My new W212 E63 - ex Mercedes press car

[RedSpecial]

Saturday is bath day!

 

[Spider10]

Ive just had 1 pass me on the M62 black with private plate looked very nice

 

[RedSpecial]

When the car is nice and clean the weather always seems to take a turn for the worse! It‘s winter so not a surprise but I’d love to keep it looking this sharp every day:

 

[RedSpecial]

In its natural habitat:

Starting to look at things for a service in the next month or so. Looking at the service records it’s been a while since the LSD oil was changed so likely worth doing that. Brake fluid was done very recently when the new discs and pads were fitted so I think fresh oil, filter, air filter and cabin filters will be all that’s required. I cleaned and lubed the pano roof myself so it’s running beautifully.

Happy to hear any thoughts on preventative maintenance items or otherwise?

 

[Rich764089]

How long's a while? Is it 3 years or 30k on the factory fit LSD?

You didn't mention gearbox fluid change...def worth sticking to recommended period for that as a minimum standard. Not uncommon to get minor issues otherwise.

 

[RedSpecial]

How long's a while? Is it 3 years or 30k on the factory fit LSD?

You didn't mention gearbox fluid change...def worth sticking to recommended period for that as a minimum standard. Not uncommon to get minor issues otherwise.

Thanks Rich,

Last LSD service was about 30k miles ago but that was nearly 5 years ago.

Whats the schedule for the gearbox? I see it was last done about 2 years / 10k miles ago. Does it need flushed through or simply a change of fluid and filter?

 

[Rich764089]

Thanks Rich,

Last LSD service was about 30k miles ago but that was nearly 5 years ago.

Whats the schedule for the gearbox? I see it was last done about 2 years / 10k miles ago. Does it need flushed through or simply a change of fluid and filter?

I think MB say one change 31k or 3 years for the gearbox in the service manual, but consensus is EVERY 3 years/31k. I'm no expert, but I think most just change fluid and filter.

 

[RedSpecial]

I think MB say one change 31k or 3 years for the gearbox in the service manual, but consensus is EVERY 3 years/31k. I'm no expert, but I think most just change fluid and filter.

Spot on. Thanks for the pointers

 

[RedSpecial]

Had a day of detailing planned but the weather turned particularly nasty so that will have to wait just a little longer:



I did however get round to fitting my new boot net which was postponed whilst I got hold of one of the clips in the boot which had expired. Behold a £10 piece of plastic!





Finally, got some new centre caps in grey to complement the wheels. The originals were looking worse for wear but can’t decide if I prefer the new colour? Looks a lot fresher at least:





Private Lounge decal too, why not:

 

[BJC]

What are the yellow plastic bits for?

p.s. your car looks superb!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

What are the yellow plastic bits for?

p.s. your car looks superb!

So the hose doesn’t get wedged beneath the wheel.

 

[BJC]

So the hose doesn’t get wedged beneath the wheel.

Ah, thanks. That annoys me to, so I position my buckets around each corner of the car.

 

[RedSpecial]

Ah, thanks. That annoys me to, so I position my buckets around each corner of the car.

Yes, these are branded WheelGuardz - one of those little gadgets that just neatly solves a problem.

Thanks for the kind comments on the car.

 

[RedSpecial]

Booked in at the specialist next month for the LSD fluid change, new filters and MOT. I obviously had a senior moment when I previously said I’d get the oil changed as it had an ‘A’ service as part of the deal when I bought the car. Doh!

Even walking away from this car in the dark I can’t resist a little second look back at it:

 

[TeddyRuxpin]

Long shot but do you want to swap it for a 59 plate 3-litre diesel? I will also buy you coffee and one (1) small snack while we sort the relevant paperwork

 

[HB]

That is one fabulous machine. Miss ours dearly.

 

[RedSpecial]

Long shot but do you want to swap it for a 59 plate 3-litre diesel? I will also buy you coffee and one (1) small snack while we sort the relevant paperwork

It’s a thanks but no thanks I’m afraid.

 

[HB]

Long shot but do you want to swap it for a 59 plate 3-litre diesel? I will also buy you coffee and one (1) small snack while we sort the relevant paperwork

Teddy, having had both cars together on the drive together for 3 years, the 350cdi is a seriously hard car to beat. Leagues ahead of 5 Series and A6 equivalents in terms of sheer refinement. Going from the 63 to the 350 in the same day, never ever did I feel short changed in it. Still have the 350 today and it’s coming on 10 years old.

 

[RedSpecial]

Teddy, having had both cars together on the drive together for 3 years, the 350cdi is a seriously hard car to beat. Leagues ahead of 5 Series and A6 equivalents in terms of sheer refinement. Going from the 63 to the 350 in the same day, never ever did I feel short changed in it. Still have the 350 today and it’s coming on 10 years old.

That’s an interesting take and you’re obviously well placed to draw comparison. It sounds like an impressive accolade for the oil burner if I’m honest. Probably a useful combination to have at your disposal but I’d always pick the E63 if there was a choice and mileage/fuel wasn’t an issue.

 

[HB]

That’s an interesting take and you’re obviously well placed to draw comparison. It sounds like an impressive accolade for the oil burner if I’m honest. Probably a useful combination to have at your disposal but I’d always pick the E63 if there was a choice and mileage/fuel wasn’t an issue.

You would never know it was a diesel. It’s very quiet and refined. Mileage and fuel never crossed my mind with the 63, did over 40k in 3 years with it. Don’t mention fuel and V8 AMG in the same sentence