WDB124066
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Apr 17, 2009
- Messages
- 6,176
- Car
- 1996 E320 Sportline Cabriolet x 2
Could you wrap over it with carbon or something yourself...Be a good weekend in the garage??
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Bit of a sweeping statement, but each to their own. I’ve got a rust-free low miler which has lived in a salt-free climate, has FSH and is immaculate, for less than the one linked to by the OP.because buying a UK model is better than buying a jap import. less hassle.
Not a sweeping statement at all. it's a well known fact that buying a Japanese import gives the new owner work to do (hassle) over buying a UK market car...any car. Some enjoy the process others may not. If importing something special and unique to the UK I agree it's the only way to go, but IMHO when looking for a car that is already available in the UK going through the ICE change and number plate mounting bit's and bob's that are required on a Japanese import is not (for me) worth the hassle on a car I just want to use as an every day drive. If is to be part of a 3 or 4 car collection that is only going to be used occasionally as something special then fair enough , import. In fact a young fellow at work has told me his dad is looking at a C55 AMG saloon from Japan as we speak and has asked for my help with general info of what to look for in a C55. I can't help him on the Jap side of things, would you be able to help him if he goes ahead ? he lives in Swindon. PM me if you can help.Bit of a sweeping statement, but each to their own. I’ve got a rust-free low miler which has lived in a salt-free climate, has FSH and is immaculate, for less than the one linked to by the OP.
Well bully for me, yes. But for anyone buying an import the duties will have been paid and registration normally done, so there’s no more hassle than a UK car. Insurance for mine was identical to a UK market car. When it goes up for sale at some point, I don’t see how the buyer would be faced with any more ‘hassle’. If you’re buying a ‘fresh off the boat’ import which hasn’t been coded to UK spec, hasn’t had an MOT yet and still has jap infotainment etc then perhaps you’ve got a few bits to sort, but I’d rather put money and effort into a low mileage immaculate car with no tin worm than a well used UK car which may well need bodywork at this age.
Can't argue with that and makes total sense. I feel enlightened [emoji106]No. and your ignorance is not forgiven ....it depends on what you want, when I started looking for an AMG the only sensible option for me was the C55. Firstly because I didn't need a big car like the E55 and all the additional 'tech' bolted to it , tech that is now old but can be quite pricey and complex to fix if you are having to pay someone to do it for you, the C55 has no air suspension or SBC braking system and the same engine as the E55 sans supercharger add to that a lighter kerb weight that requires less in the way of tyres and brakes to control it and you have a 'cheap' get in to the world of V8 AMG's.
The E55 estate is a stunning car but if you don't need the space inside (and the size outside) and you want something rare buy S203 C55 AMG.
Not a sweeping statement at all. it's a well known fact that buying a Japanese import gives the new owner work to do (hassle) over buying a UK market car...any car
In fact a young fellow at work has told me his dad is looking at a C55 AMG saloon from Japan as we speak and has asked for my help with general info of what to look for in a C55. I can't help him on the Jap side of things, would you be able to help him if he goes ahead ? he lives in Swindon. PM me if you can help.
Indeed I’m near Corsham so it looks like there’s a cluster of Wiltshire based C55s...Pete, I'm sitting in the middle of Swindon as we speak. I can't help with the Japanese side but Tim isn't far away, but if they want to see a c55 (an estate granted) let me know.
The guy works for Honda in Swindon.....so my guess is he might put the purchase of a C55 on hold.Pete, I'm sitting in the middle of Swindon as we speak. I can't help with the Japanese side but Tim isn't far away, but if they want to see a c55 (an estate granted) let me know.
It's the talk of the town currently but yes I wouild imagine it may go on hold..The guy works for Honda in Swindon.....so my guess is he might put the purchase of a C55 on hold.
because buying a UK model is better than buying a jap import. less hassle.
I take your word for it, but when i searched the original brochure many of theses boxes were already 'ticked' or no cost options. Every time I look at my car I wonder why after paying £50K the first owner of my car didn't tick the Parktronic box at around £500. ? I can maybe understand sticking with the Audio 20 and not choosing Comand at around £1500.00 but omitting something that could help to prevent damaging the car at such a low cost ???? who knowsI had a C55 which had every option box ticked.
Extras were;
Comand
Parktronic
Phone pre-wire
Metallic paint
Rear air bags
Rear sun blind
Fire extinguisher
Climate control
Sunroof
Ipod interface
Linguatronic
18" AMG uprated wheels
Folding mirrors.
Piano wood trim
Heated seats
HK, memory, Cd changer and leather were standard on the C55!
Sweeping in the sense it’s only work to do or ‘hassle’ if you’re the first UK owner doing the importing, or you’re buying from a dealer who hasn’t done any of it and just slapped it on the forecourt (the latter is entirely possible, but decent outfits will have the essential stuff done).
I’m happy to give your friend some pointers if needed, I’ll PM you.
Are you selling up so soon Tim? Looks very nice.
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