What car sub 5k 30+ mpg

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Been to see it much nicer than that e320 it's a genuine sports edition with the big brakes etc

[thecremeegg]

Mk5 Golf GTI fits the bill!

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Well I bought it and i collect it tomorrow

[ZX10R NIN]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

Must admit I'm confused as to specs is it a sport or a sport pack and what it actually entails !

Sport =

AMG Bodykit
Bigger Wider Alloys
Bigger Brake Discs
4 Pot Calipers
Lower Stiffer Suspension
Thicker Anti Roll Bar
Thicker Drop Links


Glad you got sorted OP did you stay in budget & mileage?

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Less than budget 4750 and it's done 97k with full mb history so all in all not bad I don't think. The las I bought it off paid 6500 10 months ago.
Its standard spec I think bar the nav
Now time to look for a remap

Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Sunday 3rd July 18:42

[ZX10R NIN]

Bargain it looks like a nice one you won't find another that cheap a map makes a big difference.

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Will get better pics once I've got it home and chucked a bucket of water over it

Who's good for remap?

[ZX10R NIN]

Not sure about around your way I'd go on the Mercedes forum & I'm sure you'll find some recommendations for a local specialist.

[ZX10R NIN]

Hi I got your PM but it wouldn't let me reply.

Thanks

Here's a link to a set of K&N Air Filters these don't make a massive difference BHP wise but they make the throttle more responsive & you can hear the turbo spooling up & letting the boost bleed off.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/K-N-AIR-FILTER-MERCEDES-...

They take about 5 mins to fit

[Mr Tidy]

Happy to see you got something you like OP!

Mind you I got this 18 months ago with just under 80K miles for around £2K:



And I know what I would rather drive...........

[lord trumpton]

ZX10R NIN said:

Go for the earlier W211 270/320 the straight 5/6 diesel is more robust & better on fuel than the V6 as well as being easier to maintain with no DPF & an EGR Valve you can clean yourself.

320
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

270
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Estates
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

These cars are reliable easy to keep running the main thing is to make sure the gearbox fluid has been changed.

Aren't all Mercedes of this era prone to disintegrating due to rust?

[ZX10R NIN]

lord trumpton said:

Aren't all Mercedes of this era prone to disintegrating due to rust?

No that was the shape before W210 model designation.

[ZX10R NIN]

Mr Tidy said:

Happy to see you got something you like OP!

Mind you I got this 18 months ago with just under 80K miles for around £2K:



And I know what I would rather drive...........

We know it's the Mercedes but the fanboy in you can't admit it

[Trustmeimadoctor]

I am a BMW fan more than merc but hey life would be boring if we went for the same car all the time my boss's dad has had 5 octavia's in a row! I mean nice car but why the hell


Car seems rust free as far as I can tell but I'm no expert!

Edited by Trustmeimadoctor on Wednesday 6th July 09:17

[ZX10R NIN]

I'm just teasing Tidy get the car that suits your needs best.