Our New to us A160

[jibcl500]

Here it is, we collected it today. 2003 A160 Avantgarde 35,800 miles full MB service history, cant fault it, £6500 for cash. Its also in the best colour, black. 16 inch alloys. MB tow bar which is coming off!!!, reverse park sensors.

jib

 

[RGubbioli]

Jibbo, weren't you looking for a 4x4? How did you end up with an A class?

(sorry, but not a fan of A class poos)

 

[jibcl500]

Liz thought the ML was massive, which it is, all she wanted was something thats sits a little taller than the average car. The A class was on the list of cars to see and Liz likes it so I suppose thats all that matters!!!

Drives nice has all the toys, she's happy, Im happy she's happy and now I dont have to keep scanning through the internet looking for cars.
Only 2 more Mercs required for the collection and im sorted, just need to find a nice 2.5 16v cossy and a 5.5 CLS and i'll be happy.

jib

 

[RGubbioli]

The only issue here is that, when you're happy Liz won't be as happy that you're happy as when you're happy that she is happy.

How about any classics? Nice Pagoda maybe?

 

[jibcl500]

yer wouldnt mind a W111 coupe, I quite like the fintail aswell, dads after the Adenauer but its finding one !!!!! hes just found a mint W123 200T for sale at £3995


jib

 

[RGubbioli]

shame its a 200T, otherwise would be tempted, I love the estates and in particular the w123...

 

[A210AMG]

Hi Jib,

We swapped the wifes car for an A-class about 6 months ago, its great so much room in it. We can get over 40mpg, it goes quite well and its rare.

Ive recently changed my car for an ML, I thought this A class was actually big until I park next to it

Great car though.

 

[Godot]

Jibbo, weren't you looking for a 4x4? How did you end up with an A class?

(sorry, but not a fan of A class poos)

Bah!! A Class brilliant little motors...well done Jibcl500, hope you will be pleased with it.

Now you have it you won't be interested in mine:-(
Still if anyone else out there is ineterested......Mine is A Class 160 Auto Elegance, on a Y plate nudging 31K full service history blah blah blah :idea:

 

[jibcl500]

I like it, ok its only a 1.6 but it still has some grunt about it, I half expected it to lean on the bends but it doesnt its really flat around corners.

Can I get 3 Bernese in tha back thats the question!!!

Ricco my two 911's side by side.

jib

 

[Eric Tilley]

I understand the "A" Class has what the Merky boys call adaptive suspension. As best I can make out, on cornering the struts allow oil to drain out of the main chamber making the system stiffen up. Does anyone have more information on this. My main bleat is that the wipers do not wipe closer tha 60mm to the A frame which combined with the A frame piller give a really big blind spot in dirty conditions. I don`t fancy your Bernese`s chances in the boot, it will only take 3 Sainsbury`s shopping boxes.
Eric

 

[jibcl500]

with the seats folded 3 should fit no problem, trouble do I want a nice car ruined by dog hair and snot!!!!

jib

 

[NewMB]

I have just ordered a new A class for my wife.

Should get in mid July.

A180 Cdi Avantgarde. 5door, Auto, nav aps, parktronic, cd changer etc etc. Black!

 

[A210AMG]

NewMB,

The 180cdi must do getting on for 60mpg, my wife can get over 40mpg in her A210 LWB.

The interior on the new one is far more up to date, very similar to the E class.

Enjoy it

 

[NewMB]

Yes, I think it should be possible to get that high.

 

[BlackC55]

The a class does not have adaptive suspension.

They have regular shock absorbers.

 

[Geoffrey]

The a class does not have adaptive suspension.

They have regular shock absorbers.

The newer model w169 A Classes do have adaptive suspension

Geoff

 

[hawk20]

I have just ordered a new A class for my wife.

Should get in mid July.

A180 Cdi Avantgarde. 5door, Auto, nav aps, parktronic, cd changer etc etc. Black!

My brother has a 2005 160cdi Classic SE and he regularly gets 65-70 mpg on trips from Bournemouth to the Wirral. Staggering economy and the quality inside is right up there with the best. Bags of legroom too. Genius idea. Tardis. Vast space but park on a sixpence.

 

[Godot]

Sixpence? Ah the memories of that wonderful little coin!!

 

[jibcl500]

whats a sixpence???

jib

 

[Eric Tilley]

whats a sixpence???

jib

twice the value of a threepence(if that is any help)