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    Dare I buy a Mercedes?

    Ain't that the truth!
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    Dare I buy a Mercedes?

    I agree that the C55 is a mouth watering prospect but takes me some way away from where I need to be regarding running costs etc.!
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    Dare I buy a Mercedes?

    Bargain!
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    Dare I buy a Mercedes?

    I am looking at a 2011 on car sub 50k miles. I'd do around 6k miles a year these days. My cars are always maintained well. I used to do much of the work myself but now old age is creeping up with me so cost of servicing and repairs is a consideration. I've had 3 Mercs in the past. A W123 that...
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    Dare I buy a Mercedes?

    Yeah, sorry it was a bit of a rant! I'm aware that other manufacturers have issues as well but I was focussing on MB as that's what I decided upon. It's just that timing chains and timing gears aren't an exactly untried and experimental method of operating valves so I don't understand why they...
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    Dare I buy a Mercedes?

    I decided a while back to get another car and shortlisted BMW 3 series, Audi A4, Lexus IS250 and C Class. Decided on a C Class so asked questions on here and got good advice relating to potential mechanical problems and rusty subframes on older cars. So taking that all into account I decided...
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    Just had a look around Autotrader and some 2.0 ltr w205s 2015/16 cars sub 60k miles around £15,500 to £16,800ish. A couple sub 30k miles! Late 204's not much cheaper. Bearing in mind the limited supply of used cars at the moment and corresponding rise in retail prices not too bad I guess? Just...
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    Firstly thanks to all of you taking the time and trouble to post help and advice. That's helped me to come to the conclusion that a W204 C Class is probably not going to give me what I'm looking for what with a potential issues from both the M271 and M272 engines. And then the possibility of...
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    Can I double check which C or E Class petrol cars don't have the M271 engine fitted. Is the issue with these engine limited to a certain period or range of engine numbers or does it apply to all. I understand that to do a proper inspection of the rear subframe some parts like the rear part of...
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    Very nicely summed up! You just descibed my ancient Honda CRV! Cheers
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    Many thanks for all the input. In the meantime I've been to see an E Class E220 estate which was virtually mint despite 83k on the clock. I approached the subject of subframe inspection with the dealer but no way was he happy for me to do that assuring me it was just MOT'd and was fine. He was...
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    Thanks Chrishazle I could well be wrong about the 7 speed auto. Agree on the so called sealed for life boxes. How is 'life' defined? In the past I've always had such boxes serviced despite manufacturer's recommendations. I would expect 4000 to 5000 a year. Mainly local runs and a few longer...
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    So if I find the right car ideally I need to get it inspected before buying. In practice it's getting the dealer to agree to let me do that! Sounds like a bit of a mine field! Thanks for the input
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    C Class buying advice and opinions

    I've been looking at the many variations of the C Class around 2008-2010 as I'm looking to shortlist one for my next daily driver. Having waded through the many petrol and diesel options I think I've got a handle on what I want! First preference would be for an estate, secondly a saloon. I've...
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    The dreaded balance shaft issue - 2006 C280

    Thought I'd ring the dealer before setting off from home and the car's sold! So the hunt goes on! Thanks for your inputs. Cheers
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    The dreaded balance shaft issue - 2006 C280

    I've been doing a bit of digging and it seems that MB fitted improved parts from engine number 272930468993. Engine number of possible purchase is 272940302151 so looks like it'll be ok. Unless someone knows otherwise.......? Cheers
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    The dreaded balance shaft issue - 2006 C280

    Thanks DSM, I'm going to see it tomorrow and will give it a good 'once over'. I'm expecting it to be mint for the money. And then I expect to negotiate if I decide to go ahead! It has a good MOT history with just advisories for perished tyres where it just wasn't being used. I guess a few...
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    The dreaded balance shaft issue - 2006 C280

    I'm tempted to buy a 2006 C280 but am aware of the potential expensive issue with the balance shaft! The car has only covered 11k miles and been religiously service each year by MB main agent. Would this mitigate the risk of getting problems with the engine or is it not mileage related. The car...
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    Thinking of buying a W123 230E

    Very good point about the E5.
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    Thinking of buying a W123 230E

    Thanks Bellow I looked at that car and it seemed reasonable but miles away! I think I need to get out there and look at some cars to find out what's acceptable to me. As you say a rusty car is a not what I want. Been there several times with various classic cars! Hard dirty work and never get...
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