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KrisP said:
Thanks for the pointers on the 190 3.2 transplant. The idea quite appeals, though I do wonder what the merc manual box is like - anyone?
I might have a look into that ML55, its less than 10 miles from me, so definitely more appealing than a trek to Scotland to view a s/h car
The manuals get a bad press. Part of the problem is that the auto is so accomplished, and part of it is the tricky gate of the manual.I might have a look into that ML55, its less than 10 miles from me, so definitely more appealing than a trek to Scotland to view a s/h car
It takes a minute for me to adjust if I jump from my daily into my 190 - after that it's never an issue.
I like it. The taller gearing is appreciated on a run.
Just a word of warning on the ML55 my mate had one and the fuel consumption was worse than my V12 BMW 750 I had at the time, he would get 12-14mpg on his corss town commute and maybe 20 on a run incorporating steady and spirited driving. Interesting cars and a cracking engine but not interesting enough to justify the MPG in my mind. I'd rather have a W210 E55 AMG.
W00DY said:
That looks bloody good to me - 1 owner, green, wood, no tints and sensible wheels.This looks a lot better than most E430 estates I've seen (as far as one can tell from the rather unhelpful photos), and has certainly been well maintained by its current owner. I could even live with the wheels and the AMG badging. Currently £1,500.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E430-Elega...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-E430-Elega...
Emeye said:
Me three!
I worry an X5 of the same Vintage has a bit of a whiff about it, yet not the Merc M. Still, how does the thread rate in budget X5s, especially the V8?
We've had the odd X5, there was a great looking 4.6 a while ago. I would consider that ML if I didn't already have a big SUVI worry an X5 of the same Vintage has a bit of a whiff about it, yet not the Merc M. Still, how does the thread rate in budget X5s, especially the V8?
bmthnick1981 said:
Just a word of warning on the ML55 my mate had one and the fuel consumption was worse than my V12 BMW 750 I had at the time, he would get 12-14mpg on his corss town commute and maybe 20 on a run incorporating steady and spirited driving. Interesting cars and a cracking engine but not interesting enough to justify the MPG in my mind. I'd rather have a W210 E55 AMG.
So in other words, pretty much exactly what you expect to get from a V8 SUV? 
I wouldn't say that's poor fuel consumption
PlayersNo6 said:
That looks bloody good to me - 1 owner, green, wood, no tints and sensible wheels.
The wood inserts look ghastly though, and I usually love wood in a car. Mixed with the various plastics on the dashboard, it looks like a 90's Ikea product, before they really nailed their design.Baryonyx said:
The wood inserts look ghastly though, and I usually love wood in a car. Mixed with the various plastics on the dashboard, it looks like a 90's Ikea product, before they really nailed their design.
That exact combination I remember being hailed by several writers as the best car interior in the world. I think it still looks greatJimmy Recard said:
bmthnick1981 said:
Just a word of warning on the ML55 my mate had one and the fuel consumption was worse than my V12 BMW 750 I had at the time, he would get 12-14mpg on his corss town commute and maybe 20 on a run incorporating steady and spirited driving. Interesting cars and a cracking engine but not interesting enough to justify the MPG in my mind. I'd rather have a W210 E55 AMG.
So in other words, pretty much exactly what you expect to get from a V8 SUV? I wouldn't say that's poor fuel consumption
PlayersNo6 said:
W00DY said:
That looks bloody good to me - 1 owner, green, wood, no tints and sensible wheels.Edited by judas on Wednesday 25th November 20:01
Just bought a 2003 BMW 320i Touring unseen.
He told me over the phone it was silver and has a starting problem when cold - I wasn't really interested.
Then he told me it was a local car and same elderly owner for last 10 years.
When I asked how much, I almost fell off my chair.
£150!!
I'll see tomorrow afternoon how much of a state it is.
Could either be steal of the century or I'll be trying to get my money back in scrap next week.
He told me over the phone it was silver and has a starting problem when cold - I wasn't really interested.
Then he told me it was a local car and same elderly owner for last 10 years.
When I asked how much, I almost fell off my chair.
£150!!
I'll see tomorrow afternoon how much of a state it is.
Could either be steal of the century or I'll be trying to get my money back in scrap next week.
V12 AMG said:
Just bought a 2003 BMW 320i Touring unseen.
He told me over the phone it was silver and has a starting problem when cold - I wasn't really interested.
Then he told me it was a local car and same elderly owner for last 10 years.
When I asked how much, I almost fell off my chair.
£150!!
I'll see tomorrow afternoon how much of a state it is.
Could either be steal of the century or I'll be trying to get my money back in scrap next week.
Sounds interesting, we have a 320i and its OK really.He told me over the phone it was silver and has a starting problem when cold - I wasn't really interested.
Then he told me it was a local car and same elderly owner for last 10 years.
When I asked how much, I almost fell off my chair.
£150!!
I'll see tomorrow afternoon how much of a state it is.
Could either be steal of the century or I'll be trying to get my money back in scrap next week.
PowerslideSWE said:
I am at a car switching spree atm, looking at a particular manual gearbox 1997 D2 Audi S8, anyone here got a proper A8/S8 beard?
Wouldn't claim beardage but I but I ran one for several years and loved it.Mine was the later one with 360bhp and the standard semi-auto box with the funny gear change buttons on the steering wheel.
Sold it to a lovely young Lithuanian couple who wanted to take it on a Gum ball run
bob-lad said:
PowerslideSWE said:
I am at a car switching spree atm, looking at a particular manual gearbox 1997 D2 Audi S8, anyone here got a proper A8/S8 beard?
Wouldn't claim beardage but I but I ran one for several years and loved it.Mine was the later one with 360bhp and the standard semi-auto box with the funny gear change buttons on the steering wheel.
Sold it to a lovely young Lithuanian couple who wanted to take it on a Gum ball run
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