smiffy123
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Im thinking of buy ing an A190 or A160 or perhaps the A170 CDI i just wondered if anyone had any recommendations and also any known faults to look out for it will probably be 1999-2000 model, cheers 
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thinking of buying a 3 year old A class anything to be aware
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Bugblatter
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If you go to Derwent in Bradford, my previous car, a silver A140 Elegance might still be on the forecourt. It's YD51 KVF and was mint with 11,000 miles on it when I handed it over.
I had a 1999 model before that. Look out for knocking noises from the front wheels. On my 1999er it was the roll bar bushes (or so I was told) and I also had the rattling steering column replaced, fortunately, both repairs were done free under warranty.
I would strongly recommend you go for the facelift model if you can, the niggles seem to have been sorted out by then.
I had a 1999 model before that. Look out for knocking noises from the front wheels. On my 1999er it was the roll bar bushes (or so I was told) and I also had the rattling steering column replaced, fortunately, both repairs were done free under warranty.
I would strongly recommend you go for the facelift model if you can, the niggles seem to have been sorted out by then.
Echo the comments of "go for a facelift if you can".
We traded in my wifes 1999 A170 last December for a 6 month old A190.
The difference in build quality between the two is significant.....no rattles, clonks and shabby dashboard anymore.
Our A170 had a number of build quality problems during its life with us, which culminated in the ACS gearbox packing up, due to some solenoids failing....these were replaced under warranty with 2 weeks left to run...had it been out of warranty it would have cost nearly £900.00.
Our new A190 has been trouble free so far...touch wood.
Go for as new a car as you can.
Cheers
We traded in my wifes 1999 A170 last December for a 6 month old A190.
The difference in build quality between the two is significant.....no rattles, clonks and shabby dashboard anymore.
Our A170 had a number of build quality problems during its life with us, which culminated in the ACS gearbox packing up, due to some solenoids failing....these were replaced under warranty with 2 weeks left to run...had it been out of warranty it would have cost nearly £900.00.
Our new A190 has been trouble free so far...touch wood.
Go for as new a car as you can.
Cheers
Smiffy
I have a 1999 A170 CDI and agree with all the above - mine has also had the steering column replaced at 80,000 miles, Its a known fault due to being a conversion from a left hand drive car.
Go for a facelift (slightly different front bumper, 'clearer' headlights). They are not easy to seperate unless you see old and new beside each other
I would recommend the A170 (500 miles on a tank). I think the facelift arrived in either 200 or 2001
Loff 8)
I have a 1999 A170 CDI and agree with all the above - mine has also had the steering column replaced at 80,000 miles, Its a known fault due to being a conversion from a left hand drive car.
Go for a facelift (slightly different front bumper, 'clearer' headlights). They are not easy to seperate unless you see old and new beside each other
I would recommend the A170 (500 miles on a tank). I think the facelift arrived in either 200 or 2001
Loff 8)
doriant
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HI,
My A170 CDI will soon be for sale, due to company car.
If you needs some details, let me know.
My A170 CDI will soon be for sale, due to company car.
If you needs some details, let me know.
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