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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Been in for a few things after the rear suspension sensor rod packed in. Then got a wheel bearing done, a coolant hose which was on it's way out and new disks and pads on the front. That should do me for quite a while.
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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    Drove from Newcastle to Thrapston and back for a presentation - quiet and relaxing!
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    What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

    After cleaning my boot I realised the paint was seriously dirty so I bought a clay kit and used it. Then a sealant wax - 2 and a half hours later it’s not too shabby.
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    Cost of AMG ownership

    I had a CLS55 '05 and to run it was less expensive than my S350CDI - however, if the air suspension fails you will be looking at £700 a corner. Brakes are not too bad on that one. Tyres were a bit of an issue for me as the rears were wide and about £250 each, and they don't last long - 10k max...
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    M278 S500 Advice

    Well, got back from a marathon drive yesterday at about 6:30. Set off from Newcastle to Croydon yesterday at about 05:30 to pick the car up. Coming from already owning an '09 S Class I can't believe the difference. The facelift must have had some serious work on soundproofing and flex or maybe...
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    M278 S500 Advice

    Well I've seen a video on idle after start and the timing chains are very quiet, so that a good start. Paid my deposit and if all is well collect Saturday - will let you know how I get on. I bought a 2 year full warranty so should be covered if something goes wrong.
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    M278 S500 Advice

    Wow - thanks brandwooddixon - I'm getting a video done by the selling garage - I'll ask about noise on startup - what does it sound like? Can I also find out if it has had the check valves done? It's got full MB service history and is 2011 with 97k.
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    M278 S500 Advice

    Thanks guys - puts my mind at rest - M278 it is! Will let you know how I get on.
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    M278 S500 Advice

    Hi there, Long time lurker and reader. It's thanks to this forum that I got into MB ownership and I haven't regretted a minute of it. I've now had a E320CDI, CLS55 and I'm now on an S320CDI. I'm thinking of getting an S500 (back to petrol - yay) with the M278 engine. I can only afford high...

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