Are these reliable? Merc W203

Are these reliable? Merc W203

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Otispunkmeyer

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12,611 posts

156 months

Saturday 21st July 2018
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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

that has caught my eye at a snip under 3 grand. Its a 2006 so a facelifted W203, should have many of the earlier versions troubles ironed out?

Just after something comfortable and easy to drive for the 30 mile slog to work. At this price I can forgive some slightly naff economy so long as it'll do low 30's.

Otispunkmeyer

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12,611 posts

156 months

Sunday 22nd July 2018
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How about MK6 VW Golf SE/GTs with the 1.4TSI engine?

(think these are 140 or 160 PS depending on trim, I ain't bothered so long as it goes, has CC and is comfy).


I realise these aren't particularly well thought of engines with all the timing chain issues, but I'm playing the game here that if its done 60-70,000 miles already, its either OK or has been fixed previously.

Edited by Otispunkmeyer on Sunday 22 July 08:26