is200 or c180k

jigglypuffstuff

Hi guys first time poster here.

Im just curious which of the 2 would be the better buy here?. Il be going for an 03-04 and just wondering which of the 2. Im a 23 year old mature student and ill be travelling about 200 miles per week the very most I think usually about 130-150. Any and all opinions welcome.:D

colm_mcm

Out of those I'd have a 3 series.

Jimbob 83

520d

Nedser101

Had c180 for six years ,in that time all I had to change was the wiper blades

mark renton

IS180k

jigglypuffstuff

i should mention im trying to keep it to 4.5k max so no 520d

jigglypuffstuff

colm_mcm wrote: »

Out of those I'd have a 3 series.

can i ask why colm?? i was warned of them by my mechanic:(

Jimbob 83

pone2012 wrote: »

i should mention im trying to keep it to 4.5k max so no 520d

Doesn't have to be an E60

colm_mcm

I liked the Lexus when they came out, I even liked the clunky gear change from first to second, I liked the handling and the vibe of the interior with the chronograph dials and the indestructible yet plasticy feel to them,

However they became the knackermobile of choice a few years back and that kind of ruined it for me. Also I always found the engine a bit lacking, it's nice and smooth and sounds ok when you giv it the beans, but it's not all that fast.


The c class I never got on with, they look alright in a mini s class kind of way, but I just never warned to them.


I reckon the bm is the best of both worlds, but I know what you're saying about getting a wrongun.

colm_mcm

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Doesn't have to be an E60

It won't be a right hand drive e39 anyway.

jigglypuffstuff

Jimbob 83 wrote: »

Doesn't have to be an E60

Ive never seen an older model 520d in ireland have you?

colm_mcm wrote: »

but I know what you're saying about getting a wrongun.

Well my mechanics words were basically dont buy one unless your prepared to spend money down the line fixing it?...I just need something very reliable and he said those are 2 of the most reliable that never give trouble...naturally that's only one persons view though. Surely the kompressor engine would be pokey enough?:p

colm_mcm

Wouldn't say the c class is a paragon of reliability.

wesf

neither of those would be what i'd call pokey. is200 will be fairly hard on fuel

jigglypuffstuff

colm_mcm wrote: »

Wouldn't say the c class is a paragon of reliability.

By all means do go on

wesf wrote: »

neither of those would be what i'd call pokey. is200 will be fairly hard on fuel

Coming from a basic 1.4 octavia i can safely say..anything will have a bit more poke than it

colm_mcm

Just as an indication, it was rated 126th out of 137 cars on the 2003 top gear drivers survey.

The 1.8 can suffer from carbon build up and like most mercs if that era,they rust

wesf

pone2012 wrote: »

Coming from a basic 1.4 octavia i can safely say..anything will have a bit more poke than it

ah

jigglypuffstuff

colm_mcm wrote: »

Just as an indication, it was rated 126th out of 137 cars on the 2003 top gear drivers survey.

The 1.8 can suffer from carbon build up and like most mercs if that era,they rust

That doesnt sound too good at all i was going viewing an 04 one monday...rust aside is the carbo buildup a major issue?

wesf wrote: »

ah

:pac:

T-Maxx

How about this?

Idbatterim

op are you looking for a saloon or coupe and what is the max engine size?

the below has just had price dropped by E500, a huge amount of car for that money!

http://www.carzone.ie/search/BMW/5-Series/%22NEW-MOD/18313410836101720/advert?channel=CARS

bazz26

I'd be looking at something like this, nipper/more fuel efficent that the is200 and better put together than the C Class.


http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201225208757568

Of if you want reliability a Honda Accord:

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=14613400160471900

jigglypuffstuff

Idbatterim wrote: »

op are you looking for a saloon or coupe and what is the max engine size?

the below has just had price dropped by E500, a huge amount of car for that money!

Id be going for a saloon. Would you believe I seen that last night i was seriously considering it. how is it for fuel economy?? also i see its pretty much 900 on tax?

bazz26 wrote: »

I'd be looking at something like this, nipper/more fuel efficent that the is200 and better put together than the C Class.

I dont like audi's at all man, just not my thing. Also isnt this engine troublesome if it isnt maintained properly?

Of if you want reliability a Honda Accord:

I havent really thought about them tbh...good car?

JustLen

If you could afford the tax...

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3561386

Pdfile

OP get the slightly older CLK 320 komprressor with a years tax if you can afford the insurance...

a grand car, not as good as older mercedes but a good... erm... " entery " model ?

cause atleast everyone in their life time should buy a cheap merc... Break rule no 1, learn from it and move on...


essentailly losing their motoring virginity i think, much like owning a cheap alfa, without looking quiet so much girly.

jigglypuffstuff

Pdfile wrote: »

OP get the slightly older CLK 320 komprressor with a years tax if you can afford the insurance...

a grand car, not as good as older mercedes but a good... erm... " entery " model ?

cause atleast everyone in their life time should buy a cheap merc... Break rule no 1, learn from it and move on...


essentailly losing their motoring virginity i think, much like owning a cheap alfa, without looking quiet so much girly.

A 320 :O its like 1500 to tax though .i dont even want to think about the insurance....im on a provisional atm ( test waiting period here in my town is a joke!!!) and no nonsense are giving me the c-class or is200 for 1800 fully comp which is pretty good imo... I assume this will go down?

Im starting to swing towards the is200 now though..the 180 search i typed into google showed alot regarding rusting issues...although is this similar for the 04 as many stated it stopped around then?