My New Project Car! - AMG Kitted, Moon Mileage 2006 S/W203 C220 CDI Estate

[KillerHERTZ]

After recently getting a rescue dog (Fred, 3 1/2 years old). It instantly became apparent that I was unable to transport him around in the SL. Even with aload of blankets etc, its not worth the risk that he would scratch the seats, dash or centre console.

So, not wanting to get rid of it, I decided to get a 2nd car. - At what number of cars does it become a Mercedes fleet?
With a budget of around £1-2k total, I planned on getting an old Mercedes diesel estate workhorse. An E-Class was too big for my Mrs who will be driving it also, so I opted for a S203 but it had to be a 'Sport Edtion' (basically an Avantgarde spec, with the AMG kit on it), Diesel and an Auto. I also fancied getting a project for my YouTube channel.

So, here we have my 2006, C220 cdi Estate, with AMG kit. The car currently has no MOT (suspension issues) and 176k on the clock. - I bought it Sight-Unseen so have taken a bit of a risk!.

The ulitmate plan is to get it to Germany next year and do a Lap of the Nurburgring


Here is the first episode of my series:

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Him riding Shotgun is in the SL do-able...ish!:

 

[AMGeed]

Nice doggy

 

[ALFAitalia]

I look forward to following your progress.

 

[Chrishazle]

S203 (my first foray into MB) comes with a dog guard so furry friend should be able to travel in the back without problem, just get a boot liner. I bought a made to measure washable one I still use in my S204, the front part zips open for when you have the rear seats folded and the whole thing can go in the washing machine when needed. Don't know if the guy I bought from (on Ebay) still offers them.

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Thanks all.

I just hope it doesn't become a money pit with and hidden horrors yet to be discovered! Got a mate with portable ramps which he is going to bring over, so we know exactly what needs replacing as far as suspension components.

 

[Darrell]

Looking forward to this.

 

[SpikyMikey]

After recently getting a rescue dog (Fred, 3 1/2 years old). It instantly became apparent that I was unable to transport him around in the SL. Even with aload of blankets etc, its not worth the risk that he would scratch the seats, dash or centre console.

So, not wanting to get rid of it, I decided to get a 2nd car. - At what number of cars does it become a Mercedes fleet? :
With a budget of around £1-2k total, I planned on getting an old Mercedes diesel estate workhorse. An E-Class was too big for my Mrs who will be driving it also, so I opted for a S203 but it had to be a 'Sport Edtion' (basically an Avantgarde spec, with the AMG kit on it), Diesel and an Auto. I also fancied getting a project for my YouTube channel.

So, here we have my 2006, C220 cdi Estate, with AMG kit. The car currently has no MOT (suspension issues) and 176k on the clock. - I bought it Sight-Unseen so have taken a bit of a risk!.

The ulitmate plan is to get it to Germany next year and do a Lap of the Nurburgring


Here is the first episode of my series:

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Him riding Shotgun is do-able...ish!:
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Fred looks like a happy chappy.
Looking forward to seeing how this progresses.

 

[AMGeed]

Thanks all.

I just hope it doesn't become a money pit with and hidden horrors yet to be discovered! Got a mate with portable ramps which he is going to bring over, so we know exactly what needs replacing as far as suspension components.

If it's anything like my S204, get the brake lines checked, especially those hidden under the covers on the passenger side.

 

[DSM10000]

After recently getting a rescue dog (Fred, 3 1/2 years old). It instantly became apparent that I was unable to transport him around in the SL. Even with aload of blankets etc, its not worth the risk that he would scratch the seats, dash or centre console.

So, not wanting to get rid of it, I decided to get a 2nd car. - At what number of cars does it become a Mercedes fleet?
With a budget of around £1-2k total, I planned on getting an old Mercedes diesel estate workhorse. An E-Class was too big for my Mrs who will be driving it also, so I opted for a S203 but it had to be a 'Sport Edtion' (basically an Avantgarde spec, with the AMG kit on it), Diesel and an Auto. I also fancied getting a project for my YouTube channel.

So, here we have my 2006, C220 cdi Estate, with AMG kit. The car currently has no MOT (suspension issues) and 176k on the clock. - I bought it Sight-Unseen so have taken a bit of a risk!.

The ulitmate plan is to get it to Germany next year and do a Lap of the Nurburgring


Here is the first episode of my series:

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What a lovely looking hound

 

[noogieman]

Sweet K9

 

[Trickythemerc]

You just got to love Fred

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

The other strong reason for a dog car is coat shedding. The fox red that we occasionally babysit, leaves her hair everywhere whenever she travels.

A nightmare for someone who likes a clean and tidy car

She is much happier in the back of an estate too. Snooze-tastic

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Thanks for replies.

So soon after Christmas, im going to get it taxed for a month/Insured, drive it to my garage/MOT centre and ask them to attempt to put it through (ill advise them in advance my plans). So they can provide me with a full list of all issues which need correcting + Look for any horrors which might cancel the entire project.

 

[Gollom]

Thanks for replies.

So soon after Christmas, im going to get it taxed for a month/Insured, drive it to my garage/MOT centre and ask them to attempt to put it through (ill advise them in advance my plans). So they can provide me with a full list of all issues which need correcting + Look for any horrors which might cancel the entire project.

Any sane person would have done that BEFORE purchasing....

 

[KillerHERTZ]

Any sane person would have done that BEFORE purchasing....

As per the video, the car was 400 miles away. - Im taking a risk. Worse case I can flogg the car for its parts & make money back

 

[Mactech]

Look familiar? If it is any comfort, I bought this 180K back in 2015 with 100k miles on it. I put another 25k miles on it prior to selling in 2017. It was just an 'in-between' car that cost a service and a pair of tyres in my tenure.


I watched its mileage climb by 1/4 of a million in the 5 years after that (!) until it disappeared off the radar closing in on 400k...
It's first owner was someone called 'Hertz'
We'll have to see how this one pans out, but you could have made worse choices.
PS. Our dogs loved to ride in the back. I'm sure Fred will too.

 

[MikeInWimbledon]

Look familiar? If it is any comfort, I bought this 180K back in 2015 with 100k miles on it. I put another 25k miles on it prior to selling in 2017. It was just an 'in-between' car that cost a service and a pair of tyres in my tenure.

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I watched its mileage climb by 1/4 of a million in the 5 years after that (!) until it disappeared off the radar closing in on 400k...
It's first owner was someone called 'Hertz'
We'll have to see how this one pans out, but you could have made worse choices.
PS. Our dogs loved to ride in the back. I'm sure Fred will too.

Amen. My back catalogue with 5-10 year old German and Swedish estates goes 35 years. They go on forever, and there's always a strong used demand for them. Can't go wrong with them generally.

 

[philnewmerc]

Great buy and lovely dog.
However, the rules for the dog location in an estate car are:
1 If partner doesn't mind - front seat on lap
2 Or, rear seat.
3 Or, if they're disgraced themselves e.g. rolling in fox poo like a muppet, the boot.

 

[ALFAitalia]

Thanks for replies.

So soon after Christmas, im going to get it taxed for a month/Insured, drive it to my garage/MOT centre and ask them to attempt to put it through (ill advise them in advance my plans). So they can provide me with a full list of all issues which need correcting + Look for any horrors which might cancel the entire project.

You won't be able to tax it with no MOT though....but you don't need to if its just being driven somewhere to a pre booked MOT. Obs you need insurance though!

 

[SpikyMikey]

Great buy and lovely dog.
However, the rules for the dog location in an estate car are:
1 If partner doesn't mind - front seat on lap
2 Or, rear seat.
3 Or, if they're disgraced themselves e.g. rolling in fox poo like a muppet, the boot.

Have you ever had a Labrador?
25kgs of muddy, pond weed slimed pooch has only one place in the car...and that's firmly behind the dog guard in the boot.