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Sept 27, 2015 8:41:53 GMT
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So, since finding this hallowed forum, I've been through a few cars, 1st was the mint Granada that I bought from #mercdan. Then came my cortina project that was covered in my very first build thread which I did with insiration from others that I had read. Then came my P100 which took WAY longer than I hoped but I got there eventually. Along the way, I discovered the love and appreciation for old Mercs which I had never seen before so dabbled with a mint S210 that was a total bargain! Now, here we are today, all the toys have gone and there is an empty parking space on my drive for a leisure vehicle. I don't profess to be attempting to emulate #pistonpoppers 12 cars in a year thing but like him, I have a desire to try some of the cars I never thought I would get to own. So RR'ers, today we have a little road trip into central London Town to collect the new ride.... I will take my camera and try to get a 1st fill up picture for you all.  Spot of Brekkie first I think! |
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Last Edit: Apr 20, 2018 14:36:58 GMT by SmokeEm
96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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ZXRob
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Sept 27, 2015 8:57:40 GMT
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Good luck, hope it goes well. I love a new car collection thread! Looking forward to the updates.
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Sept 27, 2015 9:16:53 GMT
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Hope the car is all you want it to be and more  Likewise I am going for a car today too |
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Sept 27, 2015 10:02:05 GMT
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Cheers Guys, this one is mechanically sound but there are a few scuffs, a little rust and the odd dent or two but that's what has made it affordable to a 45yr nobody like me. Can't wait!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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GT4ME
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Sept 27, 2015 10:58:59 GMT
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Enjoy the day.
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andy-v
Part of things
i like cookies :D
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Sept 27, 2015 11:07:14 GMT
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are you there yet |
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Sept 28, 2015 6:43:04 GMT
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1st fill up shot - £50.00 = 1/2 a tank!!!   Spotted a MINT alfasud on the M25!  Finally home on the drive - only just fit too!  |
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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ZXRob
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Sept 28, 2015 7:20:06 GMT
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Wow! That is proper luxury! What spec is it?
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Sept 28, 2015 8:12:26 GMT
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Wow! That is proper luxury! What spec is it? It's a W140 CL500 AMG spec 1998 so one of the last 5.0 V8 - Savage 130k miles, full year MOT, 18" Mono's, electric everything you can think of and lots that you wouldn't  |
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 28, 2015 8:39:16 GMT
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Ooh, very nice!
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ZXRob
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Sept 28, 2015 8:42:32 GMT
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Rad. Sounds like the ultimate motorway cruiser!
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Sept 28, 2015 8:43:15 GMT
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oh nice, super smooth 5.0 M119 engine luxury barge...
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Sept 28, 2015 8:52:40 GMT
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Superb!! I was going to buy one of these, but at the last minute I had a nostalgia moment and went for something from my back catalogue instead, and I pick it up today dammit, also from central London!! Looking at yours I wish I'd stayed on target lol. Excellent choice, I look forward to seeing where you go with this.
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Sept 28, 2015 9:04:01 GMT
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Superb!! I was going to buy one of these, but at the last minute I had a nostalgia moment and went for something from my back catalogue instead, and I pick it up today dammit, also from central London!! Looking at yours I wish I'd stayed on target lol. Excellent choice, I look forward to seeing where you go with this. It's all YOUR fault! Lol, single digit MPG, what was I thinking!  I will start a proper Members Ride thread over the weekend once I can assess whatever issues it must have. The drive home was surreal - totally silent unless you squeeze the go pedal. It's a proper license loser tht's for sure. |
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 28, 2015 9:24:33 GMT
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lol... It's funny, I've lost count of the amount of my friends wife's who've told me it's all my fault when their husbands have arrived home with something inappropriate to put on the driveway. |
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GT4ME
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Sept 28, 2015 9:44:45 GMT
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Looks great.
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Sept 28, 2015 10:14:32 GMT
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Oh yes!!! That's proper... Lucky man we need more Mercedes on this forum
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Sept 28, 2015 10:18:48 GMT
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Oh yes!!! That's proper... Lucky man we need more Mercedes on this forum Mechanically, it seems 100% Dan and the bodywork is actually better than I expected it to be. Known issues so far Scrape on NSF bumper Dent on OSF wing/bonnet N/S butler inop Other than that... oh and back me up everyone - Gonna tell the Mrs it needs a new Cat back system! Minus the silencers! Ahem |
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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Sept 28, 2015 10:35:55 GMT
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Looks excellent.
1.20 a litre for unleaded. It's only 1.09 around birmingham,
5.0 v8. Nice.
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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Sept 28, 2015 10:38:40 GMT
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Looks excellent. 1.20 a litre for unleaded. It's only 1.09 around birmingham, 5.0 v8. Nice. Can only get Tesco curse word for that sort of money down here  I only put £50 in as I think Shell/Esso U/L is about £1.12 in my town. |
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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