C Class 220 CDi
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Welcome To MboA Ivan.
My da has a 2003 one in elegance trim, with all the extras, (auto, leather etc)
The first time I got in it, was a bit aprehensive, because I don't paticularly like Diesel, and hadn't driven a diesel for years.
How surprised I was. For a 2.2L engine, I thought it was great. He had two petrol C's (W202s) before that, and I think the diesel suits his style of driving better, because of the extra torque.
On his last one the only problem he has had, wasone night he couldn't go past 30 no matter what he did. Next day he said it ironed itself out. I asked him had he accidenty turned the speedronic on; to which he replied, 'whats that'. It turned out he had accidently turned it on, and he thought the warning light was a fault light.
Anyway he thinks it's great, and very economical too.
My da has a 2003 one in elegance trim, with all the extras, (auto, leather etc)
The first time I got in it, was a bit aprehensive, because I don't paticularly like Diesel, and hadn't driven a diesel for years.
How surprised I was. For a 2.2L engine, I thought it was great. He had two petrol C's (W202s) before that, and I think the diesel suits his style of driving better, because of the extra torque.
On his last one the only problem he has had, wasone night he couldn't go past 30 no matter what he did. Next day he said it ironed itself out. I asked him had he accidenty turned the speedronic on; to which he replied, 'whats that'. It turned out he had accidently turned it on, and he thought the warning light was a fault light.
Anyway he thinks it's great, and very economical too.
Howardr
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The C220 is outstanding. 150 is enough, you will find it has an amazing power delivery.
Get the sport pack and you will be amazed. be careful of current fuel consumption issue for now or buy one pre EU4 conversion and you will be a happy bunny.
Get the sport pack and you will be amazed. be careful of current fuel consumption issue for now or buy one pre EU4 conversion and you will be a happy bunny.
Cooky
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Snow
150 brake horse blower is quite ok for the weight. I have the C250TD estate, which weighs about the same and has the same power. It tugs my mobile road blocker a treat too
Generally, common rail diesels have a bit less turbo lag than the old tractor engines like mine; they also produce their peak torque at lower revs, so they are generally better to drive (at least, that's my experience of Citroen/Peugeot common rails).
Take the plunge, and enjoy!
150 brake horse blower is quite ok for the weight. I have the C250TD estate, which weighs about the same and has the same power. It tugs my mobile road blocker a treat too
Generally, common rail diesels have a bit less turbo lag than the old tractor engines like mine; they also produce their peak torque at lower revs, so they are generally better to drive (at least, that's my experience of Citroen/Peugeot common rails).
Take the plunge, and enjoy!
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c220cdi
If you can afford it buy the 270 cdi, I tried both "there aint no comparison" got the same engine in a sprinter, my next car will be the c/or e 270 .Roy
If you can afford it buy the 270 cdi, I tried both "there aint no comparison" got the same engine in a sprinter, my next car will be the c/or e 270 .Roy
i have the c220 avantgarde se with auto,plenty power averaging 41 mpg overall ,ride and handling as good as anything else ive tried, doesnt lose money as quick as other makes.has to have auto to make the best of the output.
