Sensible unicorn 2008 W251 R500L Sport
Discussion
I've love to say "It'll be really nice to enjoy it once it's all sorted" but my late 00s Mercedes-Benz experience tells me it will never, ever be sorted and it will just be one thing after another after another until you actively despise the car and every journey has a low level of stress about "will I be able to complete it without an issue" or "will I be able to complete it at all".
Just to bring some cheer into the thread, you understand
Just to bring some cheer into the thread, you understand
Stop this silliness, we all know that I love it.
Speaking of which, my indy called me and is aiming to replace the air con compressor which he says is failing. If he can't replace it, he'll bypass it with a belt in order to get me on the road.
The ABS/EPS issue is a wheel sensor that can be driven as is, but will also be replaced, time permitting.
Hopefully, I'll have a vehicle to collect tomorrow AM and then straight down to Portsmouth!
Have today secured RAC cover for everything bar misfueling, just because of GoL. I preferred Stickleback personally, but then again, they don't make them like they used to!
Speaking of which, my indy called me and is aiming to replace the air con compressor which he says is failing. If he can't replace it, he'll bypass it with a belt in order to get me on the road.
The ABS/EPS issue is a wheel sensor that can be driven as is, but will also be replaced, time permitting.
Hopefully, I'll have a vehicle to collect tomorrow AM and then straight down to Portsmouth!
Have today secured RAC cover for everything bar misfueling, just because of GoL. I preferred Stickleback personally, but then again, they don't make them like they used to!
If you need a workshop whilst down there, PCS are highly recommended for Merc > https://www.prestigecarservice.co.uk/services
113A London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BJ
113A London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BJ
Regbuser said:
If you need a workshop whilst down there, PCS are highly recommended for Merc > https://www.prestigecarservice.co.uk/services
113A London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BJ
I’ve been sorely tempted over the years, as they have a good reputation, but the convenience of my local indy outweighs the potential benefits and labour cost saving. 113A London Road, Horndean, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 0BJ
bolidemichael said:
Curious, by ‘Vel Satis’ of MB, do you mean ugly, luxurious or misunderstood — or a combination of?
All of the above 
But I mean it as a compliment, I've always appreciated the daring choice the Vel Satis was, and I classify it together with the bold, innovative choices that e.g. Citroen used to make in the past (e.g. hydraulic suspension and brakes, the design of cars as the DS, 2CV, Ami etc, NOT their latest drivel obviously). The R class is in it self innovative to me exactly because of my last point, i.e. it brings together a number of properties that are valuable. In a way it was ahead of its time as today, the V-class has become the 'limo' of choice for the rich & famous...
bolidemichael said:
Yea, the lwb is definitely a contributor to the limo feel — it’s funny how one can sense the size and associated comfort
You’re possibly correct, I hadn’t really thought of it like that but with seven seats, MB quality and four wheel drive… it doesn’t have the Sloane Ranger feel of the FFRR though.
Best of luck for tomorrow, and for the wheels, perhaps consider the Mercury Grey that Maserati used on e.g. the GransportYou’re possibly correct, I hadn’t really thought of it like that but with seven seats, MB quality and four wheel drive… it doesn’t have the Sloane Ranger feel of the FFRR though.
(I am very biased and not even trying to hide it)
macron said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I was thinking Grand Scenic!
Oof, and I thought I was aiming below the belt!Church of Noise said:
Best of luck for tomorrow, and for the wheels, perhaps consider the Mercury Grey that Maserati used on e.g. the Gransport
(I am very biased and not even trying to hide it)
AC43 said that I should just ignore any non-silver representations, but I can’t resist. The darker alloys make the naughty tailpipes rudely protrude, and I like it. (I am very biased and not even trying to hide it)
You didn’t say anything about the reference to the E500… which one do/did you own?
E90_M3Ross said:
Stick Legs said:
Random as hell & brilliant.
Love to know who orders these things new!
Hardly anyone, that's why there's fLove to know who orders these things new!
k all of them Possibly a wealthy Catholic with lots of children.
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