Mercades becoming more mainstream and less exclusive

[Tezz]

My MB IS CHEAPER TO SERVICE THAN MY JAG

Lol b service is £ 70 parts 0n mine, unless you go to mb, then is £ 690 for same up to £ 1089 depending on dealership

MB have lost there class due to 1 fact they don't care about quality any more, but still want cash

 

[Spider10]

£273 Mb
387 jag, same service

 

[SmartAmg]

There are a couple of Mondeo’s near to me which are both the Vignale models.
They’re very nice looking cars. What’s the Merc equivalent, the C Class?

Yep, the C class, and i agree they are a good looking motor in Vignale trim.

 

[ChrisHGTV]

Yep, the C class, and i agree they are a good looking motor in Vignale trim.

Size wise i would think a Mondeo is closer to an E? I looked at C's but they were smaller than my old Mondeo. The Mondeo is quite a big car - i think it's wider than the E.

 

[SmartAmg]

Size wise i would think a Mondeo is closer to an E? I looked at C's but they were smaller than my old Mondeo. The Mondeo is quite a big car - i think it's wider than the E.

Fair enough.

 

[ChrisHGTV]

Fair enough.

One thing i really prefer on the E (compared to the Mondy) is the turning circle. I guess because it's rear wheel drive. It never ceases to amaze me how much more maneuverable it is!

 

[Dryce]

One thing i really prefer on the E (compared to the Mondy) is the turning circle. I guess because it's rear wheel drive. It never ceases to amaze me how much more maneuverable it is!

I always assumed it was a design attribute - down the traditional use as a taxi on the continent.

 

[whitenemesis]

I think it's the RWD thing as my Lexus has a similarly tight turning circle

 

[Bellow]

Don't CV joints in FWD driveshafts limit the lock potential? A transverse engine can limit space for wheel wells also.

 

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Size wise i would think a Mondeo is closer to an E? I looked at C's but they were smaller than my old Mondeo. The Mondeo is quite a big car - i think it's wider than the E.

I agree Chris. Our C Class estate certainly does seem a tad smaller than the 2018 Mondeo we had.