Goodbye Benz

Neil H

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Well after a mere 7 years and 3 very lovely MB's, my ownership is coming to an end. The CLS400 'Malcolm spec' is being returned next week to be replaced by a British built car (afraid it's a Brexit thing), I'm taking delivery of a new RRS Autobiography this morning.

I think I have covered around 180,000 trouble free miles, no breakdowns and no bad back - the cars have come damned close to the Volvo for seat comfort and the driving experience has been great.

I'll miss this forum, despite being a occasional / sporadic visitor, the selfless help and advice always offered sets it apart. I'm saddened that M is no longer here and feel almost ashamed that I missed learning of his passing until so recently.

Given I won't be needing the MB accessories any more, should anybody want any of the following for their personal use, please let me know and I'll gladly pass them on in return for a small donation to a charity of your choice (no limit, just do something small and meaningful). I travel the country so can maybe drop off to you or you are welcome to collect from My house in the North West.
* 4 x 18" AMG type alloys with Vredistein winter tyres. CLS size and spec. They have been amazing and from memory have 6-8mm on the tread.
* set of Mercedes roof bars for a CLS. I think they fit both the current and pre facelift vehicle. Pretty neat- from memory I've used them once so what a waste that was!
* black AMG floor mats for CLS. My car is going back with the new ones that I popped into the loft when it arrived. If anyone is short of a set of black ones, they are used but in pretty good nick..

So anyway- thanks for the help and friendship along the way, perhaps I'll be back again in future.

All the best to MB club members.

Neil
 

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Sorry that you're leaving Neil. Always a shame to lose a member.

I'll have first dibs on the wheels if I may?
 
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Neil H

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Sorry that you're leaving Neil. Always a shame to lose a member.

I'll have first dibs on the wheels if I may?
Craig
Sure, no problem. I'll DM you my details.
 

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There is a new member seeking roof bars. Thread further down, maybe he will see this.
 

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I remember when you got it, absolutely stunning example of a CLS.

Enjoy the RRS, they are superb cars
 

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They are very generous offers, you restore faith in human nature.

Enjoy the Range Rover and hope we'll see you soon.
 

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Enjoy the Range Rover and hope we'll see you soon.

Ah a range rover, saved me the embarrassment of asking what a RRS Autobiography was !!!!
 

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Ah a range rover, saved me the embarrassment of asking what a RRS Autobiography was !!!!
Top of the range Range Rover with customised options.

I hope your Range Rover is as reliable as your MB was (but be prepared for it not to be!).
My other half will be happy - she's a JLR employee :)
 

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They are very generous offers, you restore faith in human nature.

Enjoy the Range Rover and hope we'll see you soon.

Perhaps that is Malcolm's legacy to us all :):)
 

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Craiglxviii

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Ah a range rover, saved me the embarrassment of asking what a RRS Autobiography was !!!!

(I thought it was a Rolls Royce!)
 

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Neil is a generous man!
Sorry to see you 'go' but pop in from time to time, we're still a friendly bunch!
 

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Sorry that you're leaving Neil. Always a shame to lose a member.

I'll have first dibs on the wheels if I may?
The Vredesteins are superb winter tyres Craig- just about to order mine
 

Craiglxviii

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The Vredesteins are superb winter tyres Craig- just about to order mine

I've heard good things, I'm hoping the offsets will allow fitting to the 215.
 

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I've heard good things, I'm hoping the offsets will allow fitting to the 215.
Your wheels are ET45, those will probably be around ET35 so will move 1/2" or so closer to the outside. Also remember to allow 1/2 of any additional width.
At least the bolt size is the same!
 

Craiglxviii

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Your wheels are ET45, those will probably be around ET35 so will move 1/2" or so closer to the outside. Also remember to allow 1/2 of any additional width.
At least the bolt size is the same!

Ah but the wheels I already have are ET38 I think, so not much different to now.

Might even be able to use the current bolts!
 

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