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- Your Mercedes
- 2002 SL500, 216 CL500, all fully loaded
Re the STAR check I can always do this for you, I am in Daventry
As you're in the Norwich area you're in luck as probably the best indy in the country is just a 30-odd mile drive down the A140 in Stowmarket - Alex Crow (alexcrowltd.co.uk).
Alex looks after several CLs including mine, and there's nothing he doesn't know about these cars. In addition to his expertise his prices are very reasonable.
I live near Norwich too and if you'd like to have a face-to-face chat some time I would be very happy to meet.
There's a black one close by me for much less but better equipped for much less money although it's done 114k - same year
Totally agree there...Mileage doesn't mean too much on these if the servicing has been kept up...
Looks clean, very low miles. Doesn't look like it has the camera, no distronic ( don't know if that troubles you?) has keyless go....
You're right Michael sorry - I was checking the blurb on the sellers ad and they didn't mention it, which is daft as it's a good selling point, now I've looked at the pictures the front distronic solid cover is obvious to see!I think it has distronic as the front and rear look so much cleaner and aesthetically pleasing without distance sensors.
Michael
Yes so nice with no parking markers, it was the end of 2008 when I think that they came along (very few in the rain)I think it has distronic as the front and rear look so much cleaner and aesthetically pleasing without distance sensors.
Michael
I do not think these are dealer recommendations so if full MBSH they probably will not be done.
The chaps on the forum are keen on them, MB says the ABC is "sealed for life", no service recommended.
Your money, your choice.
I've not decided yet but, have not had mine done at 55k miles.
I note its got the old style wing mirrors and the unperforated leather and I agree about the ride height , looks to be sat up on the back compared to my own , I also think the ride on the 20's is very good but im used to cars with large diameter rims on
As you're in the Norwich area you're in luck as probably the best indy in the country is just a 30-odd mile drive down the A140 in Stowmarket - Alex Crow (alexcrowltd.co.uk).
Alex looks after several CLs including mine, and there's nothing he doesn't know about these cars. In addition to his expertise his prices are very reasonable.
I live near Norwich too and if you'd like to have a face-to-face chat some time I would be very happy to meet.
These have a set of faults, the first one during a settle the 4 height sensors all need lubricated. The next one to fault in the noise from the steering, easy to change about £150, I was wonder if the rear height is high as the brackets all bent.
On the 216 change the ride in 1 start the ride is too hard for my, the ride does not change, just harder so I leave in 2 all the time as most.
I think Mal is referring to the C and S settings, I do find it affects the ride.Hi Malcolm
Where is the button / switch / comand setting to change from Ride 1 to Ride 2 ?
Not seen that.
Mine has 2 height settings basically Up or Normal (down). It just seems to effect road clearance not ride harshness.
Then there is mode button M,S,C being manual or comfort or sport.
Comfort effects gearbox, starts in 2nd ? Revs drop off fast if you back off the throttle. And also the ride seems softer.
In sport the ride is harder and the gearbox holds the gears longer under throttle, and also holds the revs up if you back off the throttle so its all more responsive.
But that seems to be it on mine. Cant see a Ride type 1 or 2???
Mine is a 7Gtronic Plus with Code 809 ( apparently that is year 2009 technical modifications???) and I only have one battery. But old style mirrors and no led lighting. - are they the same ref this ride thing?
I think Mal is referring to the C and S settings, I do find it affects the ride.
On my 20" AMG's I prefer C.