C30 AMG/C320CDi

[K3LVC]

I recently gave my 2003 C270CDi Estate a run to the French Riviera and Alps. Whilst parked in Cannes it was joined by a smart looking C30AMG diesel which looked, sounded and went like the proverbials. They appear to be available LHD in mainland Europe but the only comment I can find on the UK web is from AutoExpress in 2002.

Anyone any thoughts on whether it'll arrive in the UK, whether we'll get a C320CDi or whether I should just bite the bullet and 'chip' my C270 (and if so any suggestions/comments on chipping this model).

[mjtray]

MB are to launch a new range of V6 diesels which will find a home in the E Class first....they are 2.8 and 3.2.

They may then find their way into the C Class which can not take the current straight six 3.2 cdi engine.

Not sure on the timings of when the new engines will be coming to the UK.

[dieselman]

C30AMG isnt going to happen for the Uk.
Two reasons:
The steering column is in the way apparantly and now AMG aren't continuing with performace diesels as it's the wrong image.

[angus falconer]

For chipping try DMS - they do a 400lb/ft BMW 3.0d chip and also do Merc's.

[jberks]

Have a look at this ...
www.superchips.co.uk/roadtest/merc270cdi.pdf

[RobGos]

I am doing my best to buy one of these after reading about the new engine in Autocar. So far M-B cannot help with a price or confirm anything other than a July build. Any answers out there?