ExW205and204
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- Joined
- Mar 11, 2012
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- W205
Thought I would introduce myself.
After years of Honda's including 3 x Civic Type R's, I've switched to something more sensible especially since I became a father 6 weeks ago.
Always liked the W204, however the facelift tweeks really heightened my interest.
I went to the dealers to look at a 2nd hand C220. 4hrs later I had ordered a new C180 Sport Auto (7G+), all with a 3 week old baby in tow!
Ideally I wanted a C180 or C220 Manual, but after looking at availability especially a lack of colours for a manual I ordered the Auto in Alabandine Grey.
The grey was already built and awaiting shipping in Germany, so only had a 2 week wait.
So here are the pics;
Unfortunately I've already kerbed a wheel
.
Following our test drive, my Dad also went and ordered a C200 Sport Manual, which he picked up today.
The only 2 x niggles I have which are really minor are;
After years of Honda's including 3 x Civic Type R's, I've switched to something more sensible especially since I became a father 6 weeks ago.
Always liked the W204, however the facelift tweeks really heightened my interest.
I went to the dealers to look at a 2nd hand C220. 4hrs later I had ordered a new C180 Sport Auto (7G+), all with a 3 week old baby in tow!
Ideally I wanted a C180 or C220 Manual, but after looking at availability especially a lack of colours for a manual I ordered the Auto in Alabandine Grey.
The grey was already built and awaiting shipping in Germany, so only had a 2 week wait.
So here are the pics;
Unfortunately I've already kerbed a wheel
.Following our test drive, my Dad also went and ordered a C200 Sport Manual, which he picked up today.
The only 2 x niggles I have which are really minor are;
- The mirrors don't dip when you engage reverse.
- The C180 doesn't have the consumption display (see below), were as my Dad's C200 does ???