Show us your Mercedes!

Show us your Mercedes!

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ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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The1Driver said:
Spotted the A45 on road for the first time. Was grey. Looks a lot better in the metal and boy was this thing loud whilst creeping through traffic!
Where abouts did you see it?

The1Driver

727 posts

151 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Just off of the M1 heading towards the A406 in London. This was a couple weeks back!

Was really hoping the driver would come onto the dual carriage with me.... alas..

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Was it a satin grey with aftermarket wheels?

cho

927 posts

274 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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Just read your introduction the the Golf R forum Eddie. Great way to make an entrance ;p

Think your car looks great in that colour combo but wouldn't choose it myself. Also the wing is a weird one. In one instance I don't like it but in another I think it would look strange without one! Can't really put my finger on the indecision. Congrats anyway for getting a great car. Maybe you should keep it instead of 'upgrading'

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Wednesday 13th August 2014
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cho said:
Just read your introduction the the Golf R forum Eddie. Great way to make an entrance ;p

Think your car looks great in that colour combo but wouldn't choose it myself. Also the wing is a weird one. In one instance I don't like it but in another I think it would look strange without one! Can't really put my finger on the indecision. Congrats anyway for getting a great car. Maybe you should keep it instead of 'upgrading'
The wife quite likes it so you never know......once im done with it she might take it on. Ill probably jump into a new C63 ppp when it roles out in a couple years.

The1Driver

727 posts

151 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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ecain63 said:
Was it a satin grey with aftermarket wheels?
Definitely grey... Dont think it had aftermarket wheel (sure hope it didnt). I'm almost certain it had the multi-spoke amg wheels.

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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Wasn't the noisey Rebellion A45 then.

The1Driver

727 posts

151 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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Wouldn't know. You know an owner from that area I take it?

ecain63

10,588 posts

174 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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No, but being a demo car it gets everywhere.

StephenP

1,886 posts

209 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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Davel said:
Just sold my Carrera 4 and bought this...



ML350 BlueTEC

Am I going to regret it?
Good cars and the engine is great too.

One thing to watch though - those AMG wheels can sometimes suffer from white stains/peeling on the polished front surface. Keep an eye on them and make sure you take then back to the dealer for warranty repair if you see any signs. Keep them clean and avoid acidic wheel cleaner.

Whilst I was in the dealership a couple of weeks ago, there was a guy in having all four replaced under warranty with the problem, as well as corroded MB logo centre caps. Just one to watch.

Oh, and don't let any diesel drip on the polished face of the wheel when filling up. We picked up recently a new GL350 with similar wheels and it stained the wheel within five minutes! Replaced under warranty ...

Twincharge

221 posts

177 months

Thursday 14th August 2014
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ecain63 said:

Looks lovely, I'm seriously considering one when the C63 is gone next year.

Highway Star

3,573 posts

230 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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Slyjoe said:
Cracking! smile these cant be too expensive to buy and run now?
Not unless something electrical goes wrong. See my profile for more details...

Davel

8,982 posts

257 months

Friday 15th August 2014
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StephenP said:
Good cars and the engine is great too.

One thing to watch though - those AMG wheels can sometimes suffer from white stains/peeling on the polished front surface. Keep an eye on them and make sure you take then back to the dealer for warranty repair if you see any signs. Keep them clean and avoid acidic wheel cleaner.

Whilst I was in the dealership a couple of weeks ago, there was a guy in having all four replaced under warranty with the problem, as well as corroded MB logo centre caps. Just one to watch.

Oh, and don't let any diesel drip on the polished face of the wheel when filling up. We picked up recently a new GL350 with similar wheels and it stained the wheel within five minutes! Replaced under warranty ...
Thanks for that!

It feels really wide at the moment but, I guess, I'll get used to it.

Wallows quite a bit too but the engine is great and it's a lovely place to be.

And yes I do miss the C4...

Thankyou4calling

10,595 posts

172 months

Sunday 31st August 2014
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Arrived on Friday.

Obsidian black with black leather, it had to be registered pre September to get a deal.

Not driven it yet but it looks really nice.

cookie42

263 posts

217 months

Sunday 31st August 2014
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Looks very nice. I'm picking mine up on the 24th September. White with black leather 220 , which engine is yours ?

Thankyou4calling said:


Arrived on Friday.

Obsidian black with black leather, it had to be registered pre September to get a deal.

Not driven it yet but it looks really nice.

Thankyou4calling

10,595 posts

172 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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cookie42 said:
Sounds good :-)

Mines the 220 as well.

To be honest I'm concerned it'll feel sluggish, I'm a moderately paced driver at best day to day but I do like the performance to be there just in case so we will see.

The lease deal on a 250 was quite a bit more.

I've had no options fitted but it has heated seats, Comand and all round parking sensors with a self park facility which will be interesting so I'm happy with the spec.

Thankyou4calling

10,595 posts

172 months

Monday 1st September 2014
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cookie42 said:
Sounds good :-)

Mines the 220 as well.

To be honest I'm concerned it'll feel sluggish, I'm a moderately paced driver at best day to day but I do like the performance to be there just in case so we will see.

The lease deal on a 250 was quite a bit more.

I've had no options fitted but it has heated seats, Comand and all round parking sensors with a self park facility which will be interesting so I'm happy with the spec.

chestermerc

3 posts

115 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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My E coupe, had the wheels powdercoated as i was fed up with trying to stop
The white snail trails that seems part of the curse you get with these wheels

chestermerc

3 posts

115 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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My E coupe, had the wheels powdercoated as i was fed up with trying to stop
The white snail trails that seems part of the curse you get with these wheels

ghibbett

1,900 posts

184 months

Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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My new E300 Bluetech Hybrid at the dealers: