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John Tinsley

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Good evening,
I'm of that age were i have to re-apply for my licence every three years. I've always fancied a convertible, but, with wife and family, it wasn't possible. However, these days I'm alone and it occurred to me that i may lose my licence in less than a year without ever experiencing that.

So, with little summer left I swiftly acquired a CLK 240 Avangarde.(2 days) It's old (cheap), an absolute dream to drive and i turn the radio off so that i can listen to the burble coming from the rear LOL !
I have a heart condition and suspect the excitement may not be good for me, but what the hell, you only live once !! As expected for a car of this age (03) there's a few issues (rattles, CD mag not loading etc) but it's done 77000 and drives beautifully. So I'll be bombarding you with questions shortly and hope you will be both patient and helpful with me. Here's hoping for a long summer !!
Best wishes to all !!

John
 

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Welcome from another CLK240 owner........
 

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Hi John and welcome to the forum. You might as well enjoy it while you can and I hope the heart copes with the excitement!
 
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John Tinsley

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Many thanks for the replies, much appreciated. Now for the questions LOL !
 
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John Tinsley

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Just an update for you. I haven't stopped grinning (or buying fuel) since i got it LOL! I have some issues with it but so far everyone has been most helpful and sorted me out with a BMU 3000 for which i would like to thank you!
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Hi and welcome! Those 240 engines are lovely...not that I'm biased :)
 
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