Mercedes Owners Thread

[VtecOnly]

Totally agreed with u . The brand sells itself , hence the se give u the take it or leave it attitude 😂

[Frozentouch]

23 hours ago, therock said:

Does anyone have access to this review of the A Class sedan?

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/life-culture/mercedes-benz-a180-saloon-review-a-baby-benz-for-the-star-struck

Summarised the article below. Didn't reproduce in case sued for copyright infringement.

A silent engine, smooth ride quality,  comfortable seats, fine cabin materials, maybe a sound system for audiophiles ? None of it. Seats are passable. It isn't a premium car.

Pretty pleasant car

If one is to buy a Mercedes simply because it's a Mercedes, then, yes, get the A 180 Saloon.  MB's cheapest four-door car with the least powerful engine.

Leaving expectations aside, A180  is  pretty pleasant in some ways. It's nice enough to drive (since small cars are nimble by nature).  Since it is not a SUV,  doesn't totter like one when asked to make it swiftly through a corner.

The ride is firm, and on some roads the Mercedes is just on the edge of jittery, but it's way better than in the versions of the car with lowered suspension, which is part of the AMG Line package that's available on the A 200 and A 250.

Small footprint

If you rev it hard it actually picks up speed gamely. More to the point, the tiny engine is fed by a tiny fuel tank that will let you spend less than a hundred bucks each time you stop for petrol.

Can fit five people into it altogether, though four would be more comfy.  Decent headroom in the back so you don't have to slouch to fit, although the seat is shaped in a way that makes your knees stick up a bit.

Allure of this car is down to its well-proportioned good looks and striking front-end styling. The interior, with its bright digital screens, gorgeous graphics, eye-catching air-con vents and customisable ambient lighting. 

[therock]

Thanks for that. I guess the reviewer isn't too enamoured with it... 😉

[Dannnn]

Anyone got any review of the C200 (1.5L EQ vs the 2L engine) ? 

see bobby review and seems 1.5L better for city driving, but then maintenance wise if the EQ/batt spoilt is headach?

[Volvobrick]

1 hour ago, Dannnn said:

Anyone got any review of the C200 (1.5L EQ vs the 2L engine) ? 

see bobby review and seems 1.5L better for city driving, but then maintenance wise if the EQ/batt spoilt is headach?

It is slightly slower than the 2.0  0 to 100. Got to Rev to 3k to get it going and is somehow loud. So you will make full use of the engine rev range. But then road tax is only 600 plus and real world economy more than 10km/l. Interior is about same as E class, except more plastic lower down and trunk is smaller.

Get the PI amg premium plus trim if you can afford (176k now, 52k + OMV, 5yr warranty, it's a steal), panoramic roof is nice, so no point getting the low spec ones from C and C. Amg line corners quite flat, but ride is on the firm side. 

Edited November 3, 2020 by Volvobrick

[Dannnn]

1 hour ago, Volvobrick said:

It is slightly slower than the 2.0  0 to 100. Got to Rev to 3k to get it going and is somehow loud. So you will make full use of the engine rev range. But then road tax is only 600 plus and real world economy more than 10km/l. Interior is about same as E class, except more plastic lower down and trunk is smaller.

Get the PI amg premium plus trim if you can afford (176k now, 52k + OMV, 5yr warranty, it's a steal), panoramic roof is nice, so no point getting the low spec ones from C and C. Amg line corners quite flat, but ride is on the firm side. 

Thanks for the tip, i once drove c200 cabriolet 2018 and find the suspension actually quite comfy, can go over bump without needing to brake etc.

so the c200 amg line plus is on the firm side? 

176k like really a good deal, will second hand (1-2yr old ride) consider a good deal or no difference in term of depre?

[Volvobrick]

Brand new dep 14k + a bit. Unless second hand unit is below 12k for a low mileage one, I won't bother. Which I doubt you can find one at below 12k dep. 

Edited November 3, 2020 by Volvobrick

[therock]

Does anyone own the A35 AMG hatch?

a friend is keen on it.. does it use a different transmission and the engine is pure Mercedes right? Thanks 

[Mkl22]

2 hours ago, therock said:

 

the engine is pure Mercedes right? Thanks 

haha. don't worry its a mercedes engine not a renault junk.

[nerdydude]

Anyone waiting for the 2021 FL w213? Wondering whether to get from AD or PI.

Took a cab yesterday , driver told me he used to work in PI. So i ask him directly.. Would he buy a mb from AD or PI.. He pondered then replied AD. 

Hmmmm... 

[Kerouac]

Hello,

 

am thinking if changing ride from bmw to Mercedes. Anyone here has good SA to recommend who is good for nego on good deals ? Cheers.

[TeamAMG69]

On 11/3/2020 at 6:17 PM, Dannnn said:

Anyone got any review of the C200 (1.5L EQ vs the 2L engine) ? 

see bobby review and seems 1.5L better for city driving, but then maintenance wise if the EQ/batt spoilt is headach?

drove the C200 EQ MH before, instant pick up with zero turbo lag due to the small electric motor working .

have not tried the 2L engine one, you should do it back to back. (test drive)

EQ Small Battery / (if AD , should not be issue if first 3 years, ) if PI - you better check the terms and conditions. 

there is some post / internet about the small EQ battery, don't worry it is not like 10-20K . cos these battery are used across MB line up, cost keep going down. 

in fact , you can search, there are many MB using the 48 volt battery now . (BMW & Audi are using as well) but I am not sure if they are exactly the same battery model / specs

 

[TeamAMG69]

19 hours ago, Kerouac said:

Hello,

 

am thinking if changing ride from bmw to Mercedes. Anyone here has good SA to recommend who is good for nego on good deals ? Cheers.

there are many Cycle SE lurking here, your mail will be flooded.

do take note, once you test drive / give your contact details, your account is locked / tag to them

 

[Frozentouch]

Hi pple. I'm thinking of getting a pre-own  C180 Coupe from republic auto. Are there are ways to lower the price? Currently own a 2018 Mini One..

[Ct3833]

On 11/3/2020 at 9:54 PM, Volvobrick said:

Brand new dep 14k + a bit. Unless second hand unit is below 12k for a low mileage one, I won't bother. Which I doubt you can find one at below 12k dep. 

if about 1k difference in depre per year, might as well get new, workout to be about 100 per month or less. 

 

On 11/5/2020 at 3:04 PM, nerdydude said:

Anyone waiting for the 2021 FL w213? Wondering whether to get from AD or PI.

Took a cab yesterday , driver told me he used to work in PI. So i ask him directly.. Would he buy a mb from AD or PI.. He pondered then replied AD. 

Hmmmm... 

did you ask him why?  I saw some PIs  selling E class at abut 40k lower than that of C&C,   i thought it is worth exploring ? 

Edited November 6, 2020 by Ct3833

[kobayashiGT]

8 hours ago, Frozentouch said:

Hi pple. I'm thinking of getting a pre-own  C180 Coupe from republic auto. Are there are ways to lower the price? Currently own a 2018 Mini One..

bring the car to an independent workshop for evaluation, nego the price base on the fix and repair you will need to do.

 

[nerdydude]

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Edited November 7, 2020 by nerdydude
Dups

[nerdydude]

8 hours ago, Ct3833 said:

if about 1k difference in depre per year, might as well get new, workout to be about 100 per month or less. 

 

did you ask him why?  I saw some PIs  selling E class at abut 40k lower than that of C&C,   i thought it is worth exploring ? 

My current drive is from AD.  So I thought maybe consider pi since the pice diff can go PI can get amg line vs AD avant. 

He highlighted on warranty. 

No time to listen more abt his views cos i reached my destination after he gave me his answer on buy from pi or ad