returning Mercedes owner!!!

[gatty]

I am just about to return to being a mercedes owner/user after a bad experience with Volvo for a year!

Previously Drove and enjoyed a 2002 C220cdi Avantgarde estate but now purchasing a 2005/55 C320cdi avantgarde SE Estate.

Took car out for a test drive and instantly remembered what i was missing and then some!!!

Whilst i enjoyed c220cdi it seems that the c320cdi will be even more fun.

This one has 7g auto and new v6 engine.

Is there anything i should be checking or be aware of on this newish model?

Any comments gratefully received.

 

[The German Flower Pot]

i very nearly bought a 2002 C70 T5 GT recently as a 2nd car but was put off by the horrible dashboard (whats with volvo & saab with their awful dash's)

7 gears!

i struggle with 4 on mine (auto)

 

[The German Flower Pot]

forgot to say welcome to the site

 

[Phil D]

I am just about to return to being a mercedes owner/user after a bad experience with Volvo for a year!

Previously Drove and enjoyed a 2002 C220cdi Avantgarde estate but now purchasing a 2005/55 C320cdi avantgarde SE Estate.

Took car out for a test drive and instantly remembered what i was missing and then some!!!

Whilst i enjoyed c220cdi it seems that the c320cdi will be even more fun.

This one has 7g auto and new v6 engine.

Is there anything i should be checking or be aware of on this newish model?

Any comments gratefully received.

speed cameras !
had one as loan car once - fabulous engine - quicker mid-range than a Boxter - enjoy

 

[malcolm E53 AMG]

Why buy an AMG when you can buy the C320CDi, hope your insurer sees it that way. The old IL6 320CDi engine was too big a lump to fit into the old C class (I think they managed to prise the 270 into it) so you are benefitting immensly with the V6.

Enjoy the car and as already stated watch out for cameras.

 

[gatty]

Thanks for comments.

Speed cameras were never an issue in Volvo (i had a truck like one!!) but suppose need to be more vigilant now.

Insurance only about £40pa more expensive than volvo, i suppose there are some benefits being over 40!