Mercedes Benz and AMG Owners

Dr House · 22 Mar 2017 at 12:55

Im thinking about taking a look at this,

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...chad=New&sort=price-asc&model=SL CLASS&page=1

Seems like a nice car for the summer. Is the 350 any good?

TS7 · 22 Mar 2017 at 13:35

Dr House said:
Im thinking about taking a look at this,

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703193460364?radius=1500&year-from=2014&advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=cr81dd&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&sort=price-asc&model=SL CLASS&page=1

Seems like a nice car for the summer. Is the 350 any good?

To replace or in addition to the i8? If it's in addition, in what scenario would you leave the house and want to take the SL over the i8 aside from the open top factor, especially given its a 350. In isolation it's an awesome car, but in your situation seems an odd choice.

Dr House · 22 Mar 2017 at 14:33

It's iddition to the i8. That is very true. The only time I can think I would want to take it out is if I fancy some open top motoring or something a little more understated with normal doors. Having said that it's bright read

Psycho Sonny · 22 Mar 2017 at 15:08

what do you think about these 2?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=1

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&page=1

newer car with higher mileage for cheaper

or

older car with lower mileage for more

Blackhawk47 · 22 Mar 2017 at 22:38

timmeh · 23 Mar 2017 at 19:14

Random question but how can I tell if my ventilated seats are actually working? Should I be able to feel air flowing when I put my hand on the seat? I've only used them once but I couldn't tell if they were on or not and with summer coming up I'd like to make sure they're working. I've got a 2012 CLS if that makes any difference.

mjt · 23 Mar 2017 at 21:51

timmeh said:
Random question but how can I tell if my ventilated seats are actually working? Should I be able to feel air flowing when I put my hand on the seat? I've only used them once but I couldn't tell if they were on or not and with summer coming up I'd like to make sure they're working. I've got a 2012 CLS if that makes any difference.

I've only ever used BMW ventilated seats, but you'll feel a cold breeze on your arse and back fairy quickly. On the BMW, I can hear the fans and it also smells a little funky (skin and dust).

timmeh · 24 Mar 2017 at 11:57

I had a play with it last night and I can hear the fans running but can't feel any air moving.

Six6siX · 30 Mar 2017 at 09:48

Can anyone talk to me about the new A Class? It's a segment of the car market that I have literally never looked at before but looking to replace the OH car with one and they seem reasonably well built.

Look at 180 petrol engines which I belive are the Nissan made 1.6T?

Also, as if they don't come with DAB as standard :/

CaptainRAVE · 7 May 2017 at 14:48

The cleanest the AMG has been all winter at this mornings Sunday Service...

DAIR · 7 May 2017 at 18:36

Very nice. This comes with the clever and efficient little V8. Which is dirt cheap to tax iirc!

CaptainRAVE · 7 May 2017 at 18:53

DAIR said:
Very nice. This comes with the clever and efficient little V8. Which is dirt cheap to tax iirc!

Yup - £265 tax (or there abouts) for a V8

plus cylinder switch off (which didn't get any use today!).

DAIR · 7 May 2017 at 19:54

CaptainRAVE said:
Yup - £265 tax (or there abouts) for a V8 plus cylinder switch off (which didn't get any use today!).

Correct.

Was the same engine used in any of the other AMG cars?

CaptainRAVE · 7 May 2017 at 20:14

DAIR said:
Correct.

Was the same engine used in any of the other AMG cars?

The M157 was used in a good few AMGs, but mostly with turbos attached. If only they added them to the SLK too, but unfortunately it would have been faster than it's much more expensive counterparts.

floatindolphin · 7 May 2017 at 21:32

Here's my new car!

CLK 320! It's only done 56,000 miles and like brand new(well, almost), Prior to me one owner form new and he looked after it like a baby.

He had a load of extra options fitted too:

BOSE upgraded sound system, Sports Suspension, AMG Bodykit (very discrete!) and 2 tone leather. It's such a blimmin lovely car

Rear arches were sorted a few years ago so they won't rot away.

Jez · 8 May 2017 at 07:32

Very tidy for a car which is 15(!) years old

James J · 9 May 2017 at 08:32

Very tidy indeed. I was looking at similar cars recently but none where in that sort of condition.

floatindolphin · 9 May 2017 at 11:11

It's unbelievable what good condition it's in! I feel VERY lucky to have found it.

I was out washing and polishing it at 22.30 last night

It's even made driving a pleasure again. I just waft along super comfy as everyone razzes around trying to get one car length ahead.

I had the head unit replaced with a Pioneer Car play stereo, great stuff

DiscoKandy · 9 May 2017 at 11:23

Question from any W204 C class owners.

With the 'Eco' start stop feature enabled, can you hold the car on the break pedal without stopping the engine.

All other cars I've driven with start stop require you to push the brake pedal slightly harder once stationary to turn the engine off, my merc cuts the engine out with the lightest of touches of the break once stationary - really annoying if you know your only stopping for a v.brief period.

GravyMonster · 11 May 2017 at 07:32

I have a 205, but the engine cut is the same - no matter how light the brake pressure the engine will cut when you come to a complete stop.

I was hoping it would be possible to re-code the car so the start/stop is off by default, but I haven't really looked in to it yet.