Recent content by DavidL

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    Ghibli horn beeps on startup

    Might it be trying to tell you there is a battery on the way out - keyfob maybe, that sort of thing?
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    550 Maranello v 612 Scaglietti

    This seems good value, or rather cheap depending on your point of view https://autofficina.co.uk/cars/for-sale/ferrari-612-scaglietti-4/ but it's from a recognised place. I gather early 612s are not a patch on the later ones but even so.
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    CHURCHILL INSURANCE RENEWAL PREMIUM UP 40%

    Ewan, Would you mind pm ing your contact at PH. I don't suppose my needs are as complex but it's still a GII house and I'm not very enamoured with the NFU with whom I've insured for years. It's increased by a crazy amount over the last 2 years. Thanks David
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    QP 3.8 GTS - common issues?

    Evening chap, I assume you have drifted from the 3 pointed star place? I assume you have sold your cls now then? Best of luck in your QP search.
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    Thoughts on an R171

    That's the only way to tell really, and it's good fun. Of course if you could find a 113k in an slk then that really wouldn't be slow. There are a few conversions out there. Don't fancy an SL? The 350s do without the troublesome ABC suspension that the 500 and 55 have. ABC is good, great even...
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    Range Rover advice

    My local garage lent me a 60 plate 4.4 tdv8 that another customer had for sale. It lasted precisely 15 miles before stranding me for 7 hours! I know it was just one of those things, could have happened next week, last week, whenever but it does rather put you off!
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    Thoughts on an R171

    No sorry. I can't say I've really felt the need. Might be a different requirement in something smaller like the slk. Should be plenty on MBClub.co.uk
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    Thoughts on an R171

    We've had a couple. Currently run a c55, so same engine/box. Yes the box is not the cutting edge in change speed but it is a **** sight smoother at low speed changes than newer ones. I can't say I've really had an issue with it on the move. They have great torque (even more so with our old e55...
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    Range Rover advice

    They're very cool but I think you might be able to buy a range rover for the cost of a decent one those these days mind.
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    Range Rover advice

    That is really one of the very best colours for those. Looks in great condition. What's the mileage on it?
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    Car shows

    It was quite a show wasn't it. I came away thinking I need to make more money! I gather his car collection runs towards £100 million although that GTO is close to half of that. Not a bad house and outbuilding collection either and despite the comprehensive garaging nowhere near adequate. Ten...
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    Car shows

    Just to say Middlewick House holds it's open day this weekend. Home of one Nick Mason so a few tasty motors to be seen https://middlewickhouseopengarden.com/
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    Selling privately

    3rd option these days are the auctions. I used the car and classic one and to be fair it was fine. They were easy to deal with and when the inevitable request came to lower the reserve a few hours before the end they were very open, saying it just needs to be £100 so we can legitimately email...
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    "Your account has temporarily been locked due to failed login attempts."

    I get this alot. No idea why and the next day its gone but on that day you aren't getting in!
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    Anyone found a good interesting to drive but still comfortable practical daily?

    What about.... I bought a black one to replace the e55 I advertised here. I couldn't find one this colour or I'd have had that. No real loss of space over the 211, silly quick and rides well. Less wafty than the e55 so a better drive. I do miss the old one mind...