Hello from the "Sunny South Central Coast". (of England).

[RhodieBill]

Amazing, I've owned Mercs for over 15 years in this country, for 24 years all told though, and have never seen this Group/Forum before. I've been a Member of the MBClub since 2005 though, but sadly it's not the same place now.

Anyway, I'm on my 9th Merce now, a 2000 (W) w220 S500 that I recently purchased. I wasn't particularly looking for one but when I saw the Ad, I just had to have it! (I just hope it doesn't bite me).

My previous being: (In chronological order of ownership).

1) w123/200 Saloon Manual.
2) w116/350se Saloon Auto.
3) w124/300te Estate Auto
4) w126/560sel Saloon Auto
5) w124/300ce Coupe Auto
6) w124/300e-24v Saloon Auto.
7) w208/320clk Coupe Auto.
8) w208/320clk Coupe Auto.

So I'm here purely by chance as I was looking for info on w220's and this site popped up.

As stated, I haven't had her long but the only 2 things that do not seem to be working is the A/C, although all other features work as they should. Also the CD Changer has been changed for a MP40 Card Reader in the Boot. When I press CD on the Command I just get, "No CD Changer". Not too sure why it doesn't work...??? All other operation are 100%, even the Satnav!

Unfortunately one of the 3 Jets in the nearside Headlight Washer is missing so I end up with a Fountain...lol. Not sure if they are available individually...?

Anyway, I've bored you enough other than share a couple of photo's I took recently.

Thanks for having me.

Regards, Bill.

 

[Blobcat]

Hello & welcome,

Great cars W220 S500's

 

[Wighty]

Welcome to the forum buddy , nice touch by adding car pics without me asking for them . I think you will fit in nicely .

 

[Srdl]

Hi and welcome to the forum. That’s quite a car you have there. I’m sort of South Central but around 12 miles from the coast.

 

[RhodieBill]

Hi and welcome to the forum. That’s quite a car you have there. I’m sort of South Central but around 12 miles from the coast.

Thank you.... You're most kind!
Yes, I can hear ships sound off as they enter Southampton Water - not to mention the Foghorns of a foggy night!

But 12 miles in anywhere is a nice place to be!

Ciao, Bill.

 

[Srdl]

Welcome to the forum buddy , nice touch by adding car pics without me asking for them . I think you will fit in ni

Thank you.... You're most kind!
Yes, I can hear ships sound off as they enter Southampton Water - not to mention the Foghorns of a foggy night!

But 12 miles in anywhere is a nice place to be!

Ciao, Bill.

near Bishops Waltham

 

[John Laidlaw]

Wellcome Bill that is a thing of beauty !

 

[sonic]

Welcome nice pictures, like you I have also had two CKL's.
Only bought the 212 saloon as the boot is too small on the E class coupe.

 

[A.J.]

Hi Bill, welcome to the forum. I too live within the sound of the harbour fog horn, we are 500 yards off of the sea wall but up here in Suffolk. We also see the Ships entering and leaving the Harbour. MB looks lovely, you havn't got any Snow either !!

 

[McDonald]

Lovely example by the look of it, welcome.

 

[s500colin]

Hi and welcome from a fellow south coast w220 S500 owner

 

[RhodieBill]

Hi Bill, welcome to the forum. I too live within the sound of the harbour fog horn, we are 500 yards off of the sea wall but up here in Suffolk. We also see the Ships entering and leaving the Harbour. MB looks lovely, you havn't got any Snow either !!

Hi.
Many years ago I used to live sort of that way - in Thorpe-le-Soken. Went to school in Frinton. And my sister used to live in Dedham, almost Suffolk.....lol.
But I remember going to Felixstowe and Harwich with my folks on Sunday drives. Do people still do that...???
Cheers for now.

 

[RhodieBill]

Lovely example by the look of it, welcome.

Very many thanks.... Didn't look like that when I bought it that's for sure!

 

[RhodieBill]

Hi and welcome from a fellow south coast w220 S500 owner

Ah, that's nice to hear - although I've yet to see another one around where I live near Hamble.....

Be good to compare notes sometime?

 

[Cole@MBS]

Sunny south coast??? All I have seen is thick Frost the last few days!!

 

[fabes]

Them look big n wide rears to try out in tomorrows snow....
What size are they (from just up the A27)

 

[carlls]

hi and welcome

 

[SmartAmg]

Welcome Very nice motor Bill, you like Mercs
then.

 

[dry run]

Hi and welcome

 

[Wearsafoxhat]

Hi and welcome,

Lovely looking car, I shall keep an eye for you as also in earshot of the fog horns you mention.


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