just a few pics of my newly acquired merc, just had it washed and wanted to show it off. im growing very fond of this car like i did with my first v70 t5, it drives superbly even with 173k on the clock, brakes are like nothing ive felt before and its straight line speed is in another league but without stressing the engine.
Its a really nice car mate and it looks really classy in silver. The best thing about big V8s is that you can go quickly without stressing the engine. Its surprising how quick my car goes without going past 3000rpm and i bet yours is the same, but even quicker.
Once again,love the interior.Do u have a dual exit exhausts for this as that would make it look nicer.
Very very nice, I really like that
It does look nice Frankie, baggsie a ride at the Crimbo do ;)
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;547428]Once again,love the interior.Do u have a dual exit exhausts for this as that would make it look nicer.[/QUOTE] no mate, i was thinking of de-catting it to release some v8 noise
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;547431]It does look nice Frankie, baggsie a ride at the Crimbo do ;)[/QUOTE] was gonna come in the s70, but thinking about it why? this is a better motorway muncher
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547435]was gonna come in the s70, but thinking about it why? this is a better motorway muncher[/QUOTE] Fuel wise not a great deal in it I bet.
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547432]no mate, i was thinking of de-catting it to release some v8 noise[/QUOTE] How many silencers does it have. I was going to get the middle one removed from my 540 for a bit more noise.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;547426]Its a really nice car mate and it looks really classy in silver. The best thing about big V8s is that you can go quickly without stressing the engine. Its surprising how quick my car goes without going past 3000rpm and i bet yours is the same, but even quicker.[/QUOTE] dunno it seems to take off at 4k like a turbo kicking in or something lol
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;547437]Fuel wise not a great deal in it I bet.[/QUOTE] prbably alot on the motorway can get well over 30 in the s70 doubt the merc will do 25mpg, surprisingly it doesn't have a trip computer
[QUOTE=LiamT4;547439]How many silencers does it have. I was going to get the middle one removed from my 540 for a bit more noise.[/QUOTE] the merc boys do a decat pipe with a y piece so leaves the silencer at the back, but sounds awesome when put your toe down, dunno whether i should as i like the quiet too
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547442]the merc boys do a decat pipe with a y piece so leaves the silencer at the back, but sounds awesome when put your toe down, dunno whether i should as i like the quiet too[/QUOTE] Same issue with me, its nice having a quiet engine, can barely hear it when cruising. Keep changing my mind, one day i want more noise, then i go on a long journey and don't want to spoil it.
[QUOTE=LiamT4;547443]Same issue with me, its nice having a quiet engine, can barely hear it when cruising. Keep changing my mind, one day i want more noise, then i go on a long journey and don't want to spoil it.[/QUOTE] think i'll leave mine for now as going to scotland in it at xmas
Looks great mate!
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547441]prbably alot on the motorway can get well over 30 in the s70 doubt the merc will do 25mpg, surprisingly it doesn't have a trip computer[/QUOTE] I managed 34mpg leicester to romford and back, the other week. [QUOTE=t5frankie;547444]think i'll leave mine for now as going to scotland in it at xmas[/QUOTE] Good idea.
These as a saloon I think are real lookers, as an estate though, not for me!
[QUOTE=T5RPete;547460]These as a saloon I think are real lookers, as an estate though, not for me![/QUOTE] i was gonna get a saloon but i have to many kids and estates are much better for me, i like the look as an estate
[QUOTE=T5RPete;547460]These as a saloon I think are real lookers, as an estate though, not for me![/QUOTE] [QUOTE=t5frankie;547462]i was gonna get a saloon but i have to many kids and estates are much better for me, i like the look as an estate[/QUOTE] I'm not a fan of the saloon versions looks, just don't like the rear. But think they are really nice as an estate.
Frankie liking a quiet exhaust? Somebody's getting old... :D
[QUOTE=M-R-P;547470]Frankie liking a quiet exhaust? Somebody's getting old... :D[/QUOTE] i know, the subaru did get on my tits sometimes lol, and i'm nearly 37 so yeah getting on now lol
Ya got 4 years on me then. Suppose its gonna catch us all up sooner or later lol.
Very nice mate, looks low at the back. Whats in there? your wheelchair and zimmer frame? :D
[QUOTE=iancho;547476]Very nice mate, looks low at the back. Whats in there? your wheelchair and zimmer frame? :D[/QUOTE] thats how they ride mate amg springs and shocks, handles very well for a big motor, and im still very young mate, just cos i'm gonna be a grandad in 2 months don't make me an old duffer
[QUOTE=M-R-P;547475]Ya got 4 years on me then. Suppose its gonna catch us all up sooner or later lol.[/QUOTE] i look younger than you though so its all good
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547483]i look younger than you though so its all good[/QUOTE] Haha, fair point mate ;)
yummy :B_thumb: how bout side exit exhausts straight off the decat?:worship:
Have to admit to loving these, looks especially classy with the blue tinted glass!
Very nice I was looking at these sometime ago before buying an xjr v8 and never got round to test driving one only fuel economy put me off, lovely motors I went in a friends dads e63 Amg and it made the jag feel slow! I say go down to dartford tunnel late at night put the windows down and hold 2nd or engage kick down for best sound effects!
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547472]i know, the subaru did get on my tits sometimes lol, and i'm nearly 37 so yeah getting on now lol[/QUOTE] I turned 38 two months back so you can §§§§§§ off with the getting old. Only as old as the woman you feel, apparently. lol
It's a very, very smart motor indeed. As I've said before, I could fit so much foam in the back of that, it would be brilliant. Hope she goes really well for you, show off!
[QUOTE=Haizum74;547622]I turned 38 two months back so you can §§§§§§ off with the getting old. Only as old as the woman you feel, apparently. lol[/QUOTE] lol she is 4 days older than me
[QUOTE=t5frankie;547432]no mate, i was thinking of de-catting it to release some v8 noise[/QUOTE] Sounds a good idea,u could also do a custom dual exit.
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;547661]Sounds a good idea,u could also do a custom dual exit.[/QUOTE] no mate, i bought this car so it was fast enough and so i didnt have to modify it, so i can spend all my spare money on the s70r
Sorry to bump an old thread, do you still have this car Frankie? What year is/was it? Edit: I'm drawn towards a W124 or W210 AMG wagon..need to read up on them a bit and ask some stupid questions.
[QUOTE=y2blade;642603]Sorry to bump an old thread, do you still have this car Frankie? What year is/was it? Edit: I'm drawn towards a W124 or W210 AMG wagon..need to read up on them a bit and ask some stupid questions.[/QUOTE] He has sold it mate, he brought some poxy Audi S4 :) but sold that on too for a cossie, and then sold that on for an BMW X5...was you really expecting him to still have it??
[QUOTE=Nealevo;642606]He has sold it mate, he brought some poxy Audi S4 :) but sold that on too for a cossie, and then sold that on for an BMW X5...was you really expecting him to still have it??[/QUOTE] I thought he still had a few of his cars? I can't keep track tbh. lol
Our Frankie changes his cars more often than his underwear.
Hmmmmmmm I think I'll forget about them tbh. I do love my S4 but was really taken with the old AMGs I saw at Trax yesterday so just thinking out loud tbh. I think I'm just missing the comfy seats of my Volvos...The S4 seats are like rock for any distance! Time to look on Ebay for some different seats for it I think.
That mercedes was the nuts mate, battered the s4 in the speed stakes, even the handling is amazing, best brakes of any car i've ever driven, and got 25mpg, I liked it, only problem is rust
Cheers Frankie.