John Tinsley
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 27, 2017
- Messages
- 105
- Reaction score
- 40
- Location
- Barrowford, Lancashire
- Your Mercedes
- CLK 240 AVANTGARDE cabriolet
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
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