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Yours truly. My companion is coming along, and she has warned me not to miss what could be glaringly clear. His asking price is virtually exactly what a trader would pay, plus or minus £1,500 more than the research suggests for a tidy private sale. The dealer's estimate for fixing the arm ball joint is about £570; however, I will be able to shave at least £2,000 off that figure. Regarding the AA/RAC inspection, you are correct; I shall take that into consideration. Actually, it would be wise to have a professional Mercedes mechanic take a look at the vehicle. I had the RAC look into it and found someone with expertise in 280SLs in 2000, when I bought a 1983 model. They dispatched a guy who was clueless about these autos and had no prior expertise with them. In the end, a wealthy investment banker bought her after we had her for 23 years.

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Given that, one may wonder why it hasn't sold yet. Are we looking at "optimistic" pricing? Just a few months after purchasing it in January of last year, the current owner is attempting to sell it. If you want to be sure you don't miss anything, I recommend taking a reliable companion with you when you watch it. You can either walk away (there are always other used cars for sale) or think about getting an AA/RAC examination before you buy it if you're still not sure whether it's right.

The E Class 2020 (January) with 47,000 miles on the odometer is a 2.0 E200 AMG Line Edition (Premium Plus), and I will be seeing it next week. In order to avoid spending a lot of money on a defective product, can somebody tell me what a layperson can look for? I have previously paid for a report detailing the vehicle's maintenance, inspections, previous owners, and more as part of my due diligence. The vehicle's service history is complete and confirmed by the dealer. The automobile looks great on the photos. Buying the car from a private party raises the stakes and makes me feel nervous. In addition, I have viewed a number of instructional videos on YouTube regarding the symptoms to watch out for, such as Cold Shift, The "Kickdown" Hesitation, Torque Converter Shudder, and the like. It seems like the present owner has just had the vehicle since January 2025. He is downsizing, which is his (seemingly youthful) rationale for selling. It seems like people have been looking at it since about the middle of last year, according to the report I bought from CarCheck. There was an advisory for a minor play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint during the last MOT (which was two months ago). Helpful suggestions are welcome.

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For a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), I'd like to know the real cost per mile by adding up the costs of charging and petrol over a set period of time, maybe a month or three months. This should be possible if the driver is enrolled in a specific charging tariff and the electricity costs can be calculated using the invoices from their home and office chargers. When the increased purchase cost of the PHEV is offset, the prices per mile might be compared to those of a HEV.

For my 36-mile round-trip commute, my PHEV also shows an infinite fuel economy when set to 100% electric drive. As an observer, I've seen that when set to HEV mode, it will draw slightly more power from the battery than when fully charged, as if you were storing it for later use; It causes the gas mileage to skyrocket; for example, when this occurs, I've had 95.2mpg and 105mpg in HEV mode very lately. Yesterday, the level had decreased to 98% after I filled the tank with E5 fuel on January 14th. Every Friday, I put my car into high-emission driving mode and use it all weekend long since the only place I can charge it is at work. So long as I remember to plug in and charge my battery when I get there on Monday morning, I should be able to drive completely in electric mode. My whole weeklong journey, with the exception of Friday, is completed solely in electric mode. Figuring out which settings to employ in which situations is thrilling - complete geek overload - and I really adore it...!!! 🥰

When we compare plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) that rely on their batteries for the entire, relatively short trip to HEVs that do their own thing when driving on mixed-length excursions, I feel like we're comparing apples and oranges.

On a brief all-electric excursion before, I had infinity shown 👍.

On the hybrid coaching maps, the Toyota app indicates a value of over 99.9.

Every time I drive the about 8 miles, primarily downhill, from my dad's house to the M1, I consistently get 99.9 miles per gallon. However, as soon as I hit the M1, my mileage drops to normal.

Typically manifests itself on brief excursions, such as removing the vehicle from drive or similar? We were unable to resolve the issue.

It's satisfactory to have 99.9 cents per gallon.

Is there anyone who wishes mpg displayed more than 99.9 percent? They made it such that it doesn't... I don't understand why.

Not exactly "plug and play" because you have to take off several panels inside (namely the driver's side and the entire back of the cargo area). If you get the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) digital rearview mirror, it comes with an extensive instruction booklet. I was shocked by how big it was at first, but then I remembered that it was thick because it had instructions in various languages. Only thirty-one pages are relevant, in my opinion. You can simply "plug and play" the digital rearview mirror into your OEM auto-dimming mirror. Hardware is included in the OEM digital rearview kit; if not, you will have to conduct some wire tapping. It was a breeze to connect the new digital rearview mirror to my PP as it already had the auto-dimming mirror. I hope this clarifies things for you. If you're interested in giving it a go, you can download the installation manual in.pdf format. The most challenging aspect of the installation, in my opinion, was threading the coax through the rubber tube that links the back hatch to the roof. Because there is no other point in the installation where the coax must be protected from the environment, this step is crucial. It's hard to put into words, but you'll understand it when you experience it. Just reply to this post and I'll try my best to share what worked for me if you get "stuck" on this step when installing. Hope everything works out.

It was a simple plug-and-play installation when you added the rearview mirror. Would you mind expanding a bit?

Very much so. You won't know how much you'll depend on it until you actually have it. Makes everything very obvious

In regards to the digital mirror, I couldn't agree with you more. It made more sense to add one because I was planned on doing the dash cams and I was thinking about interesting tech. After installation, it ensures that there will be no hindrance in the back passenger area or when the cargo compartment is filled to the headliner. Since my wife usually drives this car, I'm constantly impressed by how helpful the digital mirror is when I get the opportunity to take the wheel. My regular vehicle lacks that capability.

Great job on the fuel economy; 51 mpg is fantastic. Your accessory choices are spot on; the digital mirror, in particular, will revolutionise your visibility, particularly while you're in the backseat. Coordinating the installations was a wise move. It seems like a fairly equipped vehicle. Have fun with it

We filled up our brand new 2025 CX 70 PHEV PP for the first time. Before filling it up at the pump, we reduced it to nearly half full. I came up with the number of 51 mpg as our average. We are fuelling with premium. The gas mileage has been satisfactory thus far. So that we can acquire real-world data, I asked my spouse to drive this "normally," because it is her primary vehicle. We cushioned the cargo space and installed the original equipment manufacturer all-weather mats as accessories. The fit and style are perfect. I also included the Digital Rearview Mirror with HomelinkTM, another OEM device. Installing it wasn't too daunting, so I tackled it on my own. Aside from that one hard step, the installation was dead easy. I think this installation is a great idea in general, but it becomes really useful when there are three grown-ups seated in the back bench seat, since it somewhat blocks your view of the rear window. With the digital rearview mirror, you can see clearly and unimpeded. Last but not least, I decided to install the front and rear dash cams simultaneously with the digital rearview mirror installation since I was removing panels and whatnot for that purpose. Everything is going swimmingly thus far. As of right now, I will not be installing any further accessories; I am just waiting for the OEM mud guards to be delivered.

Diesel engines produce more torque, while petrol engines are slightly more thirsty. When diesel engines are warmed up and going on extended cruises, they become more efficient. Modern turbocharged petrol, on the other hand, isn't terrible for daily use and has far more torque than older NA petrol. With the exception of daily caravan pulling, the B58 torque should be more than enough for most applications. In my opinion, driving a diesel with a high mileage is not going to be easy. They are fantastic if you return them after three years of leasing. Good luck

40d= two turbochargers

On Autotrader, there's a Japanese import 335i that looks really good. I'm assuming it won't have the diesel's low-down torque and, based on what I've read, will be far thirstier. I see now that you've confirmed my suspicions; a single turbo seems like the best option. The m-performance package is my top choice, but I'll settle for one with harmon kardon, a pan roof, a good or full history, and reasonable mileage. Those third-row seats aren't for me, but they're removable and most people have them. There is a beautiful one that meets all my requirements; however, it is a 40d with 90k. I believe the harmon kardon is an absolute must-have, but I'm sure we'll have to make some sacrifices somewhere. After all, installing the kit looks like a lot less of a chore than replacing the sound system!

Yeah, I'm aware they have an x3 and an x5, and I'd be surprised if there was much of a difference in fuel efficiency between the two.

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