Timeandleisure
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- SL500 2003 R230, E400d 4MATIC Coupe 2021
Customer Service is pretty diabolical too... seems to be just a post box now....
They are still my brand of choice as obviously the choice of the majority of us on this forum. They still give me the ‘Feel Good’ factor regardless of what other people think and I love the style of themI think they have fallen somewhat behind the pack in the marque category. Dont think a lot of the basic range are perceived as a class car any longer.
There is a certain feel to a Mercedes that I have yet to find in other vehicles. Very hard to put into words but its part of the ambience, tactile feel of controls and feeling of solidity.They are still my brand of choice as obviously the choice of the majority of us on this forum. They still give me the ‘Feel Good’ factor regardless of what other people think and I love the style of them
Depends my r230 oozed quality, and felt special. I not sure my ml250 is any better in quality than a new kia sportage., and for sure some of the interior fittings, trim are nothing like the r230.. I ok with it for what I use it for. But doubt it better than a well spec sportage or kuga.There is a certain feel to a Mercedes that I have yet to find in other vehicles. Very hard to put into words but its part of the ambience, tactile feel of controls and feeling of solidity.
Never regarded ford as a Marque ajlsl600. I'm just disillusioned with most marque brands and their ability to reach decent mileage without needing a fortune of parts, theres no more price equals quality in the sub £40K diesel vehicleSame as Ford!!!
Definitely agree quality of build, comfort and that feel are a few of the things that everyone looks for and expects in a Marque. Interior is one place Mercedes still has that quality design feelThere is a certain feel to a Mercedes that I have yet to find in other vehicles. Very hard to put into words but its part of the ambience, tactile feel of controls and feeling of solidity.
Ive always thought an old Mercedes hearse would make a great large estate car. Always surprised they didn't make an R class hearse.Honestly ?
Well, After furlough and loosing my job i got into the funeral industry ( I was very busy at the time ) Most of the cars and hearses were mercs and i loved driving them old and new.
Your not always at 5 miles an hour and we did have to get shifting to other places quite often.
Loved the feel and the drive so thought id better get one !
Well we used Colemon Milne converted ones , Huge ****** things, Surprisingly easy to drive backwards .Ive always thought an old Mercedes hearse would make a great large estate car. Always surprised they didn't make an R class hearse.
That's some history of car's to have owned ...what did you think of the Rover 75? Was a dream of mine at one time to own one.SInce passing my test in 1973, I have always had practical cars that suited my pocket rather than a wish list car. A Vauxhall Viva HB, followed by a Morris Marina Estate, A Talbot Horizon, followed by a Renault 10, then a Renault 5, a Fiat Mirafiori, then Opel Ascona, then a Vauxhall Carlton followed by a Vauxhall Carlton Diplomat, lovely car. A Rover 75 and finally a Peugeot 607 that lasted 12 years, a great car for cruising on the continent. Just part exchanged that for my current, and first Mercedes. A 2009 E250CDi Coupe. Had the car for 2 weeks and am really loving it. The ride is a bit firm with low body clearance, have to be especially careful going over sleeping Policemen where I live. Am looking forward to going on the Continent again,when permitted. Anything I need to know or be aware of?
Many thanks.
My farther had two 75’s saloon and late the estate, brilliant car with the KV6 engines, I’ve seriously thought about getting one for myself if I could find one in decent shapeThat's some history of car's to have owned ...what did you think of the Rover 75? Was a dream of mine at one time to own one.
My farther had two 75’s saloon and late the estate, brilliant car with the KV6 engines, I’ve seriously thought about getting one for myself if I could find one in decent shape
If I wasn’t about to move again then I would be very interested, maybe one day just not right now. They were wonderfully comfortable machines thoughRover 75? I think DriveTribe were selling there's in BRG after doing some work to it - not sure if they sold it before buying their current V10 M5 Estate - or whether they still have it if you are interested.
You’re not old enough yet…If I wasn’t about to move again then I would be very interested, maybe one day just not right now. They were wonderfully comfortable machines though
I started my love affair with WD40 in 1992.I've just re read my opening post in this thread and noticed I started my love affair with a W140 S500, not a W124 as posted.
After 10 pages, nobody picked me up on it either.