Going to see a C320 CDI Sport 2007 - MBClub UK

azaman · 06-12-2011, 12:01 AM

I am going to see one of these in the next couple of days, it's low mileage and has heated leather, Comand, Xenons, 7G gearbox and few other extras.

Anything I should be looking out for? I know the 7G box is not to everyone's tastes but is there anything other than this one should check on these cars?

SPX · 06-12-2011, 06:29 AM

Is it the same C320 CDi that's for sale on the forum?

st4 · 06-12-2011, 08:39 AM

Not a lot fairly reliable model. Make sure you like the 7g and is not jerky etc. there is an issue with the inlet port shut off motor on the V6 but you'll know if that's gone as it'll be slow. The c320 is an adorable bundle if joy and they are great fun practical fast cars.

amokwa · 06-12-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by st4

Not a lot fairly reliable model. Make sure you like the 7g and is not jerky etc. there is an issue with the inlet port shut off motor on the V6 but you'll know if that's gone as it'll be slow. The c320 is an adorable bundle if joy and they are great fun practical fast cars.

+1 We have an '06 Avantgarde.

**jaymanek** · 06-12-2011, 11:55 AM

They are very solid cars... Engine light or lack of power could be the inlet port shutoff motor but apart from that, nothing really goes wrong.

Check when the last transmission service was done... They should ideally be done every 40K although Mercedes say only once at 40K and never again!

azaman · 06-12-2011, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

Now in my search for a new steed I have stumbled upon an even higher spec (pano roof and harmon kardon) C280 Sport 2007, only done 24k and is cheaper than the C320CDI.

I dont drive much, maybe 5k miles per year so fuel costs dont worry me too much, question is which is the better car...?

azaman · 06-12-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetpea

Is it the same C320 CDi that's for sale on the forum?

Not seen this for sale, will have a dig around the forum

Found it: 2007 57 C320 CDI Sport 79k FMBSH. Black Leather (not MBTEX) Xenons, Phone.

This is the sort of car I am looking for but the mileage is too high for me. I'm looking around 40k miles.

amokwa · 06-12-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by azaman

I dont drive much, maybe 5k miles per year so fuel costs dont worry me too much, question is which is the better car...?

They C280 has 7 bhp more (228) however the diesel has an extra 145 lb/ft of torque and is faster to 60 you decide.

steve333 · 06-12-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by azaman

Thanks for the info guys.

Now in my search for a new steed I have stumbled upon an even higher spec (pano roof and harmon kardon) C280 Sport 2007, only done 24k and is cheaper than the C320CDI.

I dont drive much, maybe 5k miles per year so fuel costs dont worry me too much, question is which is the better car...?

As a low mileage user a petrol car would be my choice but to choose a 280 over a 320cdi wouldn't be my preference,take a v8 petrol out for a test drive

finisterre · 06-12-2011, 05:40 PM

if the engines last to 250k and you do 5k a year

the 24k should see you right until March 2056
the 40k should see you right until December 2053
the 79k should see you right until February 2045

It's a tricky one.

st4 · 06-12-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by finisterre

if the engines last to 250k and you do 5k a year

the 24k should see you right until March 2056
the 40k should see you right until December 2053
the 79k should see you right until February 2045

It's a tricky one.

But that's just engine. Body work, suspension interior will all be shot

Colin_b · 06-12-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by azaman

I am going to see one of these in the next couple of days, it's low mileage and has heated leather, Comand, Xenons, 7G gearbox and few other extras.

Anything I should be looking out for? I know the 7G box is not to everyone's tastes but is there anything other than this one should check on these cars?

I bought such a car earlier this year, 57 C320cdi, Comand and the rest.

My impression is that it has work its 65,000 miles extremely well, everything works as it should, and it belies its miles.

The 7g box is excellent, suspension is fine, its an elegance, not sport.

Performance is superb, overtaking is effortless

MPG between 29 and 37 depending on conditions.

azaman · 06-12-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by finisterre

if the engines last to 250k and you do 5k a year

the 24k should see you right until March 2056
the 40k should see you right until December 2053
the 79k should see you right until February 2045

It's a tricky one.

Not sure I'm planning on keeping it quite that long

Mercy1 · 06-12-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by azaman

Not sure I'm planning on keeping it quite that long

Good for you, if you are still around in 2045...doubt if I will be!

azaman · 07-12-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Mercy1

Good for you, if you are still around in 2045...doubt if I will be!

Should be getting ready for retirement around then

06-12-2011, 12:01 AM	#1
azaman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Car: E320 CDI Sport Posts: 501	Going to see a C320 CDI Sport 2007 I am going to see one of these in the next couple of days, it's low mileage and has heated leather, Comand, Xenons, 7G gearbox and few other extras. Anything I should be looking out for? I know the 7G box is not to everyone's tastes but is there anything other than this one should check on these cars?

06-12-2011, 05:40 PM	#10
finisterre Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buxton Car: Vito, Z4 Posts: 909	if the engines last to 250k and you do 5k a year the 24k should see you right until March 2056 the 40k should see you right until December 2053 the 79k should see you right until February 2045 It's a tricky one. Last edited by finisterre; 06-12-2011 at 05:41 PM. Reason: missing apostrophe

06-12-2011, 06:29 AM	#2
SPX Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2010 Car: S203 C32 AMG & RR Sport HSE Posts: 7,584	Is it the same C320 CDi that's for sale on the forum?

06-12-2011, 08:39 AM	#3
st4 Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: In the driving seat Car: C220cdi tourer Posts: 14,393	Not a lot fairly reliable model. Make sure you like the 7g and is not jerky etc. there is an issue with the inlet port shut off motor on the V6 but you'll know if that's gone as it'll be slow. The c320 is an adorable bundle if joy and they are great fun practical fast cars.

06-12-2011, 11:55 AM	#5
jaymanek Authorised Forum Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: Lots of Mercedes! Posts: 14,490	They are very solid cars... Engine light or lack of power could be the inlet port shutoff motor but apart from that, nothing really goes wrong. Check when the last transmission service was done... They should ideally be done every 40K although Mercedes say only once at 40K and never again!

06-12-2011, 03:15 PM	#6
azaman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: London Car: E320 CDI Sport Posts: 501	Thanks for the info guys. Now in my search for a new steed I have stumbled upon an even higher spec (pano roof and harmon kardon) C280 Sport 2007, only done 24k and is cheaper than the C320CDI. I dont drive much, maybe 5k miles per year so fuel costs dont worry me too much, question is which is the better car...?

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