What do you want to know?

[markjay]

You'll be telling us you like these next:

Yes, but only one is needed!

 

[markjay]

Is it really that bad....?

I like it.......

 

[Deleted member 113659]

Is it really that bad....?

I like it.......

TBH it probably looks odd because we're just not used to seeing it.

 

[Tiim533]

I just went onto mercedes.de and looked at building an E Class cabrio (which I will be ordering from "JBD" next month for a summer delivery) and I'm astounded that on that site everything is an option! You don't get the airscarf, you pay extra for a key (!), no reversing camera at all, no heated seats, no aircap, not even floormats. I was pleased though that they did include wheels, though the ones "included" are rubbish. For a similar set which comes as "standard" in the UK cost €3900 odd as they upgrade you to the AMG option, which is standard here.

They do have more choices of colours, both exterior and seats, but when you add on a selection of extras, the price goes simply berserk! The heated steering wheel isn't available in the UK, which is a little bit of a shame, but then again I doubt I'd pay €309.40 for that anyway.

It would take me ages to spec up the car, and I'd be bound to miss something. Sure, you can specify your own personal car, but for a premium.

I think MBUK have got it more or less correct. Yes, I'd like more choices of interior colours, but overall the UK way, to my mind anyway, makes sense and is better value.

 

[C240Sport97]

I really wish they would make the traditional grill and bonnet star available on an E class for the UK market

 

[Tiim533]

I really wish they would make the traditional grill and bonnet star available on an E class for the UK market

Just buy one on eBay and stick it on....
Stars Bonnet W211 W212 W213 E-Class W221 W222 S-Class W204 W205 C Class | eBay

 

[C240Sport97]

Just buy one on eBay and stick it on....
Stars Bonnet W211 W212 W213 E-Class W221 W222 S-Class W204 W205 C Class | eBay

star on bonnet without traditional slated grill is nasty

 

[Tiim533]

Well you can buy the grill as well! Some have on this forum and posted the pictures.

 

[MarkC350e]

I’ll have a look for you in the morning


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I know you're a busy guy JBD but just a little nudge - cheers

 

[JBD]

Hi JBD - so my car is somewhere near but wondered if you could help me understand how near using the VIN?

WDD2050472R368268

Any help much appreciated!

It’s at the dealership, arrived yesterday


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[Deleted member 6183]

By the time you arrive at a point in life or at a level of income at which you can afford to buy something at £75K to £100K+

Ahhh, that time of life...

 

[MarkC350e]

It’s at the dealership, arrived yesterday


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Thanks for that - something amiss as I suspected, MB said it wouldn't be in the country until Friday which is why they didn't deliver today as agreed.

 

[JBD]

Thanks for that - something amiss as I suspected, MB said it wouldn't be in the country until Friday which is why they didn't deliver today as agreed.

They do tend to under promise and over deliver. Surely it needs to go through the workshop etc first


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[MarkC350e]

They do tend to under promise and over deliver. Surely it needs to go through the workshop etc first


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Makes sense, just excited I guess!

 

[MangoMan]

2001 CLK320 with a 722.618 Transmission.

What would be a good replacement ATF other than Merc Brand please? And I understand with just a Pan Drain with Filter change you will only need about 3lts - correct?
(I plan to do about 3 of these over a 2 month period).

Thanks in advance.

 

[JBD]

2001 CLK320 with a 722.618 Transmission.

What would be a good replacement ATF other than Merc Brand please? And I understand with just a Pan Drain with Filter change you will only need about 3lts - correct?
(I plan to do about 3 of these over a 2 month period).

Thanks in advance.

Sorry, but that’s way out of my area of expertise. I have little to do with servicing


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[a111r]

J

2001 CLK320 with a 722.618 Transmission.

What would be a good replacement ATF other than Merc Brand please? And I understand with just a Pan Drain with Filter change you will only need about 3lts - correct?
(I plan to do about 3 of these over a 2 month period).

Thanks in advance.

If he knew, JBD is hardly likely to recommend other brands.
I think it's Fuchs 4143 from Opie Oils. OEM, a bit cheaper.

Why do 3 x 3L pan drains when you can do the lot in one go properly, c. 6.5L, for hardly any more effort than a single pan drain?

Undo the cooler return to bell housing union, fill sump with 3L, run till the TC pumps out the remainder, top up another 3-ish L.
See Black55's 'how to' on here.

 

[MangoMan]

J


If he knew, JBD is hardly likely to recommend other brands.
I think it's Fuchs 4143 from Opie Oils. OEM, a bit cheaper.

Why do 3 x 3L pan drains when you can do the lot in one go properly, c. 6.5L, for hardly any more effort than a single pan drain?

Undo the cooler return to bell housing union, fill sump with 3L, run till the TC pumps out the remainder, top up another 3-ish L.
See Black55's 'how to' on here.

It's not only for the reason of the lack of a Drain on the TC, but also it is a less of a shock to the transmission itself. And not only that it is far more beneficial because you clean the Pan and change the Filter 3 times.
This is according to some top Transmission specialists and is regarded as a higher quality way to do it. So that is what I have done in the past and what I plan to carry on doing.

But I thank you for the advice.

 

[brucemillar]

Definitive answer please ;^)

How many w203 C55 AMG Wagons were built in total?

How many were built for the UK?


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[Madjack]

Hi I ordered a S213 07/012/17 - when will the dealer be in a position to give me a build date?

Thanks