Neil H
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- Current: RRS Autobiography/F-Type R V8 AWD Previous: CLS 400 W218 / CLS 350 CDI W218 / ML350 W164
Hi all,
Picked my CLS up this morning, it had been coming up with an error message over a series of months "without changing gear, consult workshop" so I eventually took it in for a checkup. It turns out that there is a recall on CLS350 for a software mod to fix the issue but ironically mine was already booked in when the recall notice came through. If you have a similar issue, it may be worth sorting soon.
Anyway, for the second time, I was lent the C63 to ferry me around, this time due to the weather there were no fun and games, unless that it trying to drive on a motorway/river at 50 in a straight line! Two things emerged, firstly, the C63 is a hugely uneconomical and inpractical car, as a weekend toy yes, nothing more. Secondly, it was fitted with distronic, what a remarkable and lovely toy that is. I travelled my usual 35 mile commute on the M6 and M62 (for my southern chums, think M25 Heathrow at rush hour) and it genuinely reduced the stress and anxiety massively. I am definitely specifying it on my next car, its the best option I could imagine! I love it!
Picked my CLS up this morning, it had been coming up with an error message over a series of months "without changing gear, consult workshop" so I eventually took it in for a checkup. It turns out that there is a recall on CLS350 for a software mod to fix the issue but ironically mine was already booked in when the recall notice came through. If you have a similar issue, it may be worth sorting soon.
Anyway, for the second time, I was lent the C63 to ferry me around, this time due to the weather there were no fun and games, unless that it trying to drive on a motorway/river at 50 in a straight line! Two things emerged, firstly, the C63 is a hugely uneconomical and inpractical car, as a weekend toy yes, nothing more. Secondly, it was fitted with distronic, what a remarkable and lovely toy that is. I travelled my usual 35 mile commute on the M6 and M62 (for my southern chums, think M25 Heathrow at rush hour) and it genuinely reduced the stress and anxiety massively. I am definitely specifying it on my next car, its the best option I could imagine! I love it!
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