When did Mercedes start building trusty cars again?
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My place of work is changing soon, leading to an hour commute each way on a rural A-road.
I see this as an excuse to swap cars and fancy something comfortable to spend time in but can waft past the milk tankers on the straights. I'm planning on going to see a 2006 C320 cdi which I think may fit the bill. Will this be from the era when MB had pulled their socks up again?
Anything particular to look for?
I see this as an excuse to swap cars and fancy something comfortable to spend time in but can waft past the milk tankers on the straights. I'm planning on going to see a 2006 C320 cdi which I think may fit the bill. Will this be from the era when MB had pulled their socks up again?
Anything particular to look for?
I have a 2002 E320 cdi, which so far is at 140k, not a foot wrong.
You have two worries on the car you are looking at - the 7g Gearbox. It's not common for them to go wrong, but neither is it unheard of. A nasty upchange between 1st and 2nd when cold is common. Otherwise it should be smooth as silk.
Also Port Inlet Shut-off motor can get lunched. It's not an expensive part, but it's a Turbo off job so expensive in labour. Motor is eaten either by an oil leak from the Turbo (modified seal available to stop this), or crap in the manifold making the flap harder to remove. I've seen specialists recommend changing the manifold while the Turbo is off to prevent re-occurrence.
The cars are lovely and the performance very satisfying.
You have two worries on the car you are looking at - the 7g Gearbox. It's not common for them to go wrong, but neither is it unheard of. A nasty upchange between 1st and 2nd when cold is common. Otherwise it should be smooth as silk.
Also Port Inlet Shut-off motor can get lunched. It's not an expensive part, but it's a Turbo off job so expensive in labour. Motor is eaten either by an oil leak from the Turbo (modified seal available to stop this), or crap in the manifold making the flap harder to remove. I've seen specialists recommend changing the manifold while the Turbo is off to prevent re-occurrence.
The cars are lovely and the performance very satisfying.
To answer the question, anything after 2008 or so will be purr-fectly well made. If you get one of these you should be feline confident that they'll stay rust-free.
Many of the earlier Mercs were absolute hounds.......I'd paws for thought before getting one as they tend to be a bit ruff.
Many of the earlier Mercs were absolute hounds.......I'd paws for thought before getting one as they tend to be a bit ruff.
longblackcoat said:
To answer the question, anything after 2008 or so will be purr-fectly well made. If you get one of these you should be feline confident that they'll stay rust-free.
Many of the earlier Mercs were absolute hounds.......I'd paws for thought before getting one as they tend to be a bit ruff.
Mid 2004 I think they changed the paint process and rust should be gone (unless it's a van!)Many of the earlier Mercs were absolute hounds.......I'd paws for thought before getting one as they tend to be a bit ruff.
surveyor said:
longblackcoat said:
To answer the question, anything after 2008 or so will be purr-fectly well made. If you get one of these you should be feline confident that they'll stay rust-free.
Many of the earlier Mercs were absolute hounds.......I'd paws for thought before getting one as they tend to be a bit ruff.
Mid 2004 I think they changed the paint process and rust should be gone (unless it's a van!)Many of the earlier Mercs were absolute hounds.......I'd paws for thought before getting one as they tend to be a bit ruff.
... they didn't
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/introduction/12066...
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/introduction/12066...
Edited by skyrover on Thursday 29th August 07:48
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