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How come there’s nowhere to put your sunglasses in this thing? Sort it out Mercedes
I think you should be more focused on changing the gearbox oil before you discover the small gearbox issues are about to be a second write off lying in the drive.
’m conscious it’s a downgrade in most people’s eyes so might affect resale value.
A) You could keep the old ones and put them back on.
B) You won't do any of that anyway. Resale value is an irrelevance, you'll just run it into the floor.
Buy new wheels. Sell old wheels. You'll likely turn a profit.
I think you should be more focused on changing the gearbox oil
Odd thing to say. I can't post observations about the rest of the car until the gearbox oil is changed? Whyever not?
Stop posting on here when you should be changing your gearbox oil, you ****less loser.
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RNP - that was one of the funniest posts on here for some time, thnaks
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RNP - I'll take the V70, but the best I can offer in return is a collection of antique hammers with loose heads and a bag of worn-out imperial spanners. They might help you fix your other cars, though.
You've got to love the ensuite chemi-khazi.
Odd thing to say. I can’t post observations about the rest of the car until the gearbox oil is changed? Whyever not?
Forgive me, the ongoing saga of your automotive adventures has become my evening entertainment, just today I was thinking 'I wonder if he found a place to put his sunglasses'.
Bout a year ago I drove an Audi estate, my mechanic said I needed a belt thing in the engine, needs done very soon, drive carefully until, I promised to then immediately forgot and roasted it along the motorway, and it blew up, not like an explosion, more like a few bangs then some weird high pitched squeeky stuff, big puff of smoke then..silence, just a bit paranoid about that sort of thing, I'm sure it will be fine, just enjoy the sunglasses compartment search.
It's definitely not there.
There is however a chunky thing behind the rear view mirror that looks like it would contain camera or radar sensor for variable cruise control, which was an option on the car; and when I look in I can clearly see a camera lens. However such a feature is not available in any of the menus in the car and cruise appears to work as traditional cruise.
That chunky thing could also house sensors/camera for auto variable wipers, auto high beam control amount other things.
The area behind the rear view mirror will house the auto windscreen wiper sensor and a 2013 eclass could have auto dimming lights, plus traffic sign recognition but the radar cruise control sensors are in the bumper.
Ah yeah, auto dimming. That might explain why it looks like a cheap dashcam rather than a radar sensor.
Imperial spanners you say - hmmmm.
My collection of 1/4” Whitworths is one of my most prized possessions
Have you ever thought your car might be suffering from depression?
I think it’s picking up on your relentlessly negative attitude towards it and your overly critical condemnation of its actions when it’s simply trying its best. Deep down it knows that whatever it does will never be good enough.
In all honesty, Molls, you’re a monster
Our chunky thing with cameras by the mirror is also the anti crash while under 30mph sensor. This in Ovlov.
Molls the monster.
I've seen a few black dogs in cars but never a black car with depression.
17 or 18inch prozac
Is there a compartment for the guns -its a shooting brake after all and not an estate car.
Perhaps there would be space there for your sunnies. Since I'm sure as an urbanite you haven't any guns to carry.
Have you ever thought your car might be suffering from depression?
He'll have to call it Marvin.
I quite like it now I've figured out what was going on.
We’ll don’t tell us, tell Marvin. Then give him a hug and apologise for being so horrid.
It might be too late. You may be looking at years of therapy
I quite like it now I’ve figured out what was going on.
Did you put your sunnies in the boot?
Glad the box is working out, was driving my dad's auto Vivaro yesterday, was a lot more pleasant when put into manual mode.
The actual changes are still clunky at times but I'll get that looked at. Now I know what E mode is actually doing I understand. And also I can use the manual paddle to kick down if I want, or if I want a first gear start, without having to change modes.
I can't wait to see how long those tyres last. When they wear down I'll consider some new wheels. However I may hold onto the 19s in the belief that it might sell better with them on.
However I may hold onto the 19s in the belief that it might sell better with them on.
It will and it would sell even better with 20s.
However I may hold onto the 19s in the belief that it might sell better with them on.
It will and it would sell even better with 20s.
...and an obvious holder for sunglasses 😉 🙂
I can’t wait to see how long those tyres last.
Life's just one insane, high-octane adrenaline hit after another for you eh Molls? 😉
Just found out the wipers are automatic. Result.
But where are your sunglasses?
Don't tell me you're suffering the indignity of hooking them in the neck of your shirt when you're not wearing them?
I've been doing that when going into shops whilst wearing a mask.
In the car I've put them in the little tray in the centre console but it's a poor solution.
What sunglasses for a mercedes anyway ?
I mean iirc you need persol for your faux Italian repmobile.
What does the stylish German shooting break driver about town wear ?
https://carroar.com/best-sunglass-holders/
Or sell the car and buy one with a factory sunglass holder?
Nah BWD, mirror beads are where it's at 🙂
What sunglasses for a mercedes anyway ?
Mykita are German. That's what I wear in my Mercedes 😉
Wait, there's an optional sunglasses holder you can buy!
@molgrips I've missed a few days of this thread....
Wheels/Tyres - Stack the existing whes in wheels up in your garage/loft/shed and forget about them, Buy some 17" Euros spec E-Class wheels. Fit All-Season 245/45/17s, which will be
A)Quieter
B)Better riding
C) Square setup so can be rotated front-rear evening out wear and maximising VFM
D) actually give you a cat-in-hells chance of getting up even a dropped kerb when winter comes round (Ha, theres a topic we havent brought up yet, 1700 kilo rear drive autobox Merc in U Kslush, just you wait!).
When the time come to change again, refit the original wheels. Sell the 17's and recoup a large proportion of the cost.
Sunglass Holder/Pocket - inbetween your legs under the seats is a soft flocked opening bin
Lights - they are not just auto lights, if the camera is there it will more than likely be Merc Intelli Light System. Ensure its on in the menu, and you get swivveling dip beam, auto corner lights, auto high-beam etc
Wipers - first two clicks on the stalk are auto low sensitivity, then auto high sensitivity.
What sunglasses for a mercedes anyway ?
I mean iirc you need persol for your faux Italian repmobile.
What does the stylish German shooting break driver about town wear ?
Polizei?
D) actually give you a cat-in-hells chance of getting up even a dropped kerb when winter comes round (Ha, theres a topic we havent brought up yet, 1700 kilo rear drive autobox Merc in U Kslush, just you wait!).
Forgot about this. Both my parents AMG kitted c220 and e350 coupes were comedically bad in snow ....like not just bad Couldn't move the flat drive comically bad. The gear box just had a huff at the first sign of wheel spin and refused to do anything even when forcing a high gear start.
Coming soon - Mercedes AMG for sale for parts or repair, good clean car but doesn't have 1st or 2nd gear due to catastrophic gearbox failure, but does have many features such as a 25 quid ebay sunglasses holder, 14 sets of tyres various sizes, radio bit iffy, I'll throw in a second vehicle with no MOT due to no longer being attached to it's chassis.
Loving this thread. Seems like a more relaxed @molgrips has appeared with this new motor!
And gotta be Julbo sunglasses for the Germanic continental European look?
Edit - seems that Julbo are French not Swiss 🤷♂️
Sunglasses - must be from the Merc branded range; available at a premium price from your local dealer.
To complete the look - branded polo shirt and Petronas cap.
I just did ten or so miles of first class winding Welsh B road and now I really like the car. It was flippin glorious even with bikes on the roof and kids in the car. Not that I'd have gone that fast anyway but it was brilliant to drive.
@snotrag thanks, it is a toss-up between 18 and 17. However it is rather hard to get 17s with the right offset and width, but I found some in Germany, presumably more are available there for winter wheels.
It does have the swivelling lights, so far I've only used them on narrow lanes where they do struggle to keep up a bit!
good clean car
Nah we're holidaying with it, it's trashed already.
Does it have all wheel drive? I think that comes as an option, if not I'd skip the winter tyres and buy a jet ski, better handling in snow.
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Nah we’re holidaying with it, it’s trashed already.
Oi !!! Look after my car will you
Pretty sure the flywheel is toast.
- Shudder when start/stop operates
- Shudder or rattle when stopping from a slow crawl i.e. when parking
Noticeable vibration when driving at 70 unladen in the motorway, especially up hills
- Gearbox is still all over the place with rubbish shifting; chatted to my neighbour about it and he said his car with the same gearbox was smooth as butter. So definitely something up. This could be flywheel related or just the fluid.
Off to Mercedes tomorrow to see if I can get the security code for the online log book, and then the indie specialist on Monday. It's still under the dealer's warranty so if all goes to plan I'll get a fresh flywheel which should last me a fair few years.
Also, realised half way through our holiday that the caravan still had the old car number plate on.