It’s been almost 2 months of owning this vehicle and just about crossed the 1000-mile threshold and finally broke her in.

Just got her first oil change as a break in maintenance as well.

So far:

This thing is not slow. Google says 0-60 in 4.4 seconds. Multiple owners alongside myself are around 3.6-3.8.

The comfort is amazing for being a compact sedan.

Pinnacle trim is a must on these amg’s. The 3d sound from Burmester alone is worth it.

This thing is a gas guzzler for being an inline 4, lord have mercy but it’s worth it man.

She handles so well. Not too much screen so it feels luxury still (I like the super screen but also it kind of kills the appeal of luxury imo.)

I honestly don’t get the hate the w206 gets. I get the c63 hate but as a c43 this is amazing. Driving arguably the best built inline 4 engine in history while having all the current best updates on the car needed, this thing is over performing from what I expected with all the reviews everyone has made on it.

I can confirm though that the transmission being “jerky.” There are times (only at 2nd gear) that there’s a slight jerk at the beginning, but now it’s practically nonexistent.

Great deal on her too because of it. 11 grand off felt great with an employee priced extended warranty (100k miles 6 years.)

Absolutely in love with this.

My 1 gripe are the wheels. They’re ugly.

She’s originally all black and I got her a full-body satin matte ppf.

FAIR WARNING: DO YOUR RESEARCH.

Pay top dollar if not close to it.
My experience with this kind of work has been a nightmare and still ongoing, to the point where the past installer texted me personally and threatened me with the fact he knows where I live, knows someone who works with me, and where I work. Yes I refunded the work done on my car. I have one of my posts on auto detail if you’re curious.

The car looks great after being fixed by another shop owner that did the installation himself.

Don’t look at social media or read reviews. It’s hard to get confirmed results of shops outside of word of mouth. Do your research! I wish I did.

“When the last of the current SLs are crafted they’ll be poised to join a long line of classics. Then the existing lines surrounding the powerful V-8 will retire, becoming part of automotive history to make way for the next generation of SL legends.”

Looking at this 1985 GD 300 for 30000 euros. Has the 5 cylinder OM 617 diesel with an automatic transmission. It’s for sale in Germany, however when I move back to the states I won’t have to pay shipping costs due to work paying for it. It has 150,000KM, so around 90k miles. Wondering how much this would be worth in the states.

2020 SL550

brought the car in for a check engine light a week ago. They finally got around to looking at the car this morning and have come back with a $13,000 dollar estimate. The car is a 2019 S560 with about 70k miles.

If there’s a more appropriate sub for this please let me know.

Features:

• Openable 4 doors
• Openable boot
• Openable hood
• Functional V8
• Detailed seating interior

Some things you might find intresting is that the 'hooked' part of the headlights is made using minifigure hands.

Unlike the rear car, this one has a RWD drivetrain (axle connects both rear wheels, spins main shaft, shaft attached to 'engine' mechanism). I do have a method of making a V8 AWD mechanism at this scale, but it's inconsistent, ruins stability and isn't fun to put together so decided to just focus on the V8.

Somebody came at me driving the wrong direction at the highway, had no other choice that trying to get away and he flew into my door… Insurance saying it’s probably going to cost too much to fix it but what do you think?

Let me start off by saying I’ve been looking for an affordable Mercedes that’s newer while nicer for a 20k budget,

and I’ve been discussing a listing with this seller for a week now, was this weird of them for how they spoke to me or am I tripping? The sense of urgency they made out of the blue, the way they went about it, just kinda felt weird, especially for a 2019 c300 in the near 60k mile range

I'm trading my 2018 c300 80,030 miles for this 2019 E 450 with these Key Features for $26,990

Comfort and convenience

Active Steering Assist

Electronic Trunk Closer

Entertainment and technology

Android

Apple CarPlay

Bluetooth wireless audio streaming

COMAND Navigation

Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity

Burmester Surround Sound System

Safety and security

Surround View Camera System

Active Lane Keeping Assist

DISTRONIC Plus with PRESAFE Brake

Active Brake Assist with Cross-Traffic Function

Active Parking Assist

Blind Spot Assist

Automatic post-collision braking system

Lane Departure Warning

Parking Assist Code

Seating and interior

Heated Front Seats

Front passenger seat with 10-way directional controls

3 memory settings

MB-Tex Upholstery

Roof and glass

First-row sliding and tilting glass sunroof with power 1-touch activation sunshade

Wheels and tires

18" AMG 5-Spoke Wheels w/ Black Accents

Installed packages

Amg Line Exterior

Parking Assistance Package

Driver Assistance Package

Night Package

Premium Package

Hey I’ve seen some other posts about this but wanted to make my own to be sure. I’ve never heard the ticking be this loud almost obnoxious from the outside. Can anyone verify this is an okay noise? Is it the purge valve? Hopefully it’s not timing chain that’s this loud lol. Also any preventative maintenance I should be doing? 2018 e400 with 62k miles.

Just picked it up today. So many gadgets and options to get used to but love it so far!

The car is new, and this happens only in comfort, if that’s gonna help

What might be the problem?

Any idea how much this repair should cost? Or if I attempt to do it myself, somewhere reputable to buy the replacement cover? Based in the midlands, uk. Thanks!

Hey everyone. My dad got his eye on a 2012 S550 for sale nearby.

Its got 24,000 km. Seller is asking $25,500 (CAD).

Black with brown interior.

No accidents, looks very clean.

My main issue, its almost a 15 yr old car.

Thanks

Bonjour à tous, mon père vient malheureusement de décéder et il devait faire quelques réparations sur la voiture que je vais devoir faire moi au garage d’ici pas longtemps, mon père a acheté une c220d 2025 en février 2026, dès avril 2026 le rétroviseur droit ne bougeait plus lorsqu’il essayait de le bouger avec les flèches directionnelles pour bouger la direction des rétroviseurs , par contre il se repliait bien lorsque la voiture se verrouillait, il l’a amené chez Mercedes et Mercedes le garage officiel n’a trouvé aucun problème sur la voiture !! ( je commence sérieusement après plusieurs achats chez eux a me poser des questions sur la fiabilité de leur services et surtout de leurs mécaniciens) donc mon père a enduré ce problème jusqu’en septembre, et dès septembre c’était maintenant les 2 rétroviseurs qui ne répondent plus du tout quand on essaie de les bouger avec les flèches directionnelles, je savais que les w206 étaient moins fiables que les w205 mais j’ai lu qu’apparemment les rétroviseurs seraient beaucoup plus sensible, par exemple le plastique se détache plus vite ce qui peut laisser passer parfois de l’eau de pluie par exemple dans le rétro avec les branchements électriques, si quelqun a une idée

Les alertes de l’application sont par rapport à la batterie et l’entretien à faire car la voiture n’a pas été bougé depuis son décès

I think some of their choices are great. They are putting 6 cylinders back into the c class with the c53. The cle53 is a phenomenal car. But then we get to see these new electric AMGs and it’s like what even is that. I am conflicted.

Hey everyone,

My absolute dream car has always been the CLS. I love the four-door coupe silhouette, but a decent CLS is simply out of my budget right now. However, I can comfortably afford a 2020–2023 CLA (C118) in my local market.

To me, the CLA gives off mini-CLS vibes and delivers the exact aesthetic I'm after, especially if I get one with the AMG Line package (exterior styling, better seats, steering wheel, etc.).

Visually, I feel like I’d be much happier walking up to a sharp CLA AMG Line every day than a standard C-Class or E-Class in the same price bracket.

However, reading reviews and forum posts has me second-guessing:

1. The Engines: A lot of people trash the lower-spec engines (specifically the 1.33L Renault-co-developed engine in models like the CLA 180 / CLA 200) for being underpowered or unreliable.

2. Interior Quality: I keep seeing complaints that the interior materials feel cheap compared to traditional Mercedes models, with noticeable squeaks and harder plastics.

My question is: Am I being delusional for prioritizing the looks and mini-CLS styling of an AMG-Line CLA over a proper C-Class or E-Class, or does this actually make sense for someone in my position?

For those who own or have driven a C118 CLA (2020+):

Is the interior quality really that disappointing in daily use?

Are the base engines as bad as people claim, or are they fine for normal driving? Should I strictly hold out for a 2.0L Mercedes engine (like the CLA 220 / CLA 250)?

If you chose a CLA over a C-Class, do you regret it?

Would love to hear your honest thoughts!

Hi all, the flap to the charging socket on our GLE 350 hybrid won’t open. I’ve found the emergency release cable in the trunk/ boot , but it doesn’t appear to do anything either. I’m reluctant to pull really hard on it. Any tips?