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My name is Tebogo Seleke from Johannesburg South Africa. I'm currently busy with my w463 restoration/upgrade. I'm looking to gain as much as I can absorb and share valuae info.
Last edited by Tebogo Seleke; 08-26-2021 at 11:31 AM.
Evening all. Thanks for a couple of posts that I have gained a little useful info from.
Gone away from 'new' cars for a while and recently got the wife a little jalopy and myself a W204, 2008 320cdi wagon for the princely sum of £3k. It's on 158k and has missed out on a little love throughout its life having no history from 120k onwards, where it had a new snail and rear subframe bushes and I feel it now deserves some more. Starting with the basics, it now has a good engine flush & set of filters for me to baseline from, new front brakes, lower arms, drop links and next week I'll tackle a gearbox service - wish me luck!
I've buffed out a few blemishes and will probably invest in a little paintless dent removal tool soon.
Just got my hands on a pair of used face-lift mirrors as both the lenses were cracked and full of condensation on mine. Simple swap out, but being mounted lower, they now catch on the window trim when folding in 🙄 - turned off the function.
4 new shoes and alignment tomorrow will leave me with just 2 more jobs that I'm aware of.... Intake pipe cracked and I think a minor boost leak from the hose as well.
I thought the purchase price was too good lol, but at least I know the old girl is now getting some love.
Hi all, my name is Ryan, and I've been the owner of a 2005 C240 4matic wagon for three years now. Hoping to learn a lot more about how to do my own work on it. 😊
My name is Bill. I’m from NJ. I’ve been lurking around here learning about SL AMG’s. I’m a former owner of a ML400 which I absolutely loved. Years ago, had a 280 SE 4.5. Now I’m in the market for a SL55 or 63. Looking forward to to learning more from this knowledgeable group.
Hey, everyone. First time MB owner. I did not intend on buying a MB. In fact, I have never been fond of MB. I started my day intending on purchasing a 2013 Jaguar XK with 48k miles. I took it for a spin and fell in love. When I returned, I noticed a black SL550 in the lot. I figured I would validate my purchase of the XK by taking the SL for a spin. Two hours later, I was the proud owner of a 2013 SL550 with only 12,200 miles..
Last edited by TopCopper1988; 08-29-2021 at 03:49 PM.
Hey, everyone. First time MB owner. I did not intend on buying a MB. In fact, I have never been fond of MB. I started my day intending on purchasing a 2013 Jaguar XK with 48k miles. I took it for a spin and fell in love. When I returned, I noticed a black SL550 in the lot. I figured I would validate my purchase of the XK by taking the SL for a spin. Two hours later, I was the proud owner of a 2013 SL550 with only 12,200 miles..
Congratulations -- enjoy! How about sharing some photos of your new ride?
Hi guys my friends call me EasyManny i love the name too, i own a 2018 e350 amg, i recently bought it around 4 months ago. I so much like the car it has always been my dream to own one and finally i did.
Hello all I'm Donovan I have been in love with Mercedes cars since a young age my dad had the 1970 280s what a great car I had a few different models over the past 20yrs but dick with one for almost 5yrs now my baby needs a bit of work now but am busy restoring she's a w124 fitted with a w123 230e engine.
Maybe there's an obvious answer, but I am not understanding what all of the 'codes' mean, like W212, W214, etc. assuming they are codes for certain models or years? Please help and thank you
Maybe there's an obvious answer, but I am not understanding what all of the 'codes' mean, like W212, W214, etc. assuming they are codes for certain models or years? Please help and thank you
Your assumption is basically correct. The code refers to platforms that share common components. Sedans are usually W, coupes and cabriolets usually C, roadsters usually R, SUVs usually X. The numbers change as new platforms are introduced. For example, if you go to Forums > Sedans you will see the common classes C, E, S broken out into the various platforms. Inside each of the platforms is a description at the top showing the model years for that platform.
New member checkin - Me and my dog Louie, in our 1994 SL 320
Hello to my fellow members & Mercedes-Benz owners! My name is Cameron Baker, i'm a new member as of today, i'm 65 years old, and i live in Las Vegas, NV. I bought my 1st Mercedes, in 2015, it's a 1994 SL320 R129 . I'm the 3rd owner, and when i bought it, it had 124,000 miles on it. Now it has 195.000 miles on it. I love my car, but it's gotten old, so now i am fixing things that were ignored by the previous owner. Since i bought my car, i have wanted to buy an authentic MB complete repair manual, the same one that Mercedes mechanics use. But they are nowhere to be found, so i am going to need help from my fellow members, to fix certain things on my car. I will be very grateful if you guys will share your wisdom with me, so i can do most of the repairs myself.
Hello fellow Mercedes people.
im not sure how to post just yet but I’m sure it will come to me.
I was wondering if there is an easy way to feed a cable from the boot charging port into the cabin of my 2005 SL r230
i hate cables all over my dash & want to charge stuff behind my seat.
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AMG GLA35 (2021) | Patagonia Red | AMG Aero, Vision & Innovation Packages | 21" AMG Matte Black Rims
So I think I joined about 4 years ago but haven't really posted, tbh, forgot this website existed LOL Not until my recent upgrade when I wanted to look for more info on the car did I come across this website again.
2017 Dec: took delivery of a CLA250 Sport 4Matic (2017) in Jupiter Red. Had it stock for about 3 months (apart from ceramic coat within first week), then made some minor mods, mainly external, then started looking into exhaust, intake, BOV. After 4 years of ownership, had a few more exhaust mods done, downpipe and tuned. Then we had a new addition to our family and within 2 months of having our baby girl, things got a little cramped in the back and had to look at upgrading. Was great timing because my finance was finishing up and had a choice to either pay remaining amount owing in a balloon payment, upgrade by selling back the car to the dealership to pay remaining finance amount, or return and walk away. I obviously chose the upgrade option with a trade-in.
Pics of the old CLA250 before I said my goodbyes and traded her in
2021 Sept: took delivery of a GLA35 (2021) in designo Patagonia Red metallic (couldn't let move on from red, and my wife also said she wanted me to get another red car) with Titan Grey Pearl / Black Lugano Leather interior.. Dropped her off to get ceramic coated on the same day I took delivery and got her back a few days ago, looking incredibly glossy and shiny! Extras/Packages: AMG Aerodynamics Package, Vision Package, Innovation Package, 21-inch AMG Multi-Spoke Matt Black Alloy Wheels. I have plans for a few mods here and there but for the timbering, it's time to break her in carefully over the next 1500km - that's going to be incredibly difficult lol.
Some pics of her during delivery and after paint correction, decontamination and protection.
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Brian here. I own an '08 CLK550 and I've been looking around to find some aftermarket performance parts, haven't had any luck. Any idea where I could find new or used performance parts? Definitely want to start with the exhaust. Any info or input is appreciated.
Brian here. I own an '08 CLK550 and I've been looking around to find some aftermarket performance parts, haven't had any luck. Any idea where I could find new or used performance parts? Definitely want to start with the exhaust. Any info or input is appreciated.
Hi Brian. Try the CLK forum where other CLK owners may be able to help you. Good luck
Hello Mercedes forum.
im very new to this site & still not sure how to post or get replies.
im sure this will change as I bought myself a SL 350 r230 to take to Spain with me.
my question is? How easy is it to run a power cable from the boot to the cabin?
what will I need to do & is it worth the hassle.
I am installing a Bluetooth speaker to the rear playing of my phone but it needs charging.
thanks in advance
lewis
Howdy y'all! M-B noob here, excited to join the community. I just picked up my first M-B, a 2003 C32 AMG with ~30k miles. Beautiful car, drives amazing, looking forward to having it in my German stable for a while.
08-26-2021, 11:28 AM
I Wasn't Expecting This
