Buying a New Merc C180 (W204)

[Guest Cerano]

hi clear vision and topcow75

:welcome: :welcome:

take a look at the W204 mod list to get a good idea what you can do with your car...

and of course, if you are free. Please drop by this sunday for our GTG, even you have not collect your car also welcome welcome.. i did the same when i was still waiting for delivery...

cheers!

Hi ehwwong,

noted and thanks for the invitation. We'll see if we can make it.

cheers

topcow, don't miss the gtg, you won't regret it! stay for a while also good mah.

I've made lots of frens and hia dees here though I've joined the forums not that long ago.

Hope to see ya!

Agreed. Im also very new but ive met alot of good brudders.

:clap: :clap: :clap:

always waiting to poison me :devil2:

[Guest kinky74]

wow more and more c180 on the rd. thats good we would not be lonely.... hope i can make it this time......to get morre posion :devil:

[Guest echodeltax]

Yes!! I also noticed these few weeks there is alot of C-Class on the roads!! Making our roads look so much beautiful!! :clap: :clap:

Wonder if these Bros are from this forum or not?? hehehe....

[Guest ehwwong]

yap.. i agreed.. many many C class now.. good thing for us, it meant there is a bigger market for aftermarket parts manufacturer to launch new poisons.

haha

[Guest NewC180]

Hi Clear Vision and Topcow75..

Great deal on the car you have.

Sadly, I wasnt offered a Chrome pipe which i wanted..

My SE kept saying that his profit is not that much and impossible to add in the pipes.

Was and am very disheartened!!

kenneth, some of the bros here have done it outside. Wouldn't cost a lot. If you want will get the info to pm to you. The chrome pipe looks better than the stock ones.

[Guest LeeCH]

Latest June COE 1st Round Bidding Cat A and B almost reaching $12,000 now. Cat E already past that mark. Looks like another round of price increase coming up.

[Guest topcow75]

Hi Topcow,

Thks for the info. I also went to PML to see the 3 series, dont like the interior, look so "uncle" haha.....didnt even test drive. The SE was aggresive and offer a VERY good deal but didnt bite. Even offer Dynamic Kit FOC worth (I think he said 8K..)

Hi Ehwwong,

Thks for the Invite. Sunday at Kallang carpark F? I try to be there if free. What is GTG?

Cheers!!!

Hi clear vision,

Was your Coe bidding successful? They finally got it for me.

Cheers

[g8crasher]

Grapevine says this round of COEs esp cat B oversubscribed coz quite abit of backlog orders to clear. Great to know you've secured yr COE!! :punk1:

[Guest topcow75]

Grapevine says this round of COEs esp cat B oversubscribed coz quite abit of backlog orders to clear. Great to know you've secured yr COE!! :punk1:

Thanks... Actually I thought I wasn't going to get it this time round knowing that the COE went up again....

[Guest topcow75]

Hi bros and sis,

May I know are there any particular things to look out for when collecting my new ride at C&C?

Even though this is not my first ride, still I feel it is better to ask as this is my first conti ride.

Thanks in advance...

Cheers

[Guest blackmercs]

Hi bros and sis,

May I know are there any particular things to look out for when collecting my new ride at C&C?

Even though this is not my first ride, still I feel it is better to ask as this is my first conti ride.

Thanks in advance...

Cheers

Here u go!!!

Interior:

1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock

2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual side)

3. Electric mirrors

4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if applicable), hazard signal switch

5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper spray

6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are switched on.

7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)

8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever

9. Boot and fuel tank cover

10. Seat adjuster

11. Mirrors

12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)

13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is strong enough), defogger

14. Radio/CD player

15. Gear shift able to move freely.

16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P position.

17. Glovebox

18. Handbrake & check handbrake lights

19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)

20. check for leather folding or for cracks on leather seats

21. Speakers

22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be less than 20km at the very most if youre collecting from the distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the distance may vary.)

23. Owner's manual

24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement. The seat belts should lock).

25 check interior lighting

26 check windows and doors mechanism (open and close)

27 check radiator level, battery fluid level, brake fluid, engine oil, clutch fluid

28 Spare tyre, jack, tools and warning (hazard) triangle

29 Bring two CD to check changer

Exterior:

1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearance lights, signal lights, brake lights, tail lights.

2 check all lights (reversing, brakes, high beam, low beam, fog)

3 check reverse sensor beeping and signal lights

4 check boot lights and license plate lights

5 Check suspensions (press down on the 4 corners and release, the car should bounce back in one smooth motion and stay there without vibrations)

6. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)

7. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)

8. Windscreen and window for scratches

9. Lock using key

10. Body any dented condtion

11. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.

12. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures

13. Check the rims for scratches

14. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)

15 Check for paint chips, cracks, scratches and dents

Under the bonnet:

1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak somewhere.

2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log card.

Others:

1. Road tax disc

2. Vehicle log card contains correct information

3. Insurance information is correct.

4. check the colour, make and model of the car to make sure its the car u ordered

5. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are there

6. Spare keys

[Guest angela]

Here u go!!!

Interior:

1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock

2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual side)

3. Electric mirrors

4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if applicable), hazard signal switch

5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper spray

6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are switched on.

7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)

8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever

9. Boot and fuel tank cover

10. Seat adjuster

11. Mirrors

12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)

13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is strong enough), defogger

14. Radio/CD player

15. Gear shift able to move freely.

16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P position.

17. Glovebox

18. Handbrake & check handbrake lights

19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)

20. check for leather folding or for cracks on leather seats

21. Speakers

22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be less than 20km at the very most if youre collecting from the distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the distance may vary.)

23. Owner's manual

24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement. The seat belts should lock).

25 check interior lighting

26 check windows and doors mechanism (open and close)

27 check radiator level, battery fluid level, brake fluid, engine oil, clutch fluid

28 Spare tyre, jack, tools and warning (hazard) triangle

29 Bring two CD to check changer

Exterior:

1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearance lights, signal lights, brake lights, tail lights.

2 check all lights (reversing, brakes, high beam, low beam, fog)

3 check reverse sensor beeping and signal lights

4 check boot lights and license plate lights

5 Check suspensions (press down on the 4 corners and release, the car should bounce back in one smooth motion and stay there without vibrations)

6. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)

7. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)

8. Windscreen and window for scratches

9. Lock using key

10. Body any dented condtion

11. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.

12. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures

13. Check the rims for scratches

14. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)

15 Check for paint chips, cracks, scratches and dents

Under the bonnet:

1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak somewhere.

2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log card.

Others:

1. Road tax disc

2. Vehicle log card contains correct information

3. Insurance information is correct.

4. check the colour, make and model of the car to make sure its the car u ordered

5. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are there

6. Spare keys

DUDE! O.O

omg... what a long list...

i think ur SE also wait until he fall asleep inside more comfortable, than u outside testing the suspension... hahahaha

upz you la peter.. i'll keep this list for my next ride...

[Guest kennethloh82]

Hi Clear Vision and Topcow75..

Great deal on the car you have.

Sadly, I wasnt offered a Chrome pipe which i wanted..

My SE kept saying that his profit is not that much and impossible to add in the pipes.

Was and am very disheartened!!

kenneth, some of the bros here have done it outside. Wouldn't cost a lot. If you want will get the info to pm to you. The chrome pipe looks better than the stock ones.

Hey bro.. PM me the details and the damage!

[Guest blackmercs]

Hi Clear Vision and Topcow75..

Great deal on the car you have.

Sadly, I wasnt offered a Chrome pipe which i wanted..

My SE kept saying that his profit is not that much and impossible to add in the pipes.

Was and am very disheartened!!

kenneth, some of the bros here have done it outside. Wouldn't cost a lot. If you want will get the info to pm to you. The chrome pipe looks better than the stock ones.

Hey bro.. PM me the details and the damage!

Yo is straight forward job, ask yr SE to get the tailpipe from Benzline, then send it for welding.

[Guest Clear Vision]

Hi Topcow,

Yes, secure my COE. Phew!!!! Tot cant get it. Doing paper work these 2 days and was told that car delivery say next Thursday or Friday.

On the list "Check List" recommended by Blackmercs, I guess he must be joking....mosquito also sleep.......

This is my 6 Brand New cars (ave 3 years each, sorry not trying to show off....) but like to share what i look for during collection and my experience. Critical items only.

1) Odometer reading not more than 80km

2) Manual and Tools in boot (Jack up and small hand tools), Spare tyre INCLUDING the original Sport rim as C180BE have 5 pcs. (not 4 pcs)

3) Exterior - Look from an angle in a Straight line to ensure no dent/scratch on doors, bumper etc. Especially the FUEL Flap as many Merc fuel flap cannot closed "flush" properly.

4) Paper work must be in order including Huper Optik warranty.

That all i can think of now.

Cheers!!!

[Guest Cklasse]

Hi bros and sis,

May I know are there any particular things to look out for when collecting my new ride at C&C?

Even though this is not my first ride, still I feel it is better to ask as this is my first conti ride.

Thanks in advance...

Cheers

Here u go!!!

Exterior:

14. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)

this check 14 sure reject car. :2guns:

Most of all, enjoy the feeling of holding your own steering wheel with the star. :apwink:

[Guest glam82]

Just bought the car and waiting for it's arrival. Looking forward to learning more about the car here in this forum.

[Guest kinky74]

Just bought the car and waiting for it's arrival. Looking forward to learning more about the car here in this forum.

bro welcome you will love the car...also posion will be infused into you slowly

[Guest glam82]

Just bought the car and waiting for it's arrival. Looking forward to learning more about the car here in this forum.

bro welcome you will love the car...also posion will be infused into you slowly

I hope I will not be poisoned too much.

[Guest blackmercs]

On the list "Check List" recommended by Blackmercs, I guess he must be joking....mosquito also sleep.......

Err is not joking leh, i m quite serious. It is for those ppl whom love to check everything before take over the car. For me i usually check the body for dent. Then familiarise with the car system and drove off!!! Coz from agent, so shldnt have too much worries.

cheers

[Guest Clear Vision]

Topcow

FYI, Cup Holder at front seat S$76.51 (at back seat Original already have)

Simple plastic so expensive....hahaha

[Guest Cklasse]

I like the older days Merc cupholders. They can be folded and kept small and unfolds when pushed to open. It is always a joy to see them change like transformer.

Wonder do they still have these in the cars.

[Guest TuMMyBeaR]

I like the older days Merc cupholders. They can be folded and kept small and unfolds when pushed to open. It is always a joy to see them change like transformer.

Wonder do they still have these in the cars.

Current E-Class and CLS still uses that.... ^-^

[Guest topcow75]

Hi Topcow,

Yes, secure my COE. Phew!!!! Tot cant get it. Doing paper work these 2 days and was told that car delivery say next Thursday or Friday.

On the list "Check List" recommended by Blackmercs, I guess he must be joking....mosquito also sleep.......

This is my 6 Brand New cars (ave 3 years each, sorry not trying to show off....) but like to share what i look for during collection and my experience. Critical items only.

1) Odometer reading not more than 80km

2) Manual and Tools in boot (Jack up and small hand tools), Spare tyre INCLUDING the original Sport rim as C180BE have 5 pcs. (not 4 pcs)

3) Exterior - Look from an angle in a Straight line to ensure no dent/scratch on doors, bumper etc. Especially the FUEL Flap as many Merc fuel flap cannot closed "flush" properly.

4) Paper work must be in order including Huper Optik warranty.

That all i can think of now.

Cheers!!!

"Merc fuel flap cannot closed "flush" properly" oh.... this is very disappointing if it is going to happen to a german made car. Thanks for the heads up.

"

[Guest topcow75]

Topcow

FYI, Cup Holder at front seat S$76.51 (at back seat Original already have)

Simple plastic so expensive....hahaha

hmmm... i wonder how it looks like...