Advice and info required please

[Rudeboy99]

Hi out there I've been the happy owner of a w203 c180k coupe for nearly two years now I love the look etc of this car for my sins lol but want to get the face lift model I don't do major mileage so want a petrol have been looking at c180 200k but was after thoughts advice on the c320 c 230 v6 petrols are they reliable are they much quicker etc as have found my current c180 petrol wanting sometimes I gather the c200k is essentially the same with a tad more horsepower I'm not bothered about the extra fuel costs if I get more grins was more concerned if they are reliable and worth the gamble please help before I go barmy!!!

 

[CabrioDave]

Well, one piece of advice I'll give is to (please!) use some punctuation so that we can breathe!

 

[Rudeboy99]

Cheers thanks for the constructive advice!

 

[Ted]

Rudeboy. The 320 engine is an absolute beauty. Smooth as silk and the economy was better than my current 1.8.
Beware on plug changes - there are 12, and they aren't easy to get at.

 

[clk320x]

Rudeboy. The 320 engine is an absolute beauty. Smooth as silk and the economy was better than my current 1.8.
Beware on plug changes - there are 12, and they aren't easy to get at.

I have a 320 in my CLK, as Ted says Silky smooth and good power, pulls like a train

 

[David404]

Fewer miles you do the less impact fuel consumption has. Am sure a V6 would put a smile on your face every time you drove it. I have an E320 (diesel) and it goes like stink when asked, most of the time its just effortless. Joy to drive with the 7-GTronic. Don't buy a manual.

 

[clk320x]

Fewer miles you do the less impact fuel consumption has. Am sure a V6 would put a smile on your face every time you drove it. I have an E320 (diesel) and it goes like stink when asked, most of the time its just effortless. Joy to drive with the 7-GTronic. Don't buy a manual.

Yeh exactly, my 320 petrol when you put your foot down it's crazy, next car will be a V8 supercharged tho

 

[Rudeboy99]

Thanks guys the c320 was on my mind.how is that engine for reliability?

 

[Milton7]

Another vote for the 3.2 V6 petrol. My CLK is nearing 100k doesn't need any oil between services and averages 33-34mpg.