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SpeckledJim said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
For a really REALLY good time, move your mouse quickly between the 3rd and 4th picture thumbnails.
Made me laugh anyway.
I am on the port tonight.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I'll leave the response to that to bob-lad!
Mine predate the much needed Tata investment.
Having said that, I very nearly bought one of these
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuANURnBzWQ
And probably still will. It was properly comfortable yet utterly bonkers.
r129sl said:
I am definitely not going to that auction to avoid temptation, but 'drives like a rocket ship' should just about do it for anyone that would otherwise do something foolish. Those bonnet gaps look excessive too.
r129sl said:
There's something reassuring about the dashboard having a myriad of buttons and no giant satnav / comand screenslk 32 said:
There's something reassuring about the dashboard having a myriad of buttons and no giant satnav / comand screen
I do like physical buttons over a lot of the modern stuff.I never really understood the criticism some cars got for it, I'm thinking previous generation Jaguars especially, although perhaps I'm in the minority.
People should see what a different kind of Jaguar looks like and ask if the dashes were really that crowded
I replaced the bonnet star on the A124 today; what an easy and pleasurable job that was. As a chap with, it would be fair to say, limited mechanical ability, I like simple jobs that I can do myself. Quick scan of a You Tube tutorial and all of a sudden I'm a mechanical maestro.
Collecting the pre-ordered part from my local MB Main Dealer was an experience though. 20 minute wait - in fairness I was given a coffee - in the showroom as staff rushed around looking after prospective punters and, as I saw, actual buyers, on a (week-long) Black Friday event. Black f
king Friday in a car showroom; is nothing sacred? I'm not sure if 2 grand off list is a good deal or not, but there were discounts to be had.
The new range is impressive in so many ways, but apart from a second hand AMG SLS at just under a hundred thousand, there was little there I'd ever want to spend my own money on.
Collecting the pre-ordered part from my local MB Main Dealer was an experience though. 20 minute wait - in fairness I was given a coffee - in the showroom as staff rushed around looking after prospective punters and, as I saw, actual buyers, on a (week-long) Black Friday event. Black f
king Friday in a car showroom; is nothing sacred? I'm not sure if 2 grand off list is a good deal or not, but there were discounts to be had. The new range is impressive in so many ways, but apart from a second hand AMG SLS at just under a hundred thousand, there was little there I'd ever want to spend my own money on.
MB Newcastle sell & post any parts you need via eBay.
I was well chuffed to discover this as visiting the local dealer is a scary experience due to parking nazis prowling the street. If I just need to pop in for 1 second to collect a part, it is virtually guaranteed they will be searching the depths of the computer system for a part which doesn't exist or arguing with a customer who barely speaks English. Not fun.
I was well chuffed to discover this as visiting the local dealer is a scary experience due to parking nazis prowling the street. If I just need to pop in for 1 second to collect a part, it is virtually guaranteed they will be searching the depths of the computer system for a part which doesn't exist or arguing with a customer who barely speaks English. Not fun.
Edited by SuperHangOn on Saturday 26th November 18:09
SuperHangOn said:
MB Newcastle sell & post any parts you need via eBay.
Inchcape (Oxford I think) do it too, but the problem is that postage made it more expensive and as the dealer is only a couple of miles away I thought I'd pop in. I hadn't realised that there would be a 'VIP event' on. Got the MB Club discount so cost was £28. This car might look humble but it will change your life. Vendor assures so.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C814724
Its' life-changing properties, along with a flamboyant mirror-dangly, plus the fact that it's in Bradford, makes it something of considerable desirability.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C814724
Its' life-changing properties, along with a flamboyant mirror-dangly, plus the fact that it's in Bradford, makes it something of considerable desirability.
I feel my life has been so empty.... 
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I replaced the bonnet star on the A124 today; what an easy and pleasurable job that was. As a chap with, it would be fair to say, limited mechanical ability, I like simple jobs that I can do myself. Quick scan of a You Tube tutorial and all of a sudden I'm a mechanical maestro.
Collecting the pre-ordered part from my local MB Main Dealer was an experience though. 20 minute wait - in fairness I was given a coffee - in the showroom as staff rushed around looking after prospective punters and, as I saw, actual buyers, on a (week-long) Black Friday event. Black fking Friday in a car showroom; is nothing sacred? I'm not sure if 2 grand off list is a good deal or not, but there were discounts to be had.
The new range is impressive in so many ways, but apart from a second hand AMG SLS at just under a hundred thousand, there was little there I'd ever want to spend my own money on.
There is a certain satisfaction on doing these small jobs yourself. I've yet to replace a bonnet star, many years ago some scum bag ripped one off my w124, I popped into the local main dealer to buy a replacement, only to be asked for the keys as the wanted to move the car, given a coffee then 10 mins later the keys were handed back, returned to the car to find the new bonnet star fitted. All for £15. I've used this dealer ever since. (Mercedes Benz Giffnock)Collecting the pre-ordered part from my local MB Main Dealer was an experience though. 20 minute wait - in fairness I was given a coffee - in the showroom as staff rushed around looking after prospective punters and, as I saw, actual buyers, on a (week-long) Black Friday event. Black f
king Friday in a car showroom; is nothing sacred? I'm not sure if 2 grand off list is a good deal or not, but there were discounts to be had. The new range is impressive in so many ways, but apart from a second hand AMG SLS at just under a hundred thousand, there was little there I'd ever want to spend my own money on.
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