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    New W204 C-Class owners discussion

    Well worth it. I managed to get pretty much what I set out to get for nearly my target price after about four weeks and three trips to the dealer. Helped that I was in a good position re time of year and month, the but then that's the way you do it, eh? For info, discount plus dealer...
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    New W204 C-Class owners discussion

    We didn't get any of that when arranging our C-Class on Agility. Having said that, anti money laundering is what it is so they're obviously only doing it because they have to based on profile etc.
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    Rejected My 2012 C350 CDI- It just turned ugly

    For the record, my C220 CDI Estate (2011 facelift, purchased new in June 2012) doesn't have any noises like that and I wouldn't accept them if it did. Best of luck getting it sorted.
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    VW Passat estate Highline CR TDi 140

    Had a Touran of similar vintage (same engine) for a few years. It was a manual, but I'd never describe it as gutless. Especially not when a new Passat is at least £150 more per month on a PCP deal when compared to a C-Class or 3-Series of similar spec! Even after a few months I'm still...
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    Avatars and signatures - useful/entertaining or a waste of space?

    Avatars are a handy way of visually identifying the poster. Recognising avatars from known 'good' posters is sometimes quite handy in large threads. Can't see any reason why they should be removed. Signatures I don't mind (see below!), but these need to be applied with a bit of discipline and...
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    2011 c220 cdi and c250 cdi facelifts sound NOISY?

    I'm actually surprised how civilised it sounds. OK, it's never going to be a V8, V6 or even a decent I4 like a Honda VTEC, but it is relatively muted and unimposing. Certainly, my old VW 2.0 TDI was much more 'diesel-y' sounding, especially in the morning. Let's be honest, we don't buy...
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    New W204 C-Class owners discussion

    Yes, all C-Class have cruise as standard. Edit: The M-B website confirms this: http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/content/unitedkingdom/mpc/mpc_unitedkingdom_website/en/home_mpc/passengercars/home/new_cars/models/c-class/_w204/facts/equipment_accessories/lines.html
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    2012 W204 - No clock unless ignition is on?!

    Maybe this is a side effect of having Comand. I can switch the audio on by pressing the centre console control in.
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    2012 W204 - No clock unless ignition is on?!

    Ahh, maybe I'm just being a plum then. When I drop my son off at school we often sit and chat for 5-10 minutes before he gets out of the car. I've found in this scenario I've not been able to see a clock and I'm sure I would've looked straight ahead, but I am getting on a bit, so...! Maybe the...
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    2012 W204 - No clock unless ignition is on?!

    The clock on the main 6" display?
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    2012 W204 - No clock unless ignition is on?!

    Just noticed this the other day; the car cannot tell you the time unless you put the ignition on, is that right? Sure, you can switch on the audio without the key in but unless you put it in and turn it to the Acc position it actively refuses to show the time on the main display. Even a 1978...
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    C180 CGI 1.8 or 1.6 liter

    Like it or not, engine downsizing is a trend that is likely to continue. We (and by that I mean, I!) need to stop focussing on cubic capacity as a way of judging an engine's worth. I've stated elsewhere that I'm generally in favour of this, as should anyone who's been able to compare a...
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    New model C Class Sport Plus saloon

    I forgot about that. Is the excess on the 7 day cover not horrendous?
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    Decisions, decisions - C250CDi Estate

    That is true.
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    Decisions, decisions - C250CDi Estate

    I've recently been through s similar thought process and ended up with a MY2012 C220CDI Sport. Here are my thoughts: Didn't even try a C250 as the higher purchase price and poorer economy wouldn't pass SWMBO's financial auditing! I've no doubt it would be faster, but let's be honest neither...
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