daymoon
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So new car time.
I like my comfort as I do 400 miles a week to just get to work and back.
Choosing between 530D E39 and E270 CDi at the moment. (Do like the look of CLK 270 though!)
Don't know much about Mercs, But I am sure some of you will!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2003-53-MERCEDES-E270-CDI-AVANTGARDE-SILVER-/300871139298?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item460d513fe2
This is what I am looking at at the moment as it's local.
What are they like reliability wise?
Running costs?
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lozarus
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Not had a e270 but out of those I'd have a 530d, add another grand on and u can get an e60.
Had the 2.7 5 pot Diesel engine in an ml and the 3.0d BM and the bm engine is soo much smoother, nicer sounding and I reckon you'd get better mpg.
Edit; can get a e60 530d for as little as 4 for a high miler
[Edited on 24-03-2013 by lozarus]
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Jambo
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Mercedes are good for comfort. Only recently have they cottoned on to the fact BMW buyers would not get a Merc because they handle like barges.
That will be lovely inside, I was in the back of one the other week from the airport and couldn't beleive how big it was. Overall very nice, but I'd have the BMW as it will be fun to drive as opposed to be driven in.
Unless of course you prefer that relaxed style of driving
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daymoon
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Thanks.
I am not really interested in E60. I would rather have a lower mileage E39. Also read that early E60's weren't that well built + they have DPF...(Actually not sure if mercs do?)
I also think that 530D might be a better choice. I do love interior's of Mercs though! ARgh!
oh and what ever I get HAS to be manual.
[Edited on 24-03-2013 by daymoon]
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John
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No reason to worry about a DPF if doing 400 miles a week.
On a car that's done 130k miles.
[Edited on 24-03-2013 by John]
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Simon_16v
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You only get DPF troubles when you run around town all day and they don't get hot enough to self cleanse themselves
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Ben J
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My Dad has just got rid of his E220 CDI E-Class of that era. He loved it. But he's 64.
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Jambo
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Manual Mercedes. Good luck with that! Lol
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daymoon
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quote: Originally posted by Jambo
Manual Mercedes. Good luck with that! Lol
why?
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ryzer
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I had one for a few weeks as a company car, was so comfortable it was unreal. that one looks a lovely example, but you don't see many manuals. not very desirable
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daymoon
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quote: Originally posted by ryzer
I had one for a few weeks as a company car, was so comfortable it was unreal. that one looks a lovely example, but you don't see many manuals. not very desirable
Manual is all I want. the one I posted is manual!
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richc
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I think they are talking about residual terms.
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Ben J
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Why a manual over an auto btw?
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Jambo
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Auto far more suited to a luxury barge,
Far far smoother
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