C240 Driven over the Kirkstone Pass

[mercdriver]

Hi all. As has been pointed out before, forums like this naturally leave us thinking our mercs are not all they're cracked up to be. I was lucky enough to have just spent a weekend in the Lake District. Wow, what a place for driving. My car is a V6, 2.6l 2001 C240 Elegance and I thoroughly enjoyed some brisk driving. The car never murmured. It changed gear just when I thought it should, it went up hill and down dale with never a grunt or temperature fluctuation. The Kirkstone Struggle (from Ambleside to Red Screes) was a particular challenge that the car relished. The Kirkstone Pass was a delight to both drive and view. Just thought I'd mention this as I think we don't cherish our beloved mercs often enough. Mine performed admirably. I drove approx 180 miles today and was as fresh as a daisy when we got home. Big thumbs up for Mercedes.

Cheers

Mark

 

[Wezzel]

Aaah, my very favourite part of the world. I have to visit the lakes at least once every year and the driving is almost as pleasurable at the walking

 

[Blobcat]

I hope your not one of the 20 mph everywhere grockles

 

[mercdriver]

I hope your not one of the 20 mph everywhere grockles

Definately not, I believe the surrounding countryside is a joy to behold, but I didn't see much of it LOL

Mark

 

[scousetechie]

I'm glad you enjoyed the wonderfulness and beauty of the Lake District.

Why oh why oh why do they name a vehicle a C240 when it is obviously a C260??

It's just the same with this stupid C180 stuff!

 

[Blobcat]

Or a 200 when its a 1.8ltr, a 230 when its a 1.8ltr, a 320 when its a 3Ltr, a 280 when its a 3 ltr or a 600 when its a 5.5ltr etc.
At least MB give some idea of engine capacity/power very few manufactureres do.