c-180 blue efficiency amg sport or c-200 with amg package?

[Guest johnphua]

I'm going to change my c-200 avantgarde to either 1) c-180 blue efficiency amg sport with panoramic roof, audio 50 with 6 DVD changer, dynamic handling, bi-xenon headlamp, keyless go......, or 2) c-200 just with amg package and panoramic roof. Both are almost the same price. Any comments?

[Guest ehwwong]

it all depends on the way you drive, because the power difference is quite significant.. although its 1.6 vs 1.8cc

if i am in your shoe, i'll take the c200 anytime..

[Guest johnphua]

I've been driving w204 c200 for the past 17 months. Thinking of changing to amg bodykit, amg brake, sport coilover.......etc, cost about 10 over thousand. After 1 week of struggling, since i want to spend $ on the parts, it is better for me to change to a new w204 with all the spec. Is there a great different btw c180k blue efficiency and c200k 156 and 184 horse power?

[Guest ehwwong]

why not feel it for yourself at C&C? am sure you feel the difference however if you are not an impatient driver.. then it may not matter to you.. go for the added specs then!

cheers

[Guest johnphua]

ehwwong wrote:

why not feel it for yourself at C&C? am sure you feel the difference however if you are not an impatient driver.. then it may not matter to you.. go for the added specs then!

cheers

Thanks for your comments.

[Guest NewC180]

I have a 1 yr old C180 non-BE. Recently, C&C loan me a C180BE for 3 days. The difference in power is DRASTIC! So if you're driving a C200 now, I don't think you can accept the C180BE. My wife is a pretty slow driver, and even she can feel the big difference between the loan car and our humble ride.

My 2 cts.

[Guest johnphua]

NewC180 wrote:

I have a 1 yr old C180 non-BE. Recently, C&C loan me a C180BE for 3 days. The difference in power is DRASTIC! So if you're driving a C200 now, I don't think you can accept the C180BE. My wife is a pretty slow driver, and even she can feel the big difference between the loan car and our humble ride.

My 2 cts.

Wow! so much different! I think i've to reconsider. I was told that c180k and c180k BE are almost the same.

[Guest ehwwong]

hehe.. 1.6 engine vs a 1.8 engine..

there is no replacement for displacement..

[Guest johnphua]

ehwwong wrote:

hehe.. 1.6 engine vs a 1.8 engine..

there is no replacement for displacement..

Thanks alots! I've just changed my mind to c200k amg package with panoramic roof and dynamic handling package, then use back my 18" amg rims, then I think enough....hahaha...

[Guest lightning]

i've just collected my C200 last weekend...when i first test drive the C180BE, i thot the power is ok and i was abt to sign on the dotted line...but something told that i shd also test drive the C200...wow after testing the C200, i immediately told the SE i will go for it...the power diff is quite alot...no regrets....cheers :whistle:

[Guest xspace]

johnphua wrote:

I've been driving w204 c200 for the past 17 months. Thinking of changing to amg bodykit, amg brake, sport coilover.......etc, cost about 10 over thousand. After 1 week of struggling, since i want to spend $ on the parts, it is better for me to change to a new w204 with all the spec. Is there a great different btw c180k blue efficiency and c200k 156 and 184 horse power?

Change from 'normal-looking' C200 to soup up C200? :shocked:

[Guest johnphua]

xspace wrote:

Change from 'normal-looking' C200 to soup up C200? :shocked:

ya lor, no choice i love c....but c280 is too much for me, e 200 or 250 w212's 8 character not suitable, s class can't afford.......have to take back c200 but this time have to take one choi choi armani c200 hahaha...

[Guest johnphua]

lightning wrote:

i've just collected my C200 last weekend...when i first test drive the C180BE, i thot the power is ok and i was abt to sign on the dotted line...but something told that i shd also test drive the C200...wow after testing the C200, i immediately told the SE i will go for it...the power diff is quite alot...no regrets....cheers :whistle:

I also just tested c180 BE, to be honest, there is really a great different in the power. Luckily seek advices from here, if not have to regret for at least the next 18 months. All the PI c200 amg package with panoramic roof don't come with memory seats, have to special order......don't know have to wait for how long???????

[Guest ehwwong]

glad that you find this forum useful!

do come down to our monthly GTG to know more tip..

[Guest xspace]

Get C230 ba...

[Guest lightning]

xspace wrote:

Get C230 ba...

i think C&C has discontinued C230 liao...C250 is still available :whistle:

[Guest johnphua]

xspace wrote:

Get C230 ba...

i thought no more c230. now the latest i think is c250 gdi blue efficiency (1.8 engine) but not here yet. singapore road 184 horse power is more than enough, too many traffic lights, too many road hoggers, too many mobile speed camera.......

[Guest xtrocious]

Yup - thought that the "downgrade" from my previous 253bhp (350NM) turbo ride would be harsh but my current C200 is quite nice to drive and definitely well suited for the roads here...

[Guest Cerano]

nowadays PI C-class also very ex leh

[Guest johnphua]

Cerano wrote:

nowadays PI C-class also very ex leh

Not so lah, I went to c&c and pi to quote new c200 with amg package, panaromic roof, leather seats with memory package, dynamic handling package.......different about 18.6K

[Guest lightning]

johnphua wrote:

Not so lah, I went to c&c and pi to quote new c200 with amg package, panaromic roof, leather seats with memory package, dynamic handling package.......different about 18.6K

wat's the difference in OMV? :whistle:

[Guest johnphua]

lightning wrote:

wat's the difference in OMV? :whistle:

I didn't ask. I bought my c200 together with one of my friend last year June. Mine from pi (138K) omv 36k and his from c&c (156K) omv 42k. Now both of us going to change new car and my car can be sold at 110k and his abt 118k. If both of us taking 70% loan at that time and having the same interest rate 2.5%, I believed that I'm on the winning side.

[Guest xtrocious]

johnphua wrote:

I didn't ask. I bought my c200 together with one of my friend last year June. Mine from pi (138K) omv 36k and his from c&c (156K) omv 42k. Now both of us going to change new car and my car can be sold at 110k and his abt 118k. If both of us taking 70% loan at that time and having the same interest rate 2.5%, I believed that I'm on the winning side.

May not be true - your friend may have also gotten overtrade and also "discounts" from C&C...

Some of us didn't pay the S$156k sticker price

[Guest johnphua]

xtrocious wrote:

May not be true - your friend may have also gotten overtrade and also "discounts" from C&C...

Some of us didn't pay the S$156k sticker price

I think he got a total of about 6k discount

[Guest xtrocious]

johnphua wrote:

I think he got a total of about 6k discount

Oh okay, he didn't bargain hard enough...hahah