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Brilliant and so useful. Thanks. Regards, Brian

Just imagine how many puppies I could fit in one of these big dogs. Rough riding? Not for my puppies; that's whay they have their E Estate with Airmatic. A comfortable dog is a happy dog. Regards, Brian

It is very difficult to asses solely from photos. In response to Patrick's observatiosn: LPG- The engines were run-in in the factory using LPG and manage it quite well. Chrome wheel arch moulds not factory (Brian?) Patrick is correct. Never supplied by Crewe. Single fine line on hub cap [brian?)...

This is an interesting situation. One technician I spoke to from Shell maintains that petrol does go off and a tecnician from Benz insisted it does not. I have also heard the view that an electric fuel pump that remixes petrol before it is fed to the carburettor or injectors minimises the...

Michel is correct. The TC is quite a nifty handler and the ones I have drven have been as desirable as the 3500. Sadly, the ordinary 2000 is slow but otherwise a very nice car in which to cruise. I am talking manual of course... Regards, Brian

The Estate is a fine and proper motor vehicle with no issues to report. We drove down to Ulladulla and back last weekend and still have 900 kms left in the tank. It has a coating of Swissvax. The Esate is probably of no interest to members here who are more taken by go faster bits so I have not...

The E350 Coupe came with ceramic coating from the factory and the paint feels like glass - very different from anything I have felt before but that is the extent of my knowledge on the matter, hence my question here. A chemist did explain the differnce to me but my mind glazed over when he...

What is the collective wisdom about ceramic paint treatment as opposed to traditional waxes? I am uncertain about this area so perhaps someone here can shed some more light on the subject please? Regards, Brian

I'm not sure - it had no AMG badges; just AMG floor mats but then most new MB products do in Australia. The ride and handling were both quite good; it was the rest that was the problem. I also thought the signature of "G Daimler" on the front screen was a little wanky until I discovered that it...

Patrick - while I understand and appreciate all of these design issues I want to make one simple point. MB has designed a car that is uncomfortable and unsafe because the vision and seating is so compromised. After around 130 years of experience they could do better. Although I am not tempted by...

And 64 different colours of ambient lighting. Really? For what purpose other than someone had a whole bunch of left over diodes they couldn't return. Frankly the quality gap between the CLA and the E-Estate or our new E- Coupe is more like a yawning chasm. My accountant has a theory that the...

Currently I am driving a loan vehicle while the E-Estate is being serviced. I am very grateful for having a loan vehicle but it confirms my suspicion that a CLA200 is not a car to buy. Yes, it looks stylish, yes, it goes like a little rocket given it is only 1.3 litres and yes, it has lots of...

Good morning Motec- thanks for this. I read it with great interest. It's a long time since we have heard from you; are you well? Regards, Brian

I have nothing to complain about with the diesel engine in the E-Estate. 2.5 litres and twin turbos means it eats hills with ease, goes like a scolded cat and 1 month into ownership I can see the fuel gauge is still just a tad below full. Into the bargain it is one of the smoothest cars I have...

Perhaps next month. Work is so busy I find myself there 7 days a week but I agree this wold be a good event to attend. Regards, Brian

Far more prosaic than all that; just flat out with work and renovations at home (almost complete) but just to keep you all in the loop here is a picture of Miss Georgie. No issues with the E Class. Its behaviour has been impeccable but then I have done just over 200 ks in it so I would expect it...

Hopefully my new diesel will see me through a few good years before the curtain falls. Had to get a new wagon to go with the new pup; Miss Georgie. Regards, Brian

Ah! The Lancia Beta Berlina, the Flaminia, The Alf 164 Lusso manual - great variety and Bryce does take clear, crisp photos. Many thanks Bryce. Regards, Brian

Now that REALLY is car of the week. No run-flats; no need to park with care; no need to worry about speeding fines; park in a loading zone... If I had room I would truly want this. Imagine the look on the face of the service consultant when you rock up to Mercedes-Benz Sydney and ask for an A...

That is a very handsome car. Regards, Brian