Murphyslaw
Member
- Joined
- Feb 17, 2011
- Messages
- 47
- Car
- 2002 Mercedes E270 CDI, 2010 Toyota RAV4 XTR
Hello,
Just bought my first Mercedes, moved over from BMW. Late 2002, W211 E270 CDI in Silver, Auto, Panoramic roof and all the other toys that go with it (I don't think a box was left unticked on the options list!) and I live in the Newbury/Reading area.
I bought the car with some faults known (some others not). Firstly the speedo is stuck at 20mph, but a quick search on eBay suggests they can be replaced (coding not an issue) for less than £200. Other fault is the nearside door mirror doesn't fold (probably just a lose connection - hope) and the last one being the potentially dreaded glycol issue! Didn't notice anything on the test drive but when I drove it home, the gears were very jerky through 1st to 2nd (and vice versa). There is also occasionally a droning noise when coming to a stop (not sure if related, but there is also have a humming noise around 80mph?).
BUT, I got what I believe to be a good price for the car.
So, it's lovely driving the car when moving - smooth, responsive, fantastic on fuel economy, quiet (inside the car) etc... just a shame about the other bits.
Car is booked in for a gearbox oil flush/service this Friday - worth doing or should I just go straight for the gearbox/torque converter and radiator change straight off?
Gearbox flush/service is £250 +VAT from my local independent.
Must say though, it is a completely different league to driving the BMW (I have had them for the last 10years - 330cd Convertible, 523's and 540's)! Not sure if it is because I'm getting older, but the driving style of the Mercedes is much nicer!
Nice to meet you all and hope to catch up over a beer or few next time there is a gathering.
Best,
Iain
Just bought my first Mercedes, moved over from BMW. Late 2002, W211 E270 CDI in Silver, Auto, Panoramic roof and all the other toys that go with it (I don't think a box was left unticked on the options list!) and I live in the Newbury/Reading area.
I bought the car with some faults known (some others not). Firstly the speedo is stuck at 20mph, but a quick search on eBay suggests they can be replaced (coding not an issue) for less than £200. Other fault is the nearside door mirror doesn't fold (probably just a lose connection - hope) and the last one being the potentially dreaded glycol issue! Didn't notice anything on the test drive but when I drove it home, the gears were very jerky through 1st to 2nd (and vice versa). There is also occasionally a droning noise when coming to a stop (not sure if related, but there is also have a humming noise around 80mph?).
BUT, I got what I believe to be a good price for the car.
So, it's lovely driving the car when moving - smooth, responsive, fantastic on fuel economy, quiet (inside the car) etc... just a shame about the other bits.
Car is booked in for a gearbox oil flush/service this Friday - worth doing or should I just go straight for the gearbox/torque converter and radiator change straight off?
Gearbox flush/service is £250 +VAT from my local independent.
Must say though, it is a completely different league to driving the BMW (I have had them for the last 10years - 330cd Convertible, 523's and 540's)! Not sure if it is because I'm getting older, but the driving style of the Mercedes is much nicer!
Nice to meet you all and hope to catch up over a beer or few next time there is a gathering.
Best,
Iain
