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Join Date: Mar 2007
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mercedes c class or e class estate
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Gloucestershire
Car: C180K Estate
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It's not that I dislike my C class estate; quite the contrary.
I do however find that on the odd occasion it is just not quite big enough. The E class may only be a couple of inches wider but it does make an enormous difference when travelling with 4 people with 4 sets of golf clubs for example. This is a problem in my C but a doddle in my friends E. If I stay with MB my next one will be an E Class estate. That said, if you are not buying it for the space then C is quite adequate. Whichever you choose I am sure you will enjoy it. |
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Helensburgh
Car: 2005 Mercedes E320 CDi Sport
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c270cdi will be much more frugal than any 530d. I'd go with the 54 plate c270cdi, or make the jump to an E class. When looking for an MB the best ones come on 54 plates 2005 built onwards. I'd go for a newer c220 over an older c270
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Warwickshire
Car: Audi A2, Lotus Elise
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Personally I'd take a S203 over the S210. The S211 is very high up on my list of cars though
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Hardcore MB Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Helensburgh
Car: 2005 Mercedes E320 CDi Sport
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I wouldnt entertain a s210, too much rust and if the OP can afford a 54 plate 203 a 2004/3 s211 220/270cdi with a few more miles should be in reach. The 211 is simply excellent (if this helps you any more)
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: East London
Car: S211 '04 E320 CDi
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Aye, having experienced both models you're talking of, and the 210, I'd heartily recommend an 211. The 203 didn't impress me, it's quite tiny inside and just doesn't have the Mercedes feel and sense of occassion of the 211.
From a 5 series you can only really consider an E Class. |
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Hardcore MB Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Car: Mercedes S211 and Saab Convertible in UK, plus Nissan in Russia
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I coudn't agree more! I love my S211. It's comfortable, spacious and has that "feel good" factor that was missing from our C Class coupe we had before. The E class seems to have been built with more care and attention to detail (that's only my opinion - I don't want to offend any C class owners!) with better looking and feeling plastics etc. Saying that, I rode in a 55 reg C elegance a while back and that felt streets ahead of my old C coupe too!
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Helensburgh
Car: 2005 Mercedes E320 CDi Sport
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| The Following User Says Thank You to st4 For This Useful Post: | bpsorrel (21-11-2009) |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Cheshire, UK
Car: C270CDi Estate (late 2004 facelift model)
Posts: 4,064
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It's my first Mercedes and it's been pretty faultless in the time I've had it, however I have to say that the ride is not really what I expected from a Mercedes - it only on 16" wheels but feels harsh and crashy, perhaps the estate is worse than the saloon in that respect? |
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,660
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Avantgardes are more stiffly sprung and mine is the Sport version on 17" wheels, avoiding potholes and drain covers has become second nature now
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Hardcore MB Enthusiast
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Car: Mercedes S211 and Saab Convertible in UK, plus Nissan in Russia
Posts: 1,683
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Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,660
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Hardcore MB Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kent
Car: The silver one.
Posts: 3,152
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Mines got linguatronic and i agree about trying to hit the right comand button at the right time!
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,618
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So check it out, check out the E61 Beemer estate as well as the e class and the c class all good cars. |
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