Why did no one tell me how good the S320 CDI is before?
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So I have just moved jobs and gone from walking to work, to driving 60 miles a day. After the first week of driving my slk230 I realised this was going to be expensive.
Looking around for other good Mercedes, I found that the W220 has massively dropped in price in the last year since I bought my W170. So 2.5k on the table and now comuting in an S class. 1999 model, doing 45 miles to the gallon and cheaper to insure than the slk. I sit in traffic in the mornings in total comfort surrounded by people who have paid thousands more to be shoe horned into small boxes that do 35mpg.
Is it just me or is everybody else mad?
Looking around for other good Mercedes, I found that the W220 has massively dropped in price in the last year since I bought my W170. So 2.5k on the table and now comuting in an S class. 1999 model, doing 45 miles to the gallon and cheaper to insure than the slk. I sit in traffic in the mornings in total comfort surrounded by people who have paid thousands more to be shoe horned into small boxes that do 35mpg.
Is it just me or is everybody else mad?
Hamster69 said:
Well it has been four months now and 4500 miles later. She is still going strong. Cruised up to my mums in Derbyshire the other weekend, did 57 mpg. Awsome!
I think your on board computer may be a bit optimistic. If it isn't, for God's sake sell the car to Mercedes, they'll pay millions for whatever it is that enables an old 320CDI to do 57mpg.The 320CDI engine with the 7 speed auto box is awesome, once its warmed up its so smooth and quiet, my only bug bear is the amount of torque, its very easy to spin the wheels when setting off if you give it a little bit too much revs & the traction control cant seem to stop it happening. I'm still getting used to mine. I've found that it better to gently depress the accelerator pedal in pretty much all situations.
Most I've had so far out of my CLK320CDI is 42mpg, that was on 50 & 70 mph dual carriageways. I think I can probably get nearer 45mpg at a push.
Most I've had so far out of my CLK320CDI is 42mpg, that was on 50 & 70 mph dual carriageways. I think I can probably get nearer 45mpg at a push.
My W203 seems to be turning into a money-pit, through both component failure and misdiagnosis. and its a facelift which was an improvement allegedly over the earlier W203's.
I dread to think what a shoddy old s calss will be like when the airmatic etc goes tits up.
Actually saw a w plate s calss on the motorway in the summer, passenger door skin flapping in the breeze, while the rear arches had gone all "MK4 Escort"
I dread to think what a shoddy old s calss will be like when the airmatic etc goes tits up.
Actually saw a w plate s calss on the motorway in the summer, passenger door skin flapping in the breeze, while the rear arches had gone all "MK4 Escort"
I think you are all a bit pessimistic on the mpg, I set of very early and did 55mph the whole way for 3.5 hours. Just returning 57 mpg. It really did to, the fuel needle hardly moved. I know if I put the boot in she can glug through the fuel. But if you are very patient it can be done. People make me laugh comparing their cars. I am a former Merc tech for many years and have driven every model under the sun. No the later S class won't do it, but that is a V6 in a much heavier car. This is why I went for the old S in Cdi treated right they stomp on and on. Done the 60 mile round trip 5 or 6 times a week now for six months. The thermostat stuck open a couple of months ago, boshed a new one on. Other than that, no issues at all. 😀
I think you are all a bit pessimistic on the mpg, I set of very early and did 55mph the whole way for 3.5 hours. Just returning 57 mpg. It really did to, the fuel needle hardly moved. I know if I put the boot in she can glug through the fuel. But if you are very patient it can be done. People make me laugh comparing their cars. I am a former Merc tech for many years and have driven every model under the sun. No the later S class won't do it, but that is a V6 in a much heavier car. This is why I went for the old S in Cdi treated right they stomp on and on. Done the 60 mile round trip 5 or 6 times a week now for six months. The thermostat stuck open a couple of months ago, boshed a new one on. Other than that, no issues at all. 😀
My w211 320cdi estate will nudge 45mpg on a run, and yes I have to tickle it for that. 40mpg is easily achievable.
My w211 is a 2003 with the inline straight 6 - not the v6, and its got the older gearbox. Someone told me (could have been rubbish) that the inline 6's were more robust and more economical that the v6's..
My w211 is a 2003 with the inline straight 6 - not the v6, and its got the older gearbox. Someone told me (could have been rubbish) that the inline 6's were more robust and more economical that the v6's..
NeilyWheelie said:
My w211 320cdi estate will nudge 45mpg on a run, and yes I have to tickle it for that. 40mpg is easily achievable.
My w211 is a 2003 with the inline straight 6 - not the v6, and its got the older gearbox. Someone told me (could have been rubbish) that the inline 6's were more robust and more economical that the v6's..
Yes they are. Thats why I bought the old one. The V6 is a good quicker reving engine than the old smoker, but if you want mpg the straight 6 is the way to goMy w211 is a 2003 with the inline straight 6 - not the v6, and its got the older gearbox. Someone told me (could have been rubbish) that the inline 6's were more robust and more economical that the v6's..
So I have been using the S320 CDI everyday for a year now. People asked me to let them know how it's going, fantastic! 15,000 miles done. Just serviced her for the second time. Finally got round to replacing all the tyres last month. She drives even better now.
I live a bit closer to work now but still doing about 45 miles a day, still returning 45 mpg on the commute.
I promised myself I wouldn't throw money at this car. It is for commuting and that is all. After using her for a whole year though, I am so happy I think I will have to keep her for quite a while. That being said I'm getting a quote to sort out all the bodywork.
In the mean time I ripped out the old little analogue TV and crap Nav. Replacing it with this rather nice new system.
I don't suppose anybody cares but I was asked to keep you updated.
I live a bit closer to work now but still doing about 45 miles a day, still returning 45 mpg on the commute.
I promised myself I wouldn't throw money at this car. It is for commuting and that is all. After using her for a whole year though, I am so happy I think I will have to keep her for quite a while. That being said I'm getting a quote to sort out all the bodywork.
In the mean time I ripped out the old little analogue TV and crap Nav. Replacing it with this rather nice new system.
I don't suppose anybody cares but I was asked to keep you updated.
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