mikeyb1049
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- May 6, 2012
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Hi all
After nigh on 20yrs as a 'I don't really want this car but have no choice' company car driver I'm soon to be collecting my car allowance which means I can buy the car of my dreams!! Ok so not really but I've always wanted a Merc and now have an opportunity to get one - after a lot of research I have narrowed it down to 2 options: a W208 320 or a W210 320cdi...the former being a massive indulgence on my part, the latter being the 'sensible' choice. I'm aware of the financial penalties of a petrol model and also the build/quality issues of this era so with that in mind would love to have any feedback/comments/experiences from you all regarding these 2 options. I'll be doing mainly motorway miles and am focusing on comfort and power - but would be really interested in comparisons between mpg do I can decide if the indulgent choice is a step too far!
Thanks
After nigh on 20yrs as a 'I don't really want this car but have no choice' company car driver I'm soon to be collecting my car allowance which means I can buy the car of my dreams!! Ok so not really but I've always wanted a Merc and now have an opportunity to get one - after a lot of research I have narrowed it down to 2 options: a W208 320 or a W210 320cdi...the former being a massive indulgence on my part, the latter being the 'sensible' choice. I'm aware of the financial penalties of a petrol model and also the build/quality issues of this era so with that in mind would love to have any feedback/comments/experiences from you all regarding these 2 options. I'll be doing mainly motorway miles and am focusing on comfort and power - but would be really interested in comparisons between mpg do I can decide if the indulgent choice is a step too far!
Thanks