Sensible family daily wagon - Mercedes Benz S211 E500
Discussion
bolidemichael said:
AC43 said:
bolidemichael said:
Very classy... not cheap, but worth it for the experience I reckon.
Overall, though, I think those wheels look classy and feel a bit special.
skullandbiscuits said:
Glad I've found and read this thread. I pick up 2004 E500 at the weekend. Can't wait for the fun and games to begin.
Hello S&B, which one have you purchased? More information definitely required.Any questions, just pop in and ask.
Michael
ETA - Here's another thread on the S211 E500
Edited by bolidemichael on Friday 24th September 16:20
So, I was experiencing an irritating 'bootlid bounce'.
But, we had a holiday upcoming as it was Easter and I took the opportunity to clean the car, which was looking fairly grubby - the previous wash for a couple of months earlier in freezing conditions.
There was a period of Saharan rain...
We were looking pretty fly afterwards:
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I'd also managed to source this nifty tool from Halfords:
It was so satisfying to be able to clean within those narrow vents. I then fitted the roof rails in preparation for our trip to da country innit.
A few days later, I recruited the assistance of Mrs Bolide and fitted the bicycles onto the racks (the ones that I'd sourced for a steal off ebay). She took a photo, I donned my favourite fluffy hat and one of us messed around with filters.
In between, Magnus went to the indy for a fettle of the bootlid. They added weights to the bootlid in an attempt to resolve the bouncing, but all the excitement seemed to have knackered the soft close, so that the bootlid wouldn't close. However, miraculously the soft close started to operate and behave itself, so we just packed the car and scarpered, daring to not open it until we reached our destination.
aaaaaaaaaand, we arrived
actually, I prefer facing the opposite direction
Ludlow is a lovely place
Whilst relaxing, I capitalised on the peace and serenity of having an enclosed gravel drive and appraised some of the interior bits that required an uplift. A rail shroud that I had somehow failed to order in my 2019 sweep up of bits and bobs:
A hook for the glove box pen holder which had snapped, irritatingly.
But, we had a holiday upcoming as it was Easter and I took the opportunity to clean the car, which was looking fairly grubby - the previous wash for a couple of months earlier in freezing conditions.
There was a period of Saharan rain...
We were looking pretty fly afterwards:
I'd also managed to source this nifty tool from Halfords:
It was so satisfying to be able to clean within those narrow vents. I then fitted the roof rails in preparation for our trip to da country innit.
A few days later, I recruited the assistance of Mrs Bolide and fitted the bicycles onto the racks (the ones that I'd sourced for a steal off ebay). She took a photo, I donned my favourite fluffy hat and one of us messed around with filters.
In between, Magnus went to the indy for a fettle of the bootlid. They added weights to the bootlid in an attempt to resolve the bouncing, but all the excitement seemed to have knackered the soft close, so that the bootlid wouldn't close. However, miraculously the soft close started to operate and behave itself, so we just packed the car and scarpered, daring to not open it until we reached our destination.
aaaaaaaaaand, we arrived
actually, I prefer facing the opposite direction
Ludlow is a lovely place
Whilst relaxing, I capitalised on the peace and serenity of having an enclosed gravel drive and appraised some of the interior bits that required an uplift. A rail shroud that I had somehow failed to order in my 2019 sweep up of bits and bobs:
A hook for the glove box pen holder which had snapped, irritatingly.
In the meantime, I had received photos from d:class, who had been refurbishing the steering wheel
and I managed to organise a scenario in which they dropped it to my detailer on their commute
who fed and protected the leather
and we were all at peace. It's nice to look back at the balmy weather of April and appreciate it -- particularly now with the balmy October weather in the SE -- I've almost forgotten the s
tshow that was the British summer.
Some snaps of Herefordshire for you
and after a blissful week, we were packed and ready to head home
Upon our return, I figured that I'd be more comfortable with a lock for the bikes and managed to locate an NLA item from an Englishman living in Florida! The cost wasn't too bad and it's the only one that I've seen on ebay since then!
and I managed to organise a scenario in which they dropped it to my detailer on their commute
who fed and protected the leather
and we were all at peace. It's nice to look back at the balmy weather of April and appreciate it -- particularly now with the balmy October weather in the SE -- I've almost forgotten the s
tshow that was the British summer.Some snaps of Herefordshire for you
and after a blissful week, we were packed and ready to head home
Upon our return, I figured that I'd be more comfortable with a lock for the bikes and managed to locate an NLA item from an Englishman living in Florida! The cost wasn't too bad and it's the only one that I've seen on ebay since then!
Magnus was booked into my indy for a few bits:
£44+VAT for changing the alloys - I'm not doing that again when I could have done it myself!
The reason for the PDC diagnosis, is that I occasionally get a flare up from the PDCs, randomly. However, as you can see from the 'Advisories', the replacement would cost me £408 as it involves removing the bumper. It isn't that big an issue to warrant that level of cost and work.
I'm certain that they did this - but off course, I couldn't be 100% certain, as the roads of Herefordshire are pretty rough (though as certain as someone as anal as I could be).
However, since I've never owned a car from new, this was the first time that I've had the opportunity to place my hands on my own new steering wheel!
£44+VAT for changing the alloys - I'm not doing that again when I could have done it myself!
The reason for the PDC diagnosis, is that I occasionally get a flare up from the PDCs, randomly. However, as you can see from the 'Advisories', the replacement would cost me £408 as it involves removing the bumper. It isn't that big an issue to warrant that level of cost and work.
I'm certain that they did this - but off course, I couldn't be 100% certain, as the roads of Herefordshire are pretty rough (though as certain as someone as anal as I could be).
However, since I've never owned a car from new, this was the first time that I've had the opportunity to place my hands on my own new steering wheel!
Edited by bolidemichael on Saturday 9th October 22:19
Agarange said:
I had the same bill for swapping wheels. Obviously I just need to buy a hydraulic jack and 120Nm torque wrench.
Keep up the good work on it. I'm glad also your into your bikes. What do you ride?
I have a new-to-me VFR1200F in red and my trusty old FZS600 Fazer. Keep up the good work on it. I'm glad also your into your bikes. What do you ride?
Edited by Agarange on Sunday 10th October 10:51
bolidemichael said:
Thanks GPM. I was thinking about your E92 thread today, when are we going to have an update?
At some point in the near future. It's in my new but dilapidated double garage at my new house, which is also dilapidated... I've bought some expensive bits for the car recently and need to crack on a bit. But the house and going to work are getting in the way! I don't think I've even touched it in a month 
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