Which model do I go for? (dillema)

[mxs]

Seriously thinking about trading up from my '98 facelift C180 auto elegance to a 2001/02 180.

What are the pro's & con's on the newer version? I have heard of build quality problems, but are there any other things I need to look out for or take into account?

Any peeps out there who have done this, and wish they hadn't?

 

[splang]

I have a c180 04 build (not the very latest one though) and I wish I hadn't.

It has been back 8 times with rattles and it has just developed a new one!!

MB C Class build quality is rubbish in my opinion (compared with my last car - a 3 series BMW)!!

 

[KLP 92]

Well i found the new shape very small inside. When i sit comfortably in the front there is no chance of anyone squeezing in behind me!
I don't really think the build quality is all that either, my demo car squeeked a fair bit and didn't feel that solid either.

 

[RichardM]

I had one as a loan car for two days last week, it had done 10K miles (C200 Classic) and didn't have any squeaks or rattles at all.

 

[fuzzer]

must be the luck of the draw. mine is fine.

if youre going for the 180 , try and get a 180 kompressor or a 200 kompressor as this makes a huge diference to the car.

 

[KLP 92]

I had one as a loan car for two days last week, it had done 10K miles (C200 Classic) and didn't have any squeaks or rattles at all.

You were the lucky one!
I drove one of the first models that were released so maybe they've improved since then. I still wouldn't buy one over the space issues.

 

[Shude]

if youre going for the 180 , try and get a 180 kompressor or a 200 kompressor as this makes a huge diference to the car.

Agree!

 

[nfs_tgb]

id say the old shape i was impressed with my 94 c250 not a problem what so ever was nice to drive and looked nice unlike the new ones which are starting to look like the adverage new car a bubble on wheels.

that just my little say lol not much help when your talking about upgradeing cars.

wouldnt a c36 amg be a better upgrade ? i would get a c36 if i could insure one.

 

[fuzzer]

wouldnt a c36 amg be a better upgrade ? i would get a c36 if i could insure one.

Its not just the insurance , its a complete labour of love when youve got one. Everything is expencive about owning an AMG.

 

[Flash]

Mine is now perfect - had few electrical glitches from new which have all now been reosolved finaly under warranty - mine is very well speced and is a real head turner (its had the zymol treatment etc.) and depsite being just over 1 year old is in showroom condition.

CLS is next on the cards...

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