2004 W203 C230K Avantgarde

[robert.saunders]

http://www.directmercedes.co.uk/veh...iant%3d%26startdate%3d%26perpage%3d%26page%3d

Any thoughts on this folks?? I'm likely to be able to purchase soon, and this is pretty much what I'll be looking for.

 

[purplegoddess]

well i think its rather nice

 

[gl boy]

:bannana: looks a nice motor and plenty of optional boxes ticked.. regards jon

 

[robert.saunders]

Nice to know they crop up every now and then with some decent options; and the black is really growing on me, I didn't really entertain that colour before

 

[gl boy]

Nice to know they crop up every now and then with some decent options; and the black is really growing on me, I didn't really entertain that colour before

great colour..love ob/black...(imo)would prefer light beige interior but black is fine regards jon

 

[jeremytaylor]

Come on, surely anything's better than a Mondeo (joke - I know they are good cars, just lacking a little something on the front of the bonnet)

But seriously (as Phil Collins once sung ...) that's a good spec: Leather, Comand, CD changer, Parktronic and Xenons. Anything more is superfluous in my book. Haven't driven one but I understand the 230K is not exactly slow. My only concern would be the sports suspension - i.e. will it be too harsh? My 320 is on 17" wheels but with standard Avantgarde suspension, and that's nice and comfy for me.

 

[robert.saunders]

The Mondeo really is good (honestly, esp with the 2.2 TDCi) but I agree completely, it's lacking the star

The W203 I had is the only car I have ever had that I genuinely miss. That says a lot in my book.

I have driven a 230K, it was reasonably rapid

 

[kjay]

lovely!!!

The facelift model and black leather. That will be one very nice place to sit.
And, the 230K model!

Get it bought!!

 

[jeremytaylor]

The W203 I had is the only car I have ever had that I genuinely miss. That says a lot in my book.

Same here. I really regreted selling my 270CDI, even though I traded it for an E320 (hence my C320!). I suspect the fuel consumption of the 230K may come as a bit if a shock after the Mondy and your 220CDI

 

[robert.saunders]

I suspect the fuel consumption of the 230K may come as a bit if a shock after the Mondy and your 220CDI

Very fair point. I did wonder that for about 10secs when I first saw it; then decided it wouldn't be too bad

 

[gl boy]

Very fair point. I did wonder that for about 10secs when I first saw it; then decided it wouldn't be too bad

should worry about fuel economy you will always find the money for fuel regards jon

 

[robert.saunders]

I daren't drive it in London though

 

[gl boy]

I daren't drive it in London though

luckly like me your plenty of miles away

 

[gina2201]

I wouldn't imagine the 230k would be too thirsty judging on my last one. I know this one is newer but still?!

 

[Shude]

I see it already has the club pedals, that's one less job to do...

 

[verytalldave]

I daren't drive it in London though

Virtually identical to mine - except the colour and that mine is a 200K. Also yours has bi-Xexons and mine has a sunroof. Price/mileage all very similar. I purposely went for the 200 instead of the 230 BECAUSE of the looming London road tax penalty. Call it what you like, in any language its an additional TAX.
I figured that a 200 would be easier to trade-in when the time comes than a car thats in Band G. It is a big difference and worthy of consideration. I dont know whether its something thats figured in your calculations, and if not, then give it at least a moments thought. Otherwise, its a magnificent car. Looks good in Black too. Not an easy colour to keep clean - specially with all this seasonal salt on the roads, but when clean - WOW!
Here's mine............

 

[gina2201]

Black is the new black, according to me so buy it!

 

[gl boy]

Black is the new black, according to me so buy it!

agreed

 

[robert.saunders]

Thanks for all your comments. It's a shame as I can't commit to that particular one, but things may be looking up for Spring when I will hopefully be looking at MB-ownership again. It is a desirable spec tho

 

[fuzzer]

If i were going back to W203 ownership , i wouldnt hesitate in looking for a C270 CDI. Super engine and plenty power and plenty mpg's to go with it.