Rob84
New Member
I'm looking to trade in my 64 plate C220 diesel AMG Line Premium Plus (S205) for something else, and one option that is tempting me is going for the same model but with the hybrid diesel C300h and lower trim.
Why? Well, I do love how the car moves, the tech it comes with and it just looks so cool. But I've found the ride on my 19" AMG rims too harsh and want a less sporty set up. Hit a pothole the other day at only 10mph which destroyed a 1 year old runflat and wasn't cheap to replace. On average I get 45mpg with the C220d which I feel could be a bit higher with a diesel hybrid.
I can't see any other car I would really want to go for at the moment, without spending a lot more. The new GLA/B/C's have caught my eye and would suit a growing family, but will have to wait a few years for them to filter down to the second hand market.
I can see a healthy C350e owners forum but not much mention of C300h here. The plugin variety doesn't suit me yet as I don't have many options for charging hence the C300h.
I just wonder if any C300h owners would share their latest thoughts, after owning for some time and if they would buy it again? Is the scarcity of a diesel hybrid a bad thing in terms of maintenance down the line and availability of spare parts/garages that could service it?
Why? Well, I do love how the car moves, the tech it comes with and it just looks so cool. But I've found the ride on my 19" AMG rims too harsh and want a less sporty set up. Hit a pothole the other day at only 10mph which destroyed a 1 year old runflat and wasn't cheap to replace. On average I get 45mpg with the C220d which I feel could be a bit higher with a diesel hybrid.
I can't see any other car I would really want to go for at the moment, without spending a lot more. The new GLA/B/C's have caught my eye and would suit a growing family, but will have to wait a few years for them to filter down to the second hand market.
I can see a healthy C350e owners forum but not much mention of C300h here. The plugin variety doesn't suit me yet as I don't have many options for charging hence the C300h.
I just wonder if any C300h owners would share their latest thoughts, after owning for some time and if they would buy it again? Is the scarcity of a diesel hybrid a bad thing in terms of maintenance down the line and availability of spare parts/garages that could service it?