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Great stuff Bryce. (y)(y)(y) I still believe the Khamann Ghia is one of the most interesting designs to come out of Germany. The lines are resolved and the product balanced. It just needs a better motor.... Regards, Brian

I use only 98 petrol and high-detergent diesel such as Amplify. Amplify is several cents more that standard diesel but you get an equivalent discount if you are an NRMA member. It does not matter though as I use so little. Once I had to run the Benz on E10 because there was nothing else...

Sean, your transmission questions are answered. I present your new vehicle: https://www.prewarcar.com/a-basic-guide-on-how-to-drive-a-1904-panhard-levassor#group-1 Regards, Brian

Hello again Sean, so now you can stop worrying and enjoy your 10 year warranty. Talking of italian opera, we went to the opening night of Tosca at Opera Bastille last week and it was a formidable and breathtaking performance that you would have enjoyed...

Sean wrote: " Interesting Snippet from an American "Mechanic Show."... 75Percent of Americans neglect Car Maintenance ..... then complain.... " Probably sums up many peoples' attitudes to mechanical devices. However, is this figure based on evidence or is it anecdotal? Regards, Brian

My E Estate sent me a text message through the Mercede-Me app yesterday to advise it had been xx days since I had communicated with the vehicle and checking if everything was OK with a number to call if either I or the Estate is in difficulty. The E Coupe often does updates to software at start...

One point missing from this discussion of service items is that by having dealer service you also get the latest software downloads and bug fixes that are not available from an independent. Yes, an independent can clear an error code but is not able to download software updates that reflect the...

I believe this might be the article to which Sean refers: https://quadrant.org.au/opinion/doomed-planet/2022/08/a-truth-the-climateers-simply-wont-tolerate/ It is, of course, just one point of view. Regards, Brian

Perhaps this is the car of the week for the well-heeled Prestons colleagues? https://ibalo.nl/collectie/mercedes/mercedes-benz-300-serie...

If this fails we may need to pass around the hat for Bryce to buy a new car....

My E250 Estate is still returning 5.1 - 5.5 litres per 100 kms. Thus I am happy. I'm not sure what the mileage will be for my QANTAS A380 during August and September. Probably a bit higher....:eek: Regards, Brian

Sean, what is the "Car Wizard" programme to which you refer? It would be in interesting to know. Kind regards, Brian

My dogs sleep in the comfort of their own beds in my home study but they would not tolerate the theft of THEIR cars. Regards, Brian

That is a truck. That is a real truck.:eek::eek::eek: That fuel capacity would last me many, many years. In the past 6,600 kms in the E Estate I have filled the tank only 4 times. That is, I am getting 1650 kms per tank of diesel at 80 litres capacity. Regards, Brian

My working life revolves around Km/L :eek:

Yes it is and the calculator agrees withg you. (Well actually 43.46). The red herring is the title of the calulator but you simply put in whatever metric consumption you want to get the appropriate imperial consumption. All too easy! (y)(y)(y)(y)

Well; I am not a mathermatician so I cheat and use this calculator - just insert the correct litres per 100 ks and the answer appears. I just don't argue with the result as I leave that to people more attuned to the mysteries of maths than I am .... So I conclude that the E Estate gets an...

https://www.calculateme.com/gas-mileage/liters-per-100-km-to-british-mpg/5.5

That is a neat job. I see you went to Hi Tech in Darlinghurst - they have been my go-to exhaust people for 30 years and they have always done a great job. Regards, Brian