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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #240 on: 09 October 2018, 18:34:06 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 October 2018, 17:20:10
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 October 2018, 17:16:50
Yep. 2.1. 201 bhp.

Right......so 250 stands for?

Merc makes it up as they go along. R320 & R350 are both 3.0 litre .....
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #241 on: 09 October 2018, 18:35:44 »
Quote from: tunnie on 09 October 2018, 17:53:57
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 October 2018, 17:16:50
Yep. 2.1. 201 bhp.

What age? Will you look into DIY service?

Tempted by CLS 250 in near future.

Do you both realise there's a CLS350 .....  ::) ::) ie more cylinders than doors  ;D ;D
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #242 on: 09 October 2018, 18:44:51 »
Quote from: Andy B on 09 October 2018, 18:35:44
Quote from: tunnie on 09 October 2018, 17:53:57
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 October 2018, 17:16:50
Yep. 2.1. 201 bhp.

What age? Will you look into DIY service?

Tempted by CLS 250 in near future.

Do you both realise there's a CLS350 .....  ::) ::) ie more cylinders than doors ;D ;D

Mr Tunnie is well known on this forum for his frugality.........almost of Scottish proportion. ::)

My CLS500 had twice as many cylinders as doors. :)
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #243 on: 09 October 2018, 18:53:27 »
Quote from: Jimbob on 09 October 2018, 15:54:01
E250 Amg sport estate in silver
Sat in and drove a few. Settled on this one. Pick it up next week

Sounds great Jimbob!  :y

What year? Spankers or 'Pre-owned'?  ???
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #244 on: 09 October 2018, 19:00:27 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 October 2018, 18:44:51
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My CLS500 had twice as many cylinders as doors. :)

I did have to think long & hard about not buying a R500 ...  ;D
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #245 on: 09 October 2018, 19:17:41 »
I still hanker after a CL500 or even a CL55 AMG.  8)
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #246 on: 09 October 2018, 19:22:18 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 October 2018, 19:17:41
I still hanker after a CL500 or even a CL55 AMG.  8)

Can be had quite cheaply. You could always use the 'chicken chaser' as a P/X. :)
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #247 on: 09 October 2018, 19:31:58 »
Yep, can pick up a reasonable one for under three grand now. Would have cost 75 + when new. Deffo my next car once I tire of the current Omega.  :)
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #248 on: 09 October 2018, 19:50:17 »
Quote from: Migv6 on 09 October 2018, 19:31:58
Yep, can pick up a reasonable one for under three grand now. Would have cost 75 + when new. Deffo my next car once I tire of the current Omega.  :)


Insurance shouldn't be an issue at your age unless you live in a postcode that is always on fire. The Tata only costs £300 to insure.

Of course, if it does go wrong, it won't be cheap to fix. :)

.....but then it's Germanic so will last forever without ever going wrong. ::) ::) ::) ;)
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #249 on: 09 October 2018, 19:51:41 »
Ive gone for a 2013 model with 51000 on the clock.

Hard to get the right balance of Power, Condition, Age, Mileage and economy
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #250 on: 09 October 2018, 19:55:08 »
About same age/mileage as mine...

Did 35k effortlessly in about 7 months with only discs/pads, a lower ball joint and routine servicing  :y
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #251 on: 09 October 2018, 23:16:20 »
Whats the kerb weight of the new one ?? and diseasal or real fuel ??  :)
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #252 on: 09 October 2018, 23:39:03 »
Quote from: Entwood on 09 October 2018, 23:16:20
Whats the kerb weight of the new one ?? and diseasal or real fuel ??  :)

E250 is diesel. Practically every single one is diesel bar hybrid or insane AMG full fat ones.
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #253 on: 10 October 2018, 00:33:46 »
Quote from: tunnie on 09 October 2018, 23:39:03
Quote from: Entwood on 09 October 2018, 23:16:20
Whats the kerb weight of the new one ?? and diseasal or real fuel ??  :)

E250 is diesel. Practically every single one is diesel bar hybrid or insane AMG full fat ones.

I looked briefly at a CLS350 Shooting Brake estate and it's weight plate was .....
2435 max kerb
4620 gross train
1165 max front axle
1320 max rear axle
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Re: Car shopping
« Reply #254 on: 10 October 2018, 15:15:03 »
Quote from: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 09 October 2018, 16:55:07
Quote from: Tilbo on 09 October 2018, 16:37:49
Excellent choice.😎
Yes. What does the 250 part stand for, 2.5 litre or 250 BHP? :y
I think it means it produces similar power to their old, knackered 2.5.

Bro's new S Class is a 350, but is only a 3l, and makes a miserable 260ish...
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