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merc c220 v Avensis t3 diesel.

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  • 01-12-2008 11:50pm
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    shawnee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭


    was with a friend today and he's trying to decide between above two motors. Merc is a classy car , aventgarde spec with around 90k but looks well looked after. Avensis is also a well kept car , though not as classy as merc, seems to run well and has around 70 k,
    Merc is 02 , Avensis 04.
    He would prefer the merc but is not so sure on reliability etc . Toyota seems to be more reliable these days than the post 00 mercs.
    Any advice on this would be appreciated !


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    VolvoMan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,309 ✭✭✭VolvoMan


    I'm going to put this as bluntly as I can and I hope you don't take any offense: They're both sh1te!;)


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    [Deleted User]
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    Im not a massive fan of the Merc but I would rather walk than drive an Avensis* so of the two definitely the Merc!!

    *Sorry if Im offending any Avensis owners!


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    Stevie Dakota
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    I'd sooner endure the Mercs potential quality issues instead of the life crushing boredom of owning an Avensis.


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    unkel
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    VolvoMan wrote: »
    They're both sh1te!;)

    What is particularly sh!te about the C220 CDI in your opinion?


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    mickdw
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    The merc is not one of my favourites but its certainly the one to pick here. Avensis is a pile of cheaply built overpriced boring sh1te.


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    Fishtits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭Fishtits


    IMHO neither is a bad car, Toyota have long ditched the mobile washing machine driving dynamics associated with their cars; and have good reliability to boot.

    The Merc never pretended to be a dynamic drivers car, but it is a comfortable, competent machine none the less.

    I admit to be nervous about MB's reliability and the resultant cost.

    I think the decision would depend on annual mileage, high mileage, must have = Toyota, lower mileage, not stuck = MB.

    Just my thoughts...


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    unkel
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    Fishtits wrote: »
    Toyota have long ditched the mobile washing machine driving dynamics associated with their cars

    That's new to me :)


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,147 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The Avensis is not a premium car and that model C Class only pretends to be one. Go for neither.


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    shawnee
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭shawnee


    Thanks for the opinions ! thats what I asked for , It is a pity that Mercedes have let quality slip, I always liked their cars but reliability is the key to motoring in my mind. Would get very peed off with a classy car if it was givin jip and not doing it's job. Am a bit surprised with the view on the Avensis as while not a fan of their style or lack of it, I would be of the belief that Toyota are renowned for reliability.
    Volvo-Man, what diesel volvo would you recommend ? and how reliable are they ?


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