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FerdiZ28 said:
Picked this up in December.
Really like it, characterful engine and love the looks. Seems to be well screwed together and a practical estate type boot without looking like a typical box estate.
I too got one in December (the deal was good, £30k off list at 39k miles) and love it; its only the 250 but for distance duties and general family it is ideal. Really like it, characterful engine and love the looks. Seems to be well screwed together and a practical estate type boot without looking like a typical box estate.
FerdiZ28 said:
jke11y said:
I too got one in December (the deal was good, £30k off list at 39k miles) and love it; its only the 250 but for distance duties and general family it is ideal.
Im nicely impressed. Do you find the 7G a bit jerky sometimes when cold at all?jke11y said:
Yes, but in a kind of stretchy-rubber-band feeling rather than something harsh / mechanical. If that makes sense? The headlights have been the biggest winner for me, all this LED and high beam assist / corner turning lights is a world away from what I am used to in my R129. Wife drove the 129 last night and got home complaining that it was like it had no lights on compared to the CLS.
Thanks for that, that basically describes what I'm feeling. Occasionally a bit of a thud from second into first too on a fast deceleration.Just had front discs and pads replaced under warranty, cant fault the dealer (MB BIshops Stortford).
Totally concur about the lights. Couldnt work out how to put the full beams on until I noticed it did it itself! That and the self park taking me by surprise. Great cars.
Edited by FerdiZ28 on Friday 5th February 15:30
FerdiZ28 said:
Thanks for that, that basically describes what I'm feeling. Occasionally a bit of a thud from second into first too on a fast deceleration.
All the 7Gs do that - it should go away once warm. Not sure if yours is the same, but I use "C" when cold, so it doesn't use 1st gear, then switch up to "S" once warm. FerdiZ28 said:
jke11y said:
Yes, but in a kind of stretchy-rubber-band feeling rather than something harsh / mechanical. If that makes sense? The headlights have been the biggest winner for me, all this LED and high beam assist / corner turning lights is a world away from what I am used to in my R129. Wife drove the 129 last night and got home complaining that it was like it had no lights on compared to the CLS.
I have just sold my CLS 350DCi AMG after 3 years. Yes the gearbox was quite juddery in the cold morning especially over the first mile. After that and once warm it was 100%. Over 24k miles, it never got any better or worse. Lovely car and enjoyed it very much. Nice n Torquey! What mpg did you get out of it on average? No fantasy dream mpg either, real miles!
Image of my CLS and it's replacement a 13 thousand miler CL500 AMG sport line.
Edited by K2MDL on Friday 26th February 14:53
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