Show us your Mercedes!

Show us your Mercedes!

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vinopete

931 posts

197 months

Thursday 20th July 2017
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daveenty said:
Just bought today: -

Looks nice. You still got the E63 beast? I miss my C63

daveenty

2,357 posts

209 months

Thursday 20th July 2017
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vinopete said:
Looks nice. You still got the E63 beast? I miss my C63
Thanks. smile

Yeah, E63 still here but seriously considering selling both it and the Range Rover to consolidate with something like a ML or GLE63 at the moment as I'm running out of parking spaces. frown

vinopete

931 posts

197 months

Thursday 20th July 2017
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daveenty said:
Thanks. smile

Yeah, E63 still here but seriously considering selling both it and the Range Rover to consolidate with something like a ML or GLE63 at the moment as I'm running out of parking spaces. frown
I think you'd soon get bored with those. I'm selling the 911, want back into an AMG just not sure which one. Not a fan of the new 63.

Slarty Bartfast

251 posts

209 months

Thursday 20th July 2017
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That looks FAB... Back in the 90s, all my mates dreamed of getting a Sierra Cosworth, I wanted the 190E Cosworth. That looks mint!

daveenty said:
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Tresco

516 posts

156 months

Sunday 23rd July 2017
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Yes I know it probably qualifies for the bad parking thread!

f1ten

2,161 posts

152 months

Monday 24th July 2017
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Edition 1 - Very Nice!

biggsjfp

20 posts

97 months

Sunday 30th July 2017
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My SL350 at Silverstone Classic at yesterday

CharlesdeGaulle

26,089 posts

179 months

Sunday 30th July 2017
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I was at the Classic too. If you were parked on the MB Club stand we'd have been close.


biggsjfp

20 posts

97 months

Monday 31st July 2017
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
I was at the Classic too. If you were parked on the MB Club stand we'd have been close.

Yep, I was on the MB stand in the front row, got there early as I had to leave by lunchtime for a 70th birthday bash. What did you think of the event overall? I thought it was less attended than previous years and that the format needs a bit of updating!

CharlesdeGaulle

26,089 posts

179 months

Monday 31st July 2017
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biggsjfp said:
Yep, I was on the MB stand in the front row, got there early as I had to leave by lunchtime for a 70th birthday bash. What did you think of the event overall? I thought it was less attended than previous years and that the format needs a bit of updating!
I'd agree that it felt like numbers were lower although I guess the weather didn't help. The MB stand wasn't well-placed I don't think, and it would be better over the bridge closer to the Village Green area.

I enjoyed it overall, but I agree that it's beginning to feel a little stale.

Plinth

713 posts

87 months

Friday 11th August 2017
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Recently purchased my first Mercedes – also the first Mercedes I have ever driven.
It came from a friend who just happened to be selling it at the time I was looking for a convertible/rag top/roadster.
I know almost nothing about the marque (and even less about the SLK…) but I think it is very, very cute.
V6 engine (sounds like the Scimitar GTE I had years ago) and a slick automatic gearbox.
For a 17 year-old motor it is in very presentable condition (it’s the youngest car I own).


CharlesdeGaulle

26,089 posts

179 months

Friday 11th August 2017
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I hope you enjoy that Plinth. I've never driven an SLK but I understand they're decent little things.

Plinth

713 posts

87 months

Friday 11th August 2017
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
I hope you enjoy that Plinth. I've never driven an SLK but I understand they're decent little things.
Thanks, CdG, really enjoying my first venture into the world of Mercedes.
(Should have done it years ago!)
The SLK is an appealing package – compact dimensions (I am crap at parking), clever folding roof and enough zip when you need to overtake.
Ok, it’s not a “roughty-toughty, billy big balls, powerfully built and dominating” sportscar.
Indeed, my gender was questioned in another thread…but hey, I am in touch with my feminine side!
The only worrying aspect is that my interest in MB products has been sparked – I may end up having to follow chaps like yourself and 0a into the world of the classic Mercedes…must get more parking space…

CharlesdeGaulle

26,089 posts

179 months

Friday 11th August 2017
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Plinth said:
The only worrying aspect is that my interest in MB products has been sparked – I may end up having to follow chaps like yourself and 0a into the world of the classic Mercedes…must get more parking space…
It's a slippery slope; there is no escape!

turbobloke

103,742 posts

259 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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yme402

374 posts

101 months

Sunday 20th August 2017
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SailingTom

55 posts

98 months

Sunday 20th August 2017
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Just bought this a bit of a project, all works and is completely rust free/ low mileage but unfortunately would nearly qualify for the badly modified car thread! its complete with amg badges and drl's but luckily allways fully serviced and well maintained. Just lacking in taste!
Definitely a great base vehicle though so will be put completely back to original as its a 93 300.
Should look great once again





guyvert1

1,817 posts

241 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Denis O

2,141 posts

242 months

Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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My latest:


0a

23,879 posts

193 months

Monday 28th August 2017
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SailingTom said:
Just bought this a bit of a project, all works and is completely rust free/ low mileage but unfortunately would nearly qualify for the badly modified car thread! its complete with amg badges and drl's but luckily allways fully serviced and well maintained. Just lacking in taste!
Definitely a great base vehicle though so will be put completely back to original as its a 93 300.
Should look great once again




Doesn't look like it will be too hard to get back to looking civilised once again. That will be a great colour to clay bar and polish up again, all the solid merc colours of that era are.

I think these should have proper ambers on a K plate? My 1991 model looks so much better with them. Flog the wheels and replace with some nice original SL ones and you could make a profit.

Do start a reader ride thread and post lots of photos of your progress!