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bmw 320d-v-mercedes 200cdi coupe-v-lexus is 220

  • 04-08-2009 2:34pm
    #1
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,650 ✭✭✭


    hi all finally looks like im shifting my car and am ready to buy either a bmw 320d se a mercedes 200cdi coupe(must be the only one to like them)and a lexus is 220.
    all cars will be diesel and se models and will be either 2006 or 2007.
    i will be the first to admit my knowledge of cars is limited to say the least so was wondering what yee all think looking to buy in the next couple of weeks have about €18000 so will probably have to go to the uk.
    any advice is greatly appreciated(apart from why do you need to spend money in these times:rolleyes:)


Comments

  • #2
    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    Unless you really like it, I'd drop the Merc coupe from that list. It's very poor.


  • #3
    kasper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,437 ✭✭✭kasper


    maybe another one to consider would be the honda accord a very reliable car


  • #4
    copacetic
    Subscribers Posts: 16,616 ✭✭✭✭copacetic


    out of those 3 I'd drop the merc straight off. the is220 would be ruled out for me straight away, as it can't be spec'd with folding rear seats. Really limits it's practicality.


  • #5
    kingshankly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,650 ✭✭✭kingshankly


    copacetic wrote: »
    out of those 3 I'd drop the merc straight off. the is220 would be ruled out for me straight away, as it can't be spec'd with folding rear seats. Really limits it's practicality.
    folding rear seats would not be an issue, looks like the merc is a non runner


  • #6
    sk8board
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,544 ✭✭✭sk8board


    I like the 220d.

    did I read somewhere that the Sport spec (which is defo the one you want) has a different/better gearing ratio than the entry level?

    edit: here it is:
    http://www.testdriven.co.uk/lexus-is250-and-is220d-se-l/

    To compound the issue, the 220d has been saddled with the most absurd gear ratios ever devised by man. Attempting a cruise in sixth gear at 70mph will have the engine barely ticking over at 1,500rpm; in fact, the engine is revving so low at legal motorway speeds as to be labouring quite audibly, and anything other than a completely flat motorway will require a change back down into fifth. Forget about using that famed turbo-diesel overtaking surge, as you’ll have to change down one or even two gears to achieve anything other than glacial acceleration. And don’t think the problem affects just the top end of the gearbox, either, as even fourth gear is unusable at urban speeds; a 40mph limit will see you stuck in third gear for quite some time.

    We’ve yet to drive the Sport model, due in the Spring, which will feature a revised final drive ratio. We hope that addresses the issue.


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