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    Help - Stuck in sports Mode w204 2008 C280

    no-one have any thoughts on this?
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    Help - Stuck in sports Mode w204 2008 C280

    Hey folks, Got a problem where my C280 Sport wont come out of sport mode. It was temperamental before and would randomly flick into sports mode when driving but would go back to comfort with a restart of the car. Took it to a local indie and he hooked it up to the STAR system from home just...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    No i dont believe we can get as much of a comprehensive view on the history of a vehicle as what you can. Id driven Audi A3 saloon and and a BMW320d and they just didnt have the same sparkle. Not to mention the timing chain issues with the BMWs. Id also tested an older Cclass few years back...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Thanks for the recommendation, was going to do this anyways. will give them boys a shout
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    I have to say that i didnt ignore the advice, ive taken all advice on board under consideration before i made my decision. I was after all initially going to buy a diesel. Based on the advice here, the evidence on the provenance of the car, speaking to other local people who know the garage and...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    yeah guys bit the bullet and put a deposit down. Will def get it booked in for a good look over. Thanks all for your help. No doubt ill be back on soon should there be any nightmares with it! But for now im happy with my purchase
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    No this is definitely a keeper. I plan on putting another 100k miles on it and lots of TLC.
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Well folks, just went down and seen the C280 AMG and took it for a good run. It really does look spotless. cruising at 55mph , put it in sport mode and planted the foot and no hesitation in dropping a few gears and pulling like a train. Dealer is local to me and does have a good rep. Theres a...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Yeah 7 previous owners may put me off this one but I'm still going for a test drive to see first and foremost if I even like it! I'm not one for rushing into things like this so will be looking around for similar models. Even in mainland UK. If you were in my shoes and a nice clean one of...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    https://www.usedcarsni.com/2008-Mercedes-C-Class-SPORT-A-266269343?keywords=&make=16&model=0&fuel_type=1&trans_type=0&age_from=0&age_to=0&price_from=0&price_to=6000&user_type=0&mileage_to=0&body_style=0&keywords=&distance_enabled=0&distance_postcode=&homepage_search_attr=1&tab_id=0&search_type=1...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Thanks all the info guys. Going to look at one from a garage tomorrow. Jan 2008 Mercedes C-Class C280 Sport 4dr Auto AMG BODYSTYLING + 3.0 V6 ENGINE + PANORAMIC SUNROOF 77k miles £5990 Any ideas what i should be looking out for? Should i just make sure to get a 3 or 6 month warranty with them?
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Sorry should have mentioned was after Saloon/Touring
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Thanks, so now that youve reaffirmed my initial thoughts on what im after, Would you have any recommendations for petrol models? Also whats your thoughts on the Manual vs Auto gearboxes? Again ive always drove manual but was very open to the idea of an auto until I hear stories about people...
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    TBH im not sure why, ive always drove petrol but i think people (who know nothing about MB) are trying to brain wash me into the 'more reliable' and more economic diesel engines just so they look like they know what they are talking about. Hence why im here asking the people who own and drive them.
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    Need advice about buying a MB

    Hey all, was wondering if anyone could advise or steer me in the direction of a nice motor to buy. Havnt owned a Mercedes before but think its time i did. I have a budget of £5500 - £6000 so will obviously be looking at older models. This is a fair bit of money for me personally so was hoping...
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