My "New to me" Mb

[merc85]

Well looks like the search is now off, I picked this one up in the end, I just tried to ignore it but after seeing the colour (green black) and driving it my fate was sealed lol, got small issue with the Rear ride height but other than that she seems all good.

I've given her a good exterior detail, Machine polish and Megs wax after, The previous owner had gone ott Machining it there lots of old paint burnt polish in the door shuts/panel gaps so this is going to be rectifide over the weekend.

Its a early car 11/2002 i've been underneath and all looks solid touch wood lol

Here's a couple of pics

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[Abb]

Congratulations. Am sure once you have sorted out the little 'niggles' you will be very pleased with it. What's with those wing badges BtW??

 

[Deleted member 37751]

Is that the one that was on eBay that's had loads of modifications?

 

[merc85]

Congratulations. Am sure once you have sorted out the little 'niggles' you will be very pleased with it. What's with those wing badges BtW??

Yes something i will be changing I'm very pleased with it but only driven it aprox 40 miles lol, And its loud the wife has already told me i have to push it into the garage as our Boys bedroom is directly above lol.

Secondary de-cat with X-flow, There's so much more kit than my cdi i dont know how half of it works lol.

Fsh, 107k, 12months Mot, 5 Previous owners 1 key lol But its very very straight.

Jobs Sort the suspension out, (maybe new compressor) Decent Tyres as i hate the stretch look, Wing badges, Bonnet badge, nsr arch liner, and some number plate surrounds and a dam good engine detail.

 

[merc85]

Is that the one that was on eBay that's had loads of modifications?

Yes Spx and yes again it wasn't on my radar until I found out the Previous owner works with my Cousin and was only 20 miles from me.

Mpg wise 12 around the Town, and i got 24 which i thought was excellent back from Ipswich around 20 - 25mile

 

[C36fan]

Well looks like the search is now off, I picked this one up in the end, I just tried to ignore it but after seeing the colour (green black) and driving it my fate was sealed lol, got small issue with the Rear ride height but other than that she seems all good.

I've given her a good exterior detail, Machine polish and Megs wax after, The previous owner had gone ott Machining it there lots of old paint burnt polish in the door shuts/panel gaps so this is going to be rectifide over the weekend.

Its a early car 11/2002 i've been underneath and all looks solid touch wood lol

Here's a couple of pics

Very nice mota gav I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

 

[MWCLS]

Congratulations, i'm sure you will have her up to your standard in no time.

 

[merc85]

Very nice mota gav I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

Thanks buddy, I've always wanted one ever since passing my Test, I'm going tobe spending lots of time making this as clean a example as possible lol

Glad i havent got to choose between the Wife or the Car

 

[merc85]

Congratulations, i'm sure you will have her up to your standard in no time.

Thanks Buddy, It's going tobe a long haul lol im dreading the engine bay.

 

[TripleD]

That car looks suspiciously familiar.

Congratulations looks nice

 

[merc85]

That car looks suspiciously familiar.

Congratulations looks nice

Came from Ipswich, I was totally taken by it as soon as i saw it. Looks even better in the flesh. Drives very nice and i felt instantly at home in it.

 

[gunning]

Yes something i will be changing I'm very pleased with it but only driven it aprox 40 miles lol, And its loud the wife has already told me i have to push it into the garage as our Boys bedroom is directly above lol. Secondary de-cat with X-flow, There's so much more kit than my cdi i dont know how half of it works lol. Fsh, 107k, 12months Mot, 5 Previous owners 1 key lol But its very very straight. Jobs Sort the suspension out, (maybe new compressor) Decent Tyres as i hate the stretch look, Wing badges, Bonnet badge, nsr arch liner, and some number plate surrounds and a dam good engine detail.

Are you keeping the black out chrome bits and wheels or returning to standard?

 

[HB]

Nice one GAV. Looking forward to seeing the detailing beginning.

 

[Alex]

My congratulations

 

[merc85]

Are you keeping the black out chrome bits and wheels or returning to standard?

I'm undecided at moment, The ride issue is that the nsr sits 15mm lower than ther osr, Doesn't go down over night. But it settles at a lower height depending on where its parked.

If i can put 265's on there and they dont rub i'd probably keep them. This is something im currently looking into.

 

[merc85]

Nice one GAV. Looking forward to seeing the detailing beginning.

It was clean ish when i bought it but the car was being used daily, Obviously i dont do this lol,So i have started the mamouth task of trying to get it upto a good standard. The body has zero car parking dents, and is really straight.

Arch liners are coming out soi can get in there, and the nsr one is damaged so have ordered a replacement. I will be starting a project thread to bore peeps with soon

Btw i'd just like to thank everyone who has helped me in my search,i know ive been a pain in the ..... lol But fingers crossed i think this one is a keeper

 

[TripleD]

Came from Ipswich, I was totally taken by it as soon as i saw it. Looks even better in the flesh. Drives very nice and i felt instantly at home in it.

Yeah it was Mr Palmer's car. Glad your enjoying it.

 

[merc85]

Yeah it was Mr Palmer's car. Glad your enjoying it.

Oh cool, How you do know Matt?? Yes im looking forward to doing some miles this weekend.

 

[Dogbreath]

Welcome to the E55k club Gav
Looks great

Lee

 

[TripleD]

Oh cool, How you do know Matt?? Yes im looking forward to doing some miles this weekend.

Known him for years, he had tears when the car left!

Good to see what he gets next too.