mercedes e240

[chris83]

Not done a thread for years but my mate was selling this merc for £500 if I took it there and then so I payed up and left with a 52 plate slightly abused e class

I know u all like pics and i will be adding them when I work it out off my phone

Now the merc is a nice advantguarde with the optional 17inch 5 spoke and seems very low on the back for a standard car. Inside the leather is well worn think a pack of dogs have lived inside as its knackered but not ripped just worn
Its done 155000 miles and drives nice and makes a nice noise being the v6
My plan is to fix the bits of merc arch rust on the front wings and bottom of the drivers door and stainless exhaust.
I know some people will say its not retro but I feel due to the model being around from 96 u may except it

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Aug 30, 2015 20:57:21 GMT chris83 said:

I know some people will say its not retro but I feel due to the model being around from 96 u may except it

Well at least it rusts like a retro, so there's that...

[Mercdan68]

Great cars, and good ones are sought after, mines booked in to have the sides resprayed, I personally love these and the w202 models, pics please!

[chris83]

I cnt do it from my phone or my tablet will upload pics tomorrow when I'm in work.

[chris83]

Aug 31, 2015 10:15:03 GMT Mercdan68 said:

Great cars, and good ones are sought after, mines booked in to have the sides resprayed, I personally love these and the w202 models, pics please!

I was debating doing something with the paint work , its a strange colour as Mercedes say its black but it looks blue to me and everyone I ask

[chris83]

[chris83]

Quick update think I may have issues ahead either with the key or the black box as started to come up with bas , esp and abs when driving , a quick turn off and on it goes away but done it few times now.

On a different note I'm considering a different set of wheels should I go monoblock or slr style ?

Also I've just won a new steering wheel on ebay for £15 so can get rid of cover and enjoy a steering wheel that's not stripped of leather

[Mercdan68]

Replace the brake pedal switch,, this can be the source of the lights you mention, is the cruise control working??

[jeffeRS]

Monoblock all the way...

[gary1998]

bas , esp and abs had on e300 that failed test on tracking got tracked
warnings went away

[bouncer]

Sept 6, 2015 9:33:36 GMT chris83 said:

Quick update think I may have issues ahead either with the key or the black box as started to come up with bas , esp and abs when driving , a quick turn off and on it goes away but done it few times now.

On a different note I'm considering a different set of wheels should I go monoblock or slr style ?

Also I've just won a new steering wheel on ebay for £15 so can get rid of cover and enjoy a steering wheel that's not stripped of leather

Happens on the 210's when battery has been disconnected or car has a 'moment'

stationary, put keys in ignition, don't start it but turn it so all ignition etc lights on - Turn steering wheel full lock right, then full lock left then key out of ignition, start as normal.

That's the reset for it - if don't work, try two turns right and left to clear message.

[chris83]

Will give it a try, see if it works.
Also I was parked next to another one today and mine seems a lot lower, the one next to me was a classic.

[chris83]

Touch wood think the reset worked,
I've just ordered some carbon wrap
For inside as wood is looking its age