Newbie alert

[Paul Stephens]

Hi, I’m newly signed up,
I don’t own a merc as yet, but I am looking at getting an e class coupe or convertible (2010-2013) for my wife. Or even a c class coupe. anything I should look out for? I know nowt about cars at her than there is a hole on one side for motion lotion and 3 pedals to make it go forwards and backwards.
many advice is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Paul

 

[Wighty]

Welcome buddy , 2 pedals in MB’s

 

[Paul Stephens]

Isn’t there one for the parking brake too

 

[Wighty]

Isn’t there one for the parking brake too

Ok I’ll give you that , I was thinking you wanted a manual

 

[Wighty]

What sort of mileage , distances will the car do , Petrol or Diesel , budget ?

 

[Paul Stephens]

No, I’m after a auto. 2. Whichever
Just looking for things I should look out for - avoid etc

 

[Paul Stephens]

She won’t be doing much mileage, it’ll be more of a second car for us both, she currently has a z4 so looking for an upgrade to a 4 seater

 

[Wighty]

I only ask the petrol/diesel question because if it’s a 2 mile each way commute with a diesel with a dpf you are going to have problems .

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome

 

[A.J.]

Hi Paul, welcome to the forum

 

[sonic]

Welcome also have a look at a late CLK as well as the C & E classes.

 

[dry run]

I know I'm going to regret this, but I have an E class coupe with a 3l diesel. I only do short trips with the occasional long journey and haven't had any DPF issues - but it seems others have???

Welcome by the way

 

[Blobcat]

I know I'm going to regret this, but I have an E class coupe with a 3l diesel. I only do short trips with the occasional long journey and haven't had any DPF issues - but it seems others have???

Welcome by the way

Replace it with a V8 4.7ltr immediately!

 

[Paul Stephens]

I have a jag xf sportbrake A’s my daily drive and only do 2-3 miles a day with the occasional longer distance. So know about the pitfalls or not of short journeys with a diesel. Had no issues myself either.
Just asking what to look out for in terms of known issues to look for when considering one. wife will do same miles, we just want a 4 seater

 

[dry run]

Replace it with a V8 4.7ltr immediately!

I'm sorely tempted on a daily basis BC

 

[John Laidlaw]

Welcome

 

[Velryba]

Hello.

 

[Timeandleisure]

Isn’t there one for the parking brake too

Has anyone ever used it?

 

[davidsl500]

Welcome