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SmartAmg

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Lovely Jubbly, Dave, what a
fantastic motor!! :D
 
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what a beauty, well done ! how does it sound ?

Awesome. ;)

It's the same exhaust system that my E63s had but is quieter inside due to the extra soundproofing. If you open the windows and hit the S+ button however, it turns into a bit of a yob. Basically it makes noises that are rather unbecoming of a luxury GT car. I love it. :)

It can be subtle and subdued if left in C mode but had I wanted that out of it, I'd have gone for the S560 and been civilised.
 

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Does this one have that polar bear saving eco mode Dave?
Pain the rear to keep turning that off, and it always reverting to C mode;)
 

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BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!!!!!

Congratulations again slim, epic car, health to enjoy my man.

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Absolutely gorgeous!
Well done (nearly).”
 
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Went to pick it up from the detailer today who spent a bit of time explaining what he's done to the car and why. It started with the usual washing and claying, then a full machine polish to eliminate any swirls and holograms, of which there were a few I was told. This process took nearly the whole of the first day.

After that, the coating was added, this being Gtechniq C1 Crystal Lacquer followed by EXOv4 on the top as a top glossy layer. He's also treated all the glass and interior with various other stuff. Wheels not done as yet, he needed at least an extra half day and I have a guy coming round in a few minutes to sort a bit of extra security on it, so another time for them.

The car looked absolutely stunning when I collected it, it made up for me not having a dealer handover I suppose, and I'm hoping that it will remain this way for many months to come. I will miss the detailing bit myself, especially waxing and polishing, but there's nothing much for me to do now with this level of finish. I'll still be washing it and will possibly invest in a DI vessel, although I may not need this as I do have a wash regime which involves thoroughly drying the car, initially with an airline and then a waffle weave towel.

A few pictures from when I picked it up but none when I got it back home as it got wet on the way, wants drying off and the Lexus has just died on me, possibly in a fit of jealousy. :)

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Just need this rain to stop now so I can give it a run round and put some charge in the battery. :D
 

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The car looks fabulous Dave. Hope you have many years of fun with this one.:)
 

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Beautiful.
BUT - HOLD THE FRONT PAGE - the Lexus died??? That must be a first...
 
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Beautiful.
BUT - HOLD THE FRONT PAGE - the Lexus died??? That must be a first...

Basically through neglect. Due to a mixture of illness and apathy it's not turned a wheel for a few weeks and the little battery in the boot, which keeps the computers powered up, seemed to be pretty dead (around 9v) and is throwing loads of faults.

I could have charged it and possibly got away with it for a while longer which I've done before but, as I've got a full warranty on it, it's now been transported back to Lexus, let them sort it. Incidentally, they sent an AA van at first, the drivers first words were "I'm not qualified to work on hybrids"...
 

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Looking great, can't wait to see natural light images.
 

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I wouldn't dare to use it until spring when the weather is allegedly better :rolleyes::D
 

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