thinking of going from E280 cdi to C220 coupe.

[sean1]

Ok so just got the 55 plate E280 Avantgarde a few month back after my a3 died, it was from family and it has just over 200k on the clock, the idea being it'll do until i get something better, my uncle now tells me he has a 2003 c220 coupe with 30 k on the clock, he had it from new and hardly ever used it.
so for any one with knowledge of both cars which is the better of he 2?

Thanks

 

[renault12ts]

Only you can tell.

They are totally different cars. What do you need a 2 door or a 4 door?

 

[sean1]

Only you can tell.

They are totally different cars. What do you need a 2 door or a 4 door?

my a3 is a 3 door, I do miss the extra space with a hatch back with seats down,
it doesn't bother me if i have a 3 or 4 door car.
I'm more interested in the drive, I really like the extra power the e220 has over the a3 sport and i believe the c220 is around the same bhp of the a3

 

[grober]

The early W203 models had quite a few problems with some resolved with the facelift in 2004. Designed as an "entry level" model they were built to a price compared to the larger models. What is in its favour is its low mileage but cars that have low mileage come with their own particular problems- you might have to change all the tyres for example. The E 280 is a better built vehicle BUT at 200k is bound to be feeling its age.

 

[sean1]

The early W203 models had quite a few problems with some resolved with the facelift in 2004. Designed as an "entry level" model they were built to a price compared to the larger models. What is in its favour is its low mileage but cars that have low mileage come with their own particular problems- you might have to change all the tyres for example. The E 280 is a better built vehicle BUT at 200k is bound to be feeling its age.

Apart from a few issues the e 280 is really good to drive, full MB service history, I didn't realise the c220 was an entry level, and i don't want a car that has a history of problems

Thanks

 

[DSM10000]

If I had to chose then it would be the E class, more spacious, more comfortable, quieter, better equipped, less likely to rust.........

 

[sean1]

If I had to chose then it would be the E class, more spacious, more comfortable, quieter, better equipped, less likely to rust.........

I drive to dorset from south yorkshire quite a bit and must say the drive down in the merc was far better than in the Audi and the merc didn't use that much more juice than the audi did. I did read that the e280's were galvanised, not sure if this is true, just shame it hasn't got blue tooth now have to go back to cd's

 

[DSM10000]

The C class was not galvanised (at least not properly) and are notorious for rusting.

Ignore mileage, if the E 280 has been well looked after it should prove reliable.

 

[HB]

The early W203 models had quite a few problems with some resolved with the facelift in 2004. Designed as an "entry level" model they were built to a price compared to the larger models. What is in its favour is its low mileage but cars that have low mileage come with their own particular problems- you might have to change all the tyres for example. The E 280 is a better built vehicle BUT at 200k is bound to be feeling its age.

200k - tired ?
I always say, keep your springs , shocks , bushes in good condition. Poor sloppy suspension makes a car feel it's age. The engine in the 280 is good for another 200k with ease.
My S211 had 175k on it and it felt superb as I looked after its suspension.

 

[sean1]

200k - tired ?
I always say, keep your springs , shocks , bushes in good condition. Poor sloppy suspension makes a car feel it's age. The engine in the 280 is good for another 200k with ease.
My S211 had 175k on it and it felt superb as I looked after its suspension.

Thanks I think you've just made my mind up, 1 other thing i did notice was the few days of summer we had the suspension a little creaky, but now the temp has dropped to low 20's the springs are silent again.

 

[timskemp]

Can you afford both???

The number of cars you need is N+1 where N is the number of cars you have...