W204 or W205

[randalf]

Hi

I was wondering if I could tap into the collective wisdom of the board.

I'm looking to replace my car in the next few months and am interested in a C Class diesel estate. I'm still unsure whether I'll buy or lease but putting the lease option to one side, i'd be looking at either a very late W204 model or an early W205.

Is the W205 a significant step up from the W204 or is the W204 worth getting in preference?

Would all of the issues surrounding the W204 have been fixed by 2014?

Were there any issues with the early W205s?

Is there anything I should particularly look out for?

Any other advice gratefully received.

Thanks.

[randalf]

Thanks

So the W205 is flaky on the electronics side but very nice inside while the W204 has a lot of stuff that needs fixing?

What would be the issues surrounding the W204 then other than the dull cabin and it being a bit small?

[randalf]

I don't suppose anyone has or knows where I can download a copy of the W204 brochure?

[randalf]

Thank you. 😀