Hi everyone,
I am going to replace my current car and found out two days ago that mercedes is one of the rare manufacturers making an diesel hybrid. I am looking at a second hand (sorry can't afford a brand new)
I went for a test drive today and it was a very pleasant drive.
I was told the following
The hybrid is to help the diesel engine and not to be used on electric only. In other words, the engine is always running but the electromotor will give it a push to it uses less diesel. Unlike Toyota or Mitsubishi, you cannot use the car in EV mode only. Nonetheless, this will still reduce the mpg.
I have read here and there some comments about the car that it is jerking sometimes. I did not notice this but I only drove it on flat and relatively straight road.
I am keen to learn from the experts what type of maintenance I should expect from a car with about 80,000miles.
Are there any type of typical faults I should be aware of before buying it?
Can you please confirm the car as a timing chain and not belt as I was told.
Thanks a lot for your help and educating a newbie of MB.
Thanks
I am going to replace my current car and found out two days ago that mercedes is one of the rare manufacturers making an diesel hybrid. I am looking at a second hand (sorry can't afford a brand new)
I went for a test drive today and it was a very pleasant drive.
I was told the following
The hybrid is to help the diesel engine and not to be used on electric only. In other words, the engine is always running but the electromotor will give it a push to it uses less diesel. Unlike Toyota or Mitsubishi, you cannot use the car in EV mode only. Nonetheless, this will still reduce the mpg.
I have read here and there some comments about the car that it is jerking sometimes. I did not notice this but I only drove it on flat and relatively straight road.
I am keen to learn from the experts what type of maintenance I should expect from a car with about 80,000miles.
Are there any type of typical faults I should be aware of before buying it?
Can you please confirm the car as a timing chain and not belt as I was told.
Thanks a lot for your help and educating a newbie of MB.
Thanks