Mercedes Benz and AMG Owners

GHazy · 5 Sep 2016 at 12:39

I currently have a CLA and now thinking of getting the C Class Coupe. The C Class does have a more expensive feel to it but I haven't driven it yet. Will look on the weekend.

Anyone got one yet that could provide any feedback?

sbk1972 · 5 Sep 2016 at 15:26

I own a 2003 ML55 AMG. Love it. 85K, 3 owners. Previous owner replaced exhaust, 20" alloys, private plate, etc. Car is in black, black windows.

I had a V8 inch, researched the Ml range and was about to go and buy a Ml63 when this popped up. Paid buttons for it. The Ml63 was 17K, this was 4K. okay it has 350bhp, the Ml63 has 500 but I saved 13K

Read so many comments about build quality worries, electric issues, problems, general mocking but I have to say its been tremendous. I had to sort a few issues that were previous owner induced, but am very impressed. Makes a lovely V8 Roar on full blast.

MPG, well have seen 5mpg, up to a dizzly 18mpg

Its my weekend giggle car so arent bothered that much. My kids love it, has DVD players in the back.

Engine wise, the 5.4 is a truly reliable lump. Other versions have a super charger and Im sniffing around having that done. Brakes are a little iffy, reckon my servo could be on the way out.

To any out there thinking of buying one, do it. Try to aim for face lift car as they look better. My truck was original 65K, so its one hell of a motor.

I use many different US forums for advice / problem resolution so there is such a wealth of information out there to fix anything.

Simon

CaptainRAVE · 30 Sep 2016 at 21:26

I so want the GT roadster. What a stunning car.

Belloni · 21 Oct 2016 at 08:27

I'm having issues with Bluetooth audio and Spotify in my C300. Music plays fine but when I go to skip a track either using the steering wheel controls or centre console, nothing happens. Then when I stop the car, turn ignition off the music continues to play through my phone which is annoying and never happened before. I've re-paired the phone to no avail, any ideas?

CaptainRAVE · 21 Oct 2016 at 08:41

What kind of phone are you using? Had no end of issues with my windows phone. All sorted since using an iPhone.

Belloni · 21 Oct 2016 at 10:22

CaptainRAVE said:
What kind of phone are you using? Had no end of issues with my windows phone. All sorted since using an iPhone.

Had issues on my Samsung s7 edge, now using a pixel xl. It worked fine previously.

mOdO · 20 Dec 2016 at 18:54

Posting on behalf of a friend who is looking for a C Class Coupe.

Had a look at a 2016 C250d AMG Line Premium for £32k.

http://www.vertumercedes-benz.com/used-car/1332140/mercedes-benz-c-class-c250d-amg-line-premium-2dr-auto-diesel-coupe/

Does that sound right? I did mention the petrol variant but there are not many around.

[TW]Fox · 20 Dec 2016 at 19:09

Seems big money and low spec?

mOdO · 20 Dec 2016 at 19:21

Fair enough, what price would you say that kind of car is worth?

muon · 1 Jan 2017 at 20:50

mOdO said:
Fair enough, what price would you say that kind of car is worth?

Given it is £34.2k brand new?

https://www.drivethedeal.com/buy-a-...r_Auto_73095.html?Capid=73095&type=discounted

kona786 · 8 Jan 2017 at 19:52

Love the 500 SEC - What a transformation!!

DiscoKandy · 13 Jan 2017 at 19:57

After some advice from some Merc owners - I've just bought a 2014 c250, the dealer made a real point of stating the car had the £2.5k Command Online option installed - other than a DVD playing feature (which seems pointless) and Sat Nav (which could have been had for £500 on its own) what are the key features of spec-ing command ? As I'm struggling to see the benefits considering the price when new, but wondering if I'm missing some key features.

kitkat9933 · 13 Jan 2017 at 23:31

DiscoKandy said:
After some advice from some Merc owners - I've just bought a 2014 c250, the dealer made a real point of stating the car had the £2.5k Command Online option installed - other than a DVD playing feature (which seems pointless) and Sat Nav (which could have been had for £500 on its own) what are the key features of spec-ing command ? As I'm struggling to see the benefits considering the price when new, but wondering if I'm missing some key features.

Is the new w205 c-class model or the last gen? As this is what I used to have and gets a larger hi-res screen, command sat nav rather than garmin, HDD rather than SD card based maps, live traffic updates, speed limit assist (can read speed signs and a few other crap things.

Daff_Duck · 14 Jan 2017 at 00:25

W204 2012 C250 Diesel previous car was Audi B7 I only have one thing I dont really like and that is the firmness of the ride it seems to pick up every nuance of roads on 17* as opposed to the Audi
Also the auto lights are pants, I only found out when took it out at night, didn't do this on test drive and you can hardly see in front of your face when on non-light roads. it would sem Osram night breakers are the preferred option, but after looking at youtube videos on how to get access to the lights in the first place I think its a bit beyond my basic skill set

It would be intesting to hear how other owners of said make feel

DiscoKandy · 14 Jan 2017 at 00:50

kitkat9933 said:
Is the new w205 c-class model or the last gen? As this is what I used to have and gets a larger hi-res screen, command sat nav rather than garmin, HDD rather than SD card based maps, live traffic updates, speed limit assist (can read speed signs and a few other crap things.

Yeah, last of the old gen w204, thanks for the response. Sounds like it's just a really good sat nav and larger screen then mostly, seems a bizarre option to spec for £2.5k over and above others on the options list...

SDK^ · 14 Jan 2017 at 08:11

Seems bizzare buying a 2014 C Class over and above a cheaper, earlier year, facelift model.

DiscoKandy · 14 Jan 2017 at 09:34

Would agree with you, set out looking for a 2011/12 car, but came across this one that met the spec I wanted, for not a lot more money

Jez · 14 Jan 2017 at 10:23

Daff_Duck said:
W204 2012 C250 Diesel previous car was Audi B7 I only have one thing I dont really like and that is the firmness of the ride it seems to pick up every nuance of roads on 17* as opposed to the Audi
Also the auto lights are pants, I only found out when took it out at night, didn't do this on test drive and you can hardly see in front of your face when on non-light roads. it would sem Osram night breakers are the preferred option, but after looking at youtube videos on how to get access to the lights in the first place I think its a bit beyond my basic skill set

It would be intesting to hear how other owners of said make feel

Re the lights, it seems a bit mad to have bought a used model with no HID headlamps? The HID auto lights are amazingly bright and responsive.

scaza · 14 Jan 2017 at 16:37

The old man's very interested in the new E63. He's not interested in the sound of 'drift mode' though. The interior in particular looks great.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...mercedes-amg-e-63-arrives-la-quickest-amg-yet

Daff_Duck · 15 Jan 2017 at 00:47

Jez said:
Re the lights, it seems a bit mad to have bought a used model with no HID headlamps? The HID auto lights are amazingly bright and responsive.

Well yes except it was summer when I took the car for test drive so never really noticed until it got darker and was on unlit roads, for someone who isnt in the know I wouldn't recognize a HID from a standard bulb

The car was the price I was willing to pay its only later I have found (not big deals as such) but disappointment when it came to the lights and the suspension, this however could be attributed to the fact its a sports edition