W212 owners, please check-in

[Gnahp]

changed the intercooler hose today

cleaning the surrounding area before removing old hose

new on the left, old on the right

two splits found inside of the hose

gao tim

bottom view,  left of the photo is the forward facing intercooler

 

[mersaylee]

Haven't seen this type of car porn post for a long time👍 😁

[Ct3833]

1 hour ago, Phang said:

changed the intercooler hose today

cleaning the surrounding area before removing old hose

new on the left, old on the right

two splits found inside of the hose

gao tim

bottom view,  left of the photo is the forward facing intercooler

 

Nice..fortunately  you bought the rubber one, the alu one will be  more difficult to fit in.

[Gnahp]

39 minutes ago, Ct3833 said:

Nice..fortunately  you bought the rubber one, the alu one will be  more difficult to fit in.

sifu, you are right

I can imagine fiddling with two pieces of rigid pipe and a joint in the middle, must be a lot of sweat and swears

the  preparation, jacking, undertray removing took me almost an hour

old rubber hose removed in 30s

new rubber hose installed in 30s

another one hour to put everything back

 

[Dreams78]

Hi what's inside the small holes netting like  for the dashboard and back ? Speakers?

[Dreams78]

On 2/26/2021 at 10:33 AM, Dreams78 said:

Hi what's inside the small holes netting like  for the dashboard and back ? Speakers?

This small hole ..wondering what's this..for the front and back

[Dreams78]

Hi I have changed battery on january, now suddenly my car when I start the car, it seems weak..

Could it be bad battery? 

[Airy]

 Hi there, 

I am looking to change my current ride to a 2016 W212 AMG Edition E sunroof. Greatly appreciate to any kind souls to share with me:

1. What’s the difference between E200 & E250? In term of features, engine, etc..

2. What should I look out for when scouting at this car?

3. what’s the min RON can the engine run on? 
4. any other areas which I need to look out for? 

Many thanks in advance for your sharing! 

[Volvobrick]

AMG line ride very harsh.... 

[Dreams78]

Hi, need  advice,

Which brand gear box oil is recommended? And where to get it?

Also engine oil which brand is preferred .

 

Thanks alot

[Selesurge]

HI ALL, About to jump in to get a COE renewed 2010 E250 Avantgarde. 

Just to check, what version of the car audio system is inside those that are sold in Mid 2010? Is it NTG 4.0 or 4.5?

Any known "problematic" areas to look out for to monitor or change given the mileage of about 130K?

Any other pros and cons of this batch of w212?

[mersaylee]

On 4/1/2021 at 11:07 PM, Volvobrick said:

AMG line ride very harsh.... 

I know of someone who bought the last batch with everything amg thrown in at great discounts...traded it in for a base W213 after only a few months...he said his bones hurt...😂

[mersaylee]

26 minutes ago, Selesurge said:

HI ALL, About to jump in to get a COE renewed 2010 E250 Avantgarde. 

Just to check, what version of the car audio system is inside those that are sold in Mid 2010? Is it NTG 4.0 or 4.5?

Any known "problematic" areas to look out for to monitor or change given the mileage of about 130K?

Any other pros and cons of this batch of w212?

That's low mileage for a 10+ yo...

The 5 speed box is robust enough to go over 300k...the early 7G on 2011 W212 had downshift issue which was quickly addressed with software update. 

 

[Mkl22]

34 minutes ago, mersaylee said:

That's low mileage for a 10+ yo...

The 5 speed box is robust enough to go over 300k...the early 7G on 2011 W212 had downshift issue which was quickly addressed with software update. 

 

All coe cars around the 10year mark at sold with approx 110-130k km a year. Hahhahah. 

[Nyox]

Those PFL that underwent FL conversion with the new headlights and all, how do they pass the yearly inspection? 

[oleoleole]

@Selesurge me too! Jus having a hard time convincing my CFO to change to a 10yo car from a 5yo one. 

And of course, concerned on the maintenance costs too. Buying a gd condition 10yo car is harder than striking toto... 

[sohcheongkeat]

Hi Shifus, 

Looking to join the W212 gang with a renewed COE.

Anything to specifically look out for? 

Cheers 

[Ct3833]

On 6/9/2021 at 1:25 PM, sohcheongkeat said:

Hi Shifus, 

Looking to join the W212 gang with a renewed COE.

Anything to specifically look out for? 

Cheers 

Nothing, this CGI version is quite trouble free in my opinion.