Advice regarding C220d purchase

[Brani2]

Hello fellow Mercedes enthusiasts,

I am looking to buy a used Mercedes Benz C220d, and have identified one particular car that I really like. I want to get your opinion on its specifications/trim and have you help me identify whether the car is missing any must-have tech/extra.

The car is a C220d with 204ps (Avantgarde), and has the following equipment:

Wheels / Suspension
43.2 cm (17 ") 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels

Security / Technology
Active parking assistant with PARKTRONIC
Active Lane Keeping Assist
Active Blind Spot Assist
Trailer Hitch with ESP ® trailer stabilization
DISTRONIC PLUS
ECO start-stop function
LED Intelligent Light System right-hand traffic
PRE-SAFE® PLUS
Rain-sensing wipers
Touchpad with controller
Traffic sign assistant

interior
Automatic climate control THERMATIC with 2 climate zones
Panoramic sunroof
Seat heating for driver and front passenger
Heat insulating dark-tinted glass
Decorative elements aluminum with longitudinal grinding light

Radio / Communication
COMAND ONLINE
Communication module for the use of Mercedes connect me services

various
4-way lumbar support
AGILITY CONTROL suspension with selective damping system
Storage package
Active hood
Ambient lighting
Exterior mirror electrically foldable
Business Package Plus
DYNAMIC SELECT
diesel particulate Filter
Door sills with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering, illuminated
Driving Assistance package
GPS antenna
Interior and exterior mirrors automatically dimming on driver side
Inner sky fabric crystal gray
Interior light package
Comfort Direct-Steer
Steering Assist
Mercedes-Benz emergency call system
Night package
Tire pressure monitoring system
Remote Online
Seat comfort package
Seat backs can be folded in the rear
Mirror package
phone antenna
Ambient lighting
Preparing live traffic information

Standard
7G-TRONIC PLUS
3. Brake light in LED technology
4 cyl. diesel engine
ADAPTIVE BRAKE
ATTENTION ASSIST
Storage compartment with 12V socket in center console
Airbags for driver and front passenger
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Armrest for driver and front passenger foldable with compartment
Wing mirror left u. re. heated, el. adjustable from the inside
Bluetooth interface with hands-free capability
Bottle Holder
Brake pad wear warning indicator
Glasses compartment in roof control unit
Crash-active pedal system
Diesel misfuelling protection
direct-Steer
ESP® Curve Dynamics Wizard
Door sills in front with "Mercedes-Benz" lettering
Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
Headlamp Assist
Electric window lift el. With comfort operation. and anti-trap
Parking brake electric
Liquid level indicator
Luggage net sideways in the trunk left with two hooks
Glove compartment illuminated and lockable
Tail lights incl. Tail, brake, rear fog light in LED
Rear window heated with time control
ISOFIX child seat attachment with top tether in the rear
License plate lighting in LED technology
Trunk lid remote unlocking
Instrument cluster with multifunction display
Headrests 5-fold
Speaker with front bass 5-fold
Steering column mechanically adjustable
Multifunction steering wheel, black leather, 3-spoke design
Trip calculator in the multifunction display
Service interval display ASSYST
Sidebags for driver and Beif. (Komb.Thorax- / pelvisbag)
Sun visors
Pocket hook laterally in the trunk
Tip wiping function for windscreen wipers
First aid kit
Electrically adjustable front seats
Warning triangle
Windowbags
Heat-insulating glass green all around
Central locking with internal switch

 

[Deleted member 149005]

Only you can decide what spec you want...no one else...

 

[Brani2]

Only you can decide what spec you want...no one else...

Well thanks for that. I wasn't asking anyone to make decisions for me, but rather was hoping someone who owns a C class could shed some light into any spec that the car does not have and is a must have.

 

[Deleted member 149005]

Erh,,,you are asking for what your car “must have”..

How about telling us what sort of driving you do and what matters to YOU.
- long motorway distance or short town driving?
- performance or economy?
- handling or comfort?
- just you driving or is the car shared with another driver?
- known routes or new routes?
- passengers and luggage or just you?
- do running costs matter or the performance?
- what budget can you afford?
- is in car audio important to you?


- do you need a trailer hitch? Many don’t.

Then maybe we can help you identify the most relevant features to your needs...


And if you can post the mileage and price, we might be able to form a view on whether it is good value...

 

[geraldrobins]

It seems a highly specced car and has comand. Not sure else anyone would want.
I would be concerned about service history and any warranty etc.

 

[DetailerDan]

I am confused.com

 

[DetailerDan]

I am confused.com

 

[ioweddie]

Don't buy it if its red

 

[DetailerDan]

1 thing I've noticed which is a must is it has an engine

 

[Brani2]

Erh,,,you are asking for what your car “must have”..

How about telling us what sort of driving you do and what matters to YOU.
- long motorway distance or short town driving?
- performance or economy?
- handling or comfort?
- just you driving or is the car shared with another driver?
- known routes or new routes?
- passengers and luggage or just you?
- do running costs matter or the performance?
- what budget can you afford?
- is in car audio important to you?


- do you need a trailer hitch? Many don’t.

Then maybe we can help you identify the most relevant features to your needs...


And if you can post the mileage and price, we might be able to form a view on whether it is good value...

hank

Thanks! It will be used for mostly in town driving, with the occasional long trip - however I would like to have performance on hand. I will be the sole driver and will in most cases not have more than 1 passenger with me. I don't need a trailer hitch;

The car has just over 50,000 miles, and is from a Mercedes dealership. Price wise it is 24,900 EUR. Sorry, I know this is a UK-based forum but I am based in Europe and am looking to import from Germany.

Thanks again.

 

[Deleted member 149005]

Tyres on the wheels?

 

[Brani2]

It seems a highly specced car and has comand. Not sure else anyone would want.
I would be concerned about service history and any warranty etc.

Thank you! Any known problems with C250d that I should be aware of?

 

[Deleted member 149005]

hank

Thanks! It will be used for mostly in town driving, with the occasional long trip - however I would like to have performance on hand. I will be the sole driver and will in most cases not have more than 1 passenger with me. I don't need a trailer hitch;

The car has just over 50,000 miles, and is from a Mercedes dealership. Price wise it is 24,900 EUR. Sorry, I know this is a UK-based forum but I am based in Europe and am looking to import from Germany.

Thanks again.

In which case your local market specification will be very different to what is available in the UK

 

[kianok]

Looks a decent spec.

The only thing that would put me off is that’s it’s not the sport model.

 

[geraldrobins]

Thank you! Any known problems with C250d that I should be aware of?

Water pumps, wheel sensors, etc but all cars can have a problem especially ones with a lot of tech.

 

[geraldrobins]

If you have owned a Mercedes before then be aware of the servicing costs.

 

[ioweddie]

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