Phil woods
Active Member
Hi guys I've not posted for awhile on here but always read the latest posts most days anyway bought this 3 months ago and thought I'd share 2009 S500 LWB with a cracking spec night vision,rear entertainment pack ABC instead of Airmatic Pano roof 19" AMGs etc silver with black leather.
A lovely engine the 5.5 V8 and the first car I've had with flappy paddles returned an impressive 28mpg on the run back from a lovely fella in north London to the Midlands who'd owned and cared for it for 6 years bought used from Mercedes and always serviced by them and replaced with a newer version.
I've had the bumpers painted due to scuffs and one rear quarter,the AMGs although presentable benefitted from a refurb a thorough de-tar,clay bar and polish and I'm happy with the result,ordered a copy boot spoiler from China arrived in a week and came pre painted and was a perfect fit and colour match.
Mechanically it needed very little a new duo valve as was stuck on hot to rear I've just changed the pulsation damper on the ABC duo pump gave it a fluid change with new aux belt and replaced the engine and gearbox mounts,now back to its silky smoothness.Engine oil and filter and new light lenses in the mirror covers.
I find it the most relaxing car to drive I've ever owned it being particularly quiet and insulating the occupants from outside noise.massaging seats are nice the 3 TVs keep the little one amused oh did I mention it's got a fridge in the back which is easily removed to free up even more boot space.
A few of you may remember I bought a CL600 Bi-turbo almost 4 years ago now and still have it she's been a great car with an engine I don't think I will ever better but needed a 4 door with more boot space as daughter and grandkiddie moved back in with us hence the S class.
I will be advertising the CL600 on here in the next few days to gauge interest before dropping it on auto trader.
Meanwhile here's a few pics of the new ride.
A lovely engine the 5.5 V8 and the first car I've had with flappy paddles returned an impressive 28mpg on the run back from a lovely fella in north London to the Midlands who'd owned and cared for it for 6 years bought used from Mercedes and always serviced by them and replaced with a newer version.
I've had the bumpers painted due to scuffs and one rear quarter,the AMGs although presentable benefitted from a refurb a thorough de-tar,clay bar and polish and I'm happy with the result,ordered a copy boot spoiler from China arrived in a week and came pre painted and was a perfect fit and colour match.
Mechanically it needed very little a new duo valve as was stuck on hot to rear I've just changed the pulsation damper on the ABC duo pump gave it a fluid change with new aux belt and replaced the engine and gearbox mounts,now back to its silky smoothness.Engine oil and filter and new light lenses in the mirror covers.
I find it the most relaxing car to drive I've ever owned it being particularly quiet and insulating the occupants from outside noise.massaging seats are nice the 3 TVs keep the little one amused oh did I mention it's got a fridge in the back which is easily removed to free up even more boot space.
A few of you may remember I bought a CL600 Bi-turbo almost 4 years ago now and still have it she's been a great car with an engine I don't think I will ever better but needed a 4 door with more boot space as daughter and grandkiddie moved back in with us hence the S class.
I will be advertising the CL600 on here in the next few days to gauge interest before dropping it on auto trader.
Meanwhile here's a few pics of the new ride.
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