MarinB17
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- Your Mercedes
- C350 Petrol MY12 Estate
Just got my first Mercedes, a very late 2011 MY12 C350 Sport Estate. Coming from a string of flat, V and straight petrol six sports cars it was time to grow up a little and get a petrol 6 cylinder estate car
I was sure the official MPG figure of 38 would be some way out, but the display is showing 33MPG after a fast 300 mile delivery and the PO's daily 25 mile driving. This car has the works - panoramic roof, ventilated seats etc etc etc a long list of options.
I was amazed at the value in this - compared to others - e.g. a petrol Skoda Octavia VRS Estate of the same vintage, mileage and MPG is the same price and looks worn out. Better MPG and a chunk cheaper to buy than an equivalent 325i/330i/335i.
Took me 9 months of waiting for the right car as these are rare (think I saw 3 for sale in that time) and I hope this is it.
Anyway the car is almost too beautiful for family and mountain biking duties, a credit to its previous owners it really is like new with 96k miles.
The car is due an oil service, brake pads and overdue auto box filter and oil. I've always self serviced and fixed my cars and this will likely be no different, its great to join a forum with so many DIYers. I am thinking of doing these myself, we shall see if I have time.
I broke the first rule of car buying and bought the car unseen 300 miles away after speaking to the owner on the phone. Transferred the money the same day with no escrow. I then had it delivered by someone I had never met.
But it all worked out (I think). If anyone needs a car moving quickly and efficiently for less than £1 a mile I can heartily recommend the guy I used he works across the country for dealerships and private customers.
I was sure the official MPG figure of 38 would be some way out, but the display is showing 33MPG after a fast 300 mile delivery and the PO's daily 25 mile driving. This car has the works - panoramic roof, ventilated seats etc etc etc a long list of options.
I was amazed at the value in this - compared to others - e.g. a petrol Skoda Octavia VRS Estate of the same vintage, mileage and MPG is the same price and looks worn out. Better MPG and a chunk cheaper to buy than an equivalent 325i/330i/335i.
Took me 9 months of waiting for the right car as these are rare (think I saw 3 for sale in that time) and I hope this is it.
Anyway the car is almost too beautiful for family and mountain biking duties, a credit to its previous owners it really is like new with 96k miles.
The car is due an oil service, brake pads and overdue auto box filter and oil. I've always self serviced and fixed my cars and this will likely be no different, its great to join a forum with so many DIYers. I am thinking of doing these myself, we shall see if I have time.
I broke the first rule of car buying and bought the car unseen 300 miles away after speaking to the owner on the phone. Transferred the money the same day with no escrow. I then had it delivered by someone I had never met.
But it all worked out (I think). If anyone needs a car moving quickly and efficiently for less than £1 a mile I can heartily recommend the guy I used he works across the country for dealerships and private customers.