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Old 04-01-08, 11:27 PM   #1
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test driving a merc c180k tomorrow, really nice motor on a 54plate with 48k on the clock, anyone know anything about these? anything to look out for? any good or not?
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Old 04-01-08, 11:38 PM   #2
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i didn't think you looked old enough to drive a mercedes






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Old 04-01-08, 11:57 PM   #3
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looked at the BMW 3 series, jag x type and merc c class, the merc seems to be the nicer car for the dosh and ive found a mint one lol, i flogged the passat to a mate at a loss of £1500 in 6 months but hey ho i didnt like it.
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Old 05-01-08, 12:07 AM   #4
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What colour is it Kwak?

And Pete says it'll be really good for mini-cabbing in
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Old 05-01-08, 12:08 AM   #5
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lissa you know what colour it is, i give you one guess.
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Old 05-01-08, 12:13 AM   #6
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lissa you know what colour it is, i give you one guess.
Kwak, you are SOOOOOOOOO predictable
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Old 05-01-08, 12:15 AM   #7
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he he he i know lets just hope i can keep it rubber side down lol
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Old 05-01-08, 09:51 AM   #8
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If it's an auto box (as a lot of them are) check for grumbles and noises as it changes, that's about the only thing that goes wrong (and only then generally at starship mileages, but it's an expensive job if it goes early).
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oh yes SHE is mine
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oh yes SHE is mine
well jack it up and get the autosol out
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