SSBB
Active Member
I've always owned Japanese cars, I dont care what anyone says, they are built well and the engineering is excellent. My advice to anyone has always been 'Buy German or Japanese (in that order). Well for the first time I am now able to afford a German car and I want a Mercedes. Cant afford a diesel, so it will have to be a C180 for about £4000.
If I do buy one, what kind of engine life can I expect, I would intend to keep the car for at least five years. I do all my own maintenance and Im a perfectionist beyond normality (according to the wife). If the book says 1.23 foot pound of torque, then thats what it gets etc...
Any advice on running costs, common problems etc from people who look after their own cars would be great. Meanwhile, Im chomping at the bit to get my 'new' mercedes.

If I do buy one, what kind of engine life can I expect, I would intend to keep the car for at least five years. I do all my own maintenance and Im a perfectionist beyond normality (according to the wife). If the book says 1.23 foot pound of torque, then thats what it gets etc...
Any advice on running costs, common problems etc from people who look after their own cars would be great. Meanwhile, Im chomping at the bit to get my 'new' mercedes.
