Merc E220 cdi?e320 cdi....opinions/experiences please...
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Merc E220 cdi?e320 cdi....opinions/experiences please...
Does anyone have any experience of the E class merc diesels....
220 cdi's are very cheap...but I assume that they will be sluggish....
320cdi's are dearer, are they worth the extra cash...
Or would a BMW 530d/330d be a beter buy...max budget is about 13k, which will buy a decent enough (highish miles) example of each...
220 cdi's are very cheap...but I assume that they will be sluggish....
320cdi's are dearer, are they worth the extra cash...
Or would a BMW 530d/330d be a beter buy...max budget is about 13k, which will buy a decent enough (highish miles) example of each...
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Originally Posted by turboman786
Does anyone have any experience of the E class merc diesels....
220 cdi's are very cheap...but I assume that they will be sluggish....
320cdi's are dearer, are they worth the extra cash...
Or would a BMW 530d/330d be a beter buy...max budget is about 13k, which will buy a decent enough (highish miles) example of each...
220 cdi's are very cheap...but I assume that they will be sluggish....
320cdi's are dearer, are they worth the extra cash...
Or would a BMW 530d/330d be a beter buy...max budget is about 13k, which will buy a decent enough (highish miles) example of each...
However i was behind a E320cdi in my A6 2.8 quattro and i was surprised how much i had to put my foot down to stay with him.
I also know some one who has a 330d and these are seriously quick cars especially if you get them tuned at DMS automotive.
Go for the beemer.
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Excellent big cars, will run forever if looked after properly, they do have rust issues, but this can be taken care of under warranty, a well specced E320 is the obvious choice, but a chipped E220 is not a bad second choice.
Craig (Merc Technician)
Craig (Merc Technician)
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We've got an E320 CDI. VERY pokey but like all diesels, runs out of revs far too soon Classy motor but there are rust issues with the doors, bootlid/tailgate, and wings. All sortable under the 30 year anti perforation warranty. Class motor, very smooth. I'm lovin it !
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I've been a passenger in a recent (2 or so year old) E220 CDi, and was very surprised and impressed with just how refined, comfortable and quick it was. I was expecting something rough and sluggish, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Gary.
Gary.
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