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[Weds]

I've owned my current Omega Elite Estate for around 11years, thought it was time for a change, the posts on this forum have helped somewhat in making my choice so today I purchased a Mercedes E class estate.. It's a 3ltr oil burner and its pretty nippy 

I'll shortly have my Omega up for sale in a few weeks if anyone is interested..
I've enjoyed my time on this forum and don't intend to stop contributing where I can..

[Doctor Gollum]

Smart hopefully with fully electric front seats

[tunnie]

Nice choice 

E-Class is probably one of the best Estates around I think 

[Sir Tigger KC]

Looks nice! 

[2boxerdogs]

Very nice.😉

[Lizzie Zoom]

Very nice indeed

I would also take the route to an E Clas Merc if ever the Omega goes

[Weds]

Smart hopefully with fully electric front seats

Its a mix of electric and manual, I tried to find one with the memory seat option but there hard to find. Unlike the Omega elite with every option ticked there is so much in the Mercedes that are optional extras and probably expensive ones at that.

[Lizzie Zoom]

Smart hopefully with fully electric front seats

Its a mix of electric and manual, I tried to find one with the memory seat option but there hard to find. Unlike the Omega elite with every option ticked there is so much in the Mercedes that are optional extras and probably expensive ones at that.

So that is still the case then. Interesting. I had brand new company C Class Merc estate back in 1997 and I was amazed that I had to fit my own radio. No radio was supplied, although the speaker system was installed. It was like going back to my first brand new Ford Escort Mk1, when you had to fit your own radio. But then no position in the dashboard was available for one.

So pay a premium for a Merc and then have to fork more for the toys. But I would have one anyday

[Weds]

Smart hopefully with fully electric front seats

Its a mix of electric and manual, I tried to find one with the memory seat option but there hard to find. Unlike the Omega elite with every option ticked there is so much in the Mercedes that are optional extras and probably expensive ones at that.

So that is still the case then. Interesting. I had brand new company C Class Merc estate back in 1997 and I was amazed that I had to fit my own radio. No radio was supplied, although the speaker system was installed. It was like going back to my first brand new Ford Escort Mk1, when you had to fit your own radio. But then no position in the dashboard was available for one.

So pay a premium for a Merc and then have to fork more for the toys. But I would have one anyday

They don't seem to do model with all the toys already installed (unlike the Elite) I expect the price would put people off. This one has a lovey big sat nav screen with voice recognition but no reversing camera, again that would appear to be an option, you can get one fitted but there around £400.

[STEMO]

About £41000 when new, so lack of toys is......well.....fickin ridiculous.

[Weds]

Some inside pics... No gear stick is a bit strange, its all on a stalk on the steering wheel. Handbrake is foot operated, not that I use mine much..

[STEMO]

Those blue efficiency models are pretty good. Over 700 miles from a tank on a run.......according to Mercedes.

[Lizzie Zoom]

The interior looks as good as the exterior.

I am starting to drawl!

[Bigron]

Hmmm, I've heard that's what you do, often! 

Ron.

[tunnie]

Those blue efficiency models are pretty good. Over 700 miles from a tank on a run.......according to Mercedes.

Most diesels will crack that 

Done couple of 720's to fuel light on with VW, current tank was 410 to half a tank on a run up norf. Sadly now I'm back on the commute it's dropped back off.

Think if I did whole tank of motorway, could get 850 

[Doctor Gollum]

If it's the 7 speed box then will be pretty good, my 220cdi was the older 5 speed... 35 around town, 46 on a decent run  V6 diesel will drink around town but more effortless on an open road 

[YZ250]

Lovely looking motor, enjoy. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Some inside pics... No gear stick is a bit strange, its all on a stalk on the steering wheel. Handbrake is foot operated, not that I use mine much..

Yep...my CLS 500 was the same. I can't say I liked the idea but I did get used to it.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The interior looks as good as the exterior.

I am starting to drawl!

Are you from Texas, Lizzie, or do you mean drool?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Do you still own the 928, Mr Weds?

[Lizzie Zoom]

The interior looks as good as the exterior.

I am starting to drawl!

Are you from Texas, Lizzie, or do you mean drool?

  I will just agree I'm from Texas; it is far better than saying I mistyped it

[biggriffin]

Urgh, its one of them polluting diesels, about time they banned them, does it have full Europe sat nav, or just the old 1940 map which stops at Stalingrad.

No E63 at the dealers.

[Weds]

Do you still own the 928, Mr Weds?

Yes, still have my 928..

[Weds]

Urgh, its one of them polluting diesels, about time they banned them, does it have full Europe sat nav, or just the old 1940 map which stops at Stalingrad.

No E63 at the dealers.

Unfortunately a diesel, hard to find a reasonably sized petrol, the E63 is just too much but they are fun. Been driven around the track at Mercedes World at Brooklands by one of their drivers. They do go... 

[BazaJT]

A Mercedes Lizzie?Surely a lady of your quality deserves a Bentley Turbo R which iirc you were tempted by at the time you bought your Omega.Nice looking car though Mr Weds.I've been in BMW's with that stalk type gear selector.

[Steve Brookman]

Very nice indeed. I've fancied these since they came out.

What engine size is it?

Regards

Steev

[Weds]

Very nice indeed. I've fancied these since they came out.

What engine size is it?

Regards

Steev

Its an E350 3ltr Diesel around 264 BHP, never been a diesel lover but i was surprised how quiet it is, very smooth.. And quick 

[amba]

Looks good Pete. ....sad to see the estate go though

[Andy B]

Those blue efficiency models are pretty good. Over 700 miles from a tank on a run.......according to Mercedes.

Most diesels will crack that 

......

Mine does nothing like that ...... 400 at best

[Andy B]

A lovely car ..... certainly a contender as a replacement for my R Class ...... not sure they're heavy enough for my  caravan though .....
Is the interior proper leather? Or Merc's finest Artico?

[Weds]

A lovely car ..... certainly a contender as a replacement for my R Class ...... not sure they're heavy enough for my  caravan though .....
Is the interior proper leather? Or Merc's finest Artico?

I believe its Mercedes finest fake leather...  Very hard to tell them apart..

[Doctor Gollum]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

[Lazydocker]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

Most modern oil burners do now

[Doctor Gollum]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

Most modern oil burners do now

True enough, only mentioned it as Weds might not have been told

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

What does this add to the cost?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

A Mercedes Lizzie?Surely a lady of your quality deserves a Bentley Turbo R which iirc you were tempted by at the time you bought your Omega.Nice looking car though Mr Weds.I've been in BMW's with that stalk type gear selector.

Lizzie would love a Turbo R with the engine from the Mallard.

[Doctor Gollum]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

What does this add to the cost?

Good question, normally bought from garages at a reasonable price* on that car, it is within the service schedule... Which probably means £££

* reasonable price in this case is probably more than you might voluntarily pay for synthetic piss...

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

What does this add to the cost?

Good question, normally bought from garages at a reasonable price* on that car, it is within the service schedule... Which probably means £££

* reasonable price in this case is probably more than you might voluntarily pay for synthetic piss...

Surely it would be more environmentally friendly to simply piss in the tank after 8 pints of  'mindf*ucker' super strength and then drive home?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

......and cheaper.

[Weds]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

Most modern oil burners do now

True enough, only mentioned it as Weds might not have been told

No I hadn't been told, but it doesn't come as a surprise.. We used to use it in our boilers at work, we called it urea, it smelled of cows piss, lovely to work with 
I suppose Adblue has a nicer ring to it...

[Sir Tigger KC]

As Dr G said I think it gets topped up at service time.  My mate has a VW Touran and that's what happens, he also gets a free top up if required from any VW dealer. 

I'm not sure how long this arrangement lasts though.  I think he has it on a service plan. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Reminds me of 2 stroke oil I used to add  to my bikes.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

Most modern oil burners do now

True enough, only mentioned it as Weds might not have been told

No I hadn't been told, but it doesn't come as a surprise.. We used to use it in our boilers at work, we called it urea, it smelled of cows piss, lovely to work with 
I suppose Adblue has a nicer ring to it...

Why is it necessary? What is it's purpose?

[Weds]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs

Only point to mention, the diesel V6 requires adblue.

Most modern oil burners do now

True enough, only mentioned it as Weds might not have been told

No I hadn't been told, but it doesn't come as a surprise.. We used to use it in our boilers at work, we called it urea, it smelled of cows piss, lovely to work with 
I suppose Adblue has a nicer ring to it...

Why is it necessary? What is it's purpose?

It converts the harmful NOx into nitrogen and steam..

[TheBoy]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

It will need to. You know how tight Tunnie is.

[Andy B]

E Class will tow 2100 kgs
.....

As a maximum. My caravan has a gross weight of 1865 kg & don't particularly want to tow weight for weight.

[tunnie]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

It will need to. You know how tight Tunnie is.

My bluemotion TDi, does not need it. 

[Andy B]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

It will need to. You know how tight Tunnie is.

My bluemotion TDi, does not need it. 

Even without cheating ....... 

[Andy B]

A lovely car ..... certainly a contender as a replacement for my R Class ...... not sure they're heavy enough for my  caravan though .....
Is the interior proper leather? Or Merc's finest Artico?

I believe its Mercedes finest fake leather...  Very hard to tell them apart..

Give it time ...... I'm  on a phone so cant post a picture, but my seat cracked. I'll  post a picture later of the before & after

[tunnie]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

It will need to. You know how tight Tunnie is.

My bluemotion TDi, does not need it. 

Even without cheating ....... 

Well. Errrr 

[biggriffin]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

Around 70p a litre, from pumps at garages, couldn't tell you wat the 10L drums cost from garage, think they about £10.00.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I come on here to try and escape my recent Merc fixation. 
I have an ever growing urge to buy a CL500. Theres one for sale cheapish near Lazydocker country at the moment, but its been painted matt black ! 
Who the hell paints a car like that matt black ?

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

I come on here to try and escape my recent Merc fixation. 
I have an ever growing urge to buy a CL500. Theres one for sale cheapish near Lazydocker country at the moment, but its been painted matt black ! 
Who the hell paints a car like that matt black ?

Chavs on a budget.

[henryd]

I've owned my current Omega Elite Estate for around 11years, thought it was time for a change, the posts on this forum have helped somewhat in making my choice so today I purchased a Mercedes E class estate.. It's a 3ltr oil burner and its pretty nippy 

I'll shortly have my Omega up for sale in a few weeks if anyone is interested..
I've enjoyed my time on this forum and don't intend to stop contributing where I can..

Very nice,enjoy 

[Andy B]

.... but its been painted matt black ! 
Who the hell paints a car like that matt black ?

Is it paint? Or a wrap? 

[Andy B]

A lovely car ..... certainly a contender as a replacement for my R Class ...... not sure they're heavy enough for my  caravan though .....
Is the interior proper leather? Or Merc's finest Artico?

I believe its Mercedes finest fake leather...  Very hard to tell them apart..

Give it time ...... I'm  on a phone so cant post a picture, but my seat cracked. I'll  post a picture later of the before & after

£100 later .....

[Weds]

A lovely car ..... certainly a contender as a replacement for my R Class ...... not sure they're heavy enough for my  caravan though .....
Is the interior proper leather? Or Merc's finest Artico?

I believe its Mercedes finest fake leather...  Very hard to tell them apart..

Give it time ...... I'm  on a phone so cant post a picture, but my seat cracked. I'll  post a picture later of the before & after

£100 later .....

Thats a good repair..

[Andy B]

....

Thats a good repair..

I was more than pleased with it ..... & they came and removed the seat from the car, took it away & less than 24 hours later was returned to the car  You can only tell as the new vinyl is not quite as shiny

[aaronjb]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

I want to say I paid under £15 for 10L or ~2gal last time. Lasts about 7500 miles, so topping up at a service is unlikely to work for me with service intervals of ~18k

[Viral_Jim]

Adblue is around £15 a gallon.  That would last ages.

I want to say I paid under £15 for 10L or ~2gal last time. Lasts about 7500 miles, so topping up at a service is unlikely to work for me with service intervals of ~18k

Hardly breaking the bank at 0.2p/mile. My colleague gets his from Amazon at £13/10l with free delivery (on Amazon prime service).