Advice on Mercedes Benz C180ML

[Guest franklkk]

Hi all, I am planning to buy 2004 - 2005 Mercedes Benz C180ML. Can the bro here give me some advice on this car? Expecially the fuel consumption of the car cos I am planning to drive the car until scrap.

Regards

Frankie

[g8crasher]

Hi Frankie,

The W203 boys will reply you shortly. Here's a link to another thread which contains some minor issues you may have to potentially fix if you acquire a W203. It's a great car for a great price.

Potential Issues with W203

http://sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6145

Fuel Consumption (mixed models by members)

http://sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4864&highlight=w203+consumption

Depreciation - old thread but figures may help with your research if the links are still valid

http://sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6029&highlight=w203+consumption

[Guest 9339]

franklkk wrote:

Hi all, I am planning to buy 2004 - 2005 Mercedes Benz C180ML. Can the bro here give me some advice on this car? Expecially the fuel consumption of the car cos I am planning to drive the car until scrap.

Regards

Frankie

Hi and welcome to SGMEC,

You might want to consider getting a 2005 C200 instead, same rd tax slight higher price but better engine respond....and easier mod in future

Happy hunting.

[Guest franklkk]

9339 wrote:

Hi and welcome to SGMEC,

You might want to consider getting a 2005 C200 instead, same rd tax slight higher price but better engine respond....and easier mod in future

Happy hunting.

Thanks for your advice. I did come across a thread saying that C200 petrol consumption will be higher than C180. Nevertheless, I will monitor both car selling price. Where can I find the specification for c180ML & C200??

[Guest franklkk]

g8crasher wrote:

Hi Frankie,

The W203 boys will reply you shortly. Here's a link to another thread which contains some minor issues you may have to potentially fix if you acquire a W203. It's a great car for a great price.

Potential Issues with W203

http://sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6145

Fuel Consumption (mixed models by members)

http://sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4864&highlight=w203+consumption

Depreciation - old thread but figures may help with your research if the links are still valid

http://sgmerc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6029&highlight=w203+consumption

Thanks for the links. It really helps me to know the car better. Hope I will get more advice from the bro here b4 I decide to go to the dealer and place my down-payment.

[Guest kepiting1sg]

franklkk wrote:

Thanks for the links. It really helps me to know the car better. Hope I will get more advice from the bro here b4 I decide to go to the dealer and place my down-payment.

There's a lot more than the extra hp at least for the 2003/2004 before may '05 models.

I can remember vaguely the C200 came in avantgarde model, 20 more hp, full memory front seats, full leather seats, 17" wheels.

The W203 is not a drinker other than a driver with a heavy right foot & brake happy.

My previous C180ML gets me avg FC of 8.3L/100km or 12km/L and can go as low as <6.5L/100km on the highway.

The C200ML will not be too far off.

If no budget constraints - go for the W203 C200ML.

I kicked myself for chosing the C180ML & not buying the C200ML.

I went on a fruitless hunt with $$$ & time wasted to get the 20 hp diff. from the C200ML.

[Guest bbwannabe]

+1 to the call for C200. All the essence gear are in there.

[Guest franklkk]

Thanks for your advice. I will monitor both C180 & 200 price.

[Guest Avengers]

Got a 06' C200ML in late Aug 2010 and is in love with it since! C200ML cannot go wrong... Hee hee. You definitely will say this, "Me and my Mercedes Benz."

[Guest kepiting1sg]

Avengers wrote:

Got a 06' C200ML in late Aug 2010 and is in love with it since! C200ML cannot go wrong... Hee hee. You definitely will say this, "Me and my Mercedes Benz."

Congrats on your new ride & nice to hear U luving it!

A warm welcome :welcome: to our forum and hope U enjoy your stay here!

Hope to see U at our monthly GTG which is the last Sun of each mth at Kallang Stadium Car Park F from 4.30 onwards. (26th Sep this month)

Single, Couple or Family are welcome! cya there!

[Guest Avengers]

Yes definitely enjoying the tips and tricks passed on while on this forum.

Actually the reason why I said I luv my car is that two weeks after getting it, got kiss by taxi in the back. Taxi's lamp shattered and bonnet dented but my car only suffered a 5 cm crack at the back bumper. The safety of the car is undeniable. So sent my ride to workshop for repair (four days) and having been feeling TERRIBLE without her. Now i gotten her back, woohoo.. ! So for those still deciding and have young kids, MB is the choice.