Just a quick question about the c220 cdi coupe

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Hi i am interested in a c220 cdi coupe. It has done 64000 on the clock. I was told i would prob need to change the turbo when it hits 70k. What problems might i start running into with this car. I need some advice quickly. Thanks

 

[killwilly]

Hi i am interested in a c220 cdi coupe. It has done 64000 on the clock. I was told i would prob need to change the turbo when it hits 70k. What problems might i start running into with this car. I need some advice quickly. Thanks

Not sure about the turbo problem. Is it a C Coupe, or the new CLC? I have a new 180 petrol CLC Sports Auto and can confirm that it is a brilliant car. It's done less than 1000 miles, but is getting better every day.

 

[Cole@MBS]

A turbo is a item that might last 25000 miles or 150000, there is no "sell by date" on them,

Welcome to the forums

 

[st4]

Turbo should last if car is taken care of.

After driving the car, one should allow the turbo to cool, maybe idle for 30secs-60secs after driving and when getting closer to home take it easy to aid its cooling.

But as Mr Unit says, some give up the ghost early, others last.

 

[Alex M Grieve]

Welcome to the Forum.

"I was told" could have been on general principle, or did the person (vendor?) have a reason for anticipating the early/soon demise of this turbocharger?

I have had a number of turbocharged cars and, although I appreciate the theoretical merits of letting them cool down towards the end of a journey, have never given any of them special treatment. And I have never lost one yet.

If this turbo is OK at present, then it will probably be OK for a long time to come. 64,000 is a modest mileage.

 

[Cole@MBS]

Wise word's again, and very true!!

 

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