Merc C320 CDI

[halo34]

Been offered a rather good deal on a 06 plate C Class with 36k - from Merc themselves.

Has the sports pack and leather - no sat nav but not really bothered about that.

Any opinions on this car or any big worries with them?

Viewing it tomorrow and to all intents and purposes its a cracking diesel (yes it has to be one).

It is much cheaper than the 5 Series 530d M Sport so having a good look at it.

Edited by halo34 on Saturday 3rd April 16:49

[B17NNS]

Nothing to say really other than just had a drive in my dads new (used) car. A 56 plate 320 CDI CLK. Absolute belter of an engine!

[ALawson]

How good a deal?

[TDutchy]

Lovely place to be, even the back seat at 6 foot.
Only heard great things about the 320 Cdi.
Must say, they look pretty mean in Sport guise too. What colour?

[Parrot of Doom]

Leaky injector seals is the only common fault I'm aware of. Ask if they'll remove the engine cover (only a few bolts) so you can look into the wells for black death.

[AndyM31]

The C320 CDI engine is one of the best diesels I have driven. The power is on tap as well as it being a quiet engine. The fuel efficiency is also rather good, have a drive and push it a bit and you will then get the feel for the power and torque.

[GFWilliams]

My dad has one and loves it - very effortlessly quick and comfy.. The 320d seems to be fairly rare too and looks good with the two exhausts

[halo34]

It's iridium silver - the deals makes it close to 14k.

Which for a sub 40k car seems ok and I can always extend warranty.

It on paper seems worthy replacement for my v70 d5

thanks guys

[alfaspiderman2]

I've got an '06 C320cdi Estate. As per previous posters, the engine makes the car really. It's an excellent compromise between performance, refinement, and economy.

Handling isn't as good as a BMW but otherwise cannot fault the car.

Even makes a reasonable noise for a diesel and the 7G gearbox always seems to be in the sweet spot.

I'm toying with DMS'ing mine - 290bhp!

[davidjpowell]

Comand Sat Nav can be retrofitted it it is an issue.

Fantastic engine - miss mine still.

Only significant fault that I saw (and it was a biggie!) was the gearbox. Problems are not unknown but if it's changing smoothly then that's a very positive sign.

[Wacky Racer]

The 320cdi engine is magnificent.....powerful, economical and smooth.......

Had one in the wife's CLS.........Highly recommended.

[Monkeylegend]

davidjpowell said:

Comand Sat Nav can be retrofitted it it is an issue.

Fantastic engine - miss mine still.

Only significant fault that I saw (and it was a biggie!) was the gearbox. Problems are not unknown but if it's changing smoothly then that's a very positive sign.

Regular gearbox oil changes approx every 40k will help.

[Lefty Two Drams]

I had a '55 plate E320cdi and had no complaints whatsoever. That engine is superb.

[HD Adam]

Another vote for the engine. I have the S320 CDI and it manages to haul that around pretty sharpish and gets 45mpg on a run.
Can't argue with that.

[halo34]

Well I havent managed to drive it yet but after various calls the dealers bang on my price to change.

The problem I have is I am not convinced in terms of space - I have a V70 just now and whilst the estate isnt a must - rear legroom is.

Starting to wonder if the E-Class is a better option - plus the Volvo is very well screwed together and I am not sure the C-Class is a match.

Might just be my perception though?

[TDutchy]

halo34 said:

Well I havent managed to drive it yet but after various calls the dealers bang on my price to change.

The problem I have is I am not convinced in terms of space - I have a V70 just now and whilst the estate isnt a must - rear legroom is.

Starting to wonder if the E-Class is a better option - plus the Volvo is very well screwed together and I am not sure the C-Class is a match.

Might just be my perception though?

My old man has had two V70s. I am 6 foot and never find it any bother. Was in a C Class recently and was quite impressed, after initial scepticism. Quite impressed I was.

[davidjpowell]

C class is a bit tight in my opinion. E is that bit bigger, but also much better put together with a more quality feel.

Might be worth having a look at www.mbclub.co.uk - plenty of people really know their MB's there.