Mercedes C180 1998 Customer Review
Good day to all!
Never before has not left his reviews I operated units, so please do not scold severely. Maybe someone my opinion will be very useful.
So, the owner of his Mercedes, I was almost four years ago. He took in Berlin through his good friend from school, which has long sat on the automotive theme in Germany, all my cars from them. Prior to that, went to the Volkswagen Vento 1.8mono 1992 release, BMW 318, 1996. From Volkswagen were good memories, byurgega, old grandfather born in 1941, persuaded a week, he eventually “gave in” car caught just amazing. About BMW, so forgive me lovers of Bavarian buckets, anything good I can not say. Terribly unreliable and impractical car, which was forced to leave after six months of operation, because it forces to fight it no longer exists. As a result, in December 2006 was acquired by Mercedes C180 1998 onwards Manual transmission, very unusual color, a complete set of 4 air, climate, heated front seats, mirrors, vibratory driver’s seat, ABS, ESP, BAS, interior – black with gray cloth inserts (code 781). Mileage at time of purchase 112 200 km. Just specify which one and a half years after buying the vehicle was operated in Belarus, and almost two and a half years in Moscow, after moving to permanent residence in the capital.
After buying the right consumables were replaced, to make a full diagnosis, which did not reveal anything critical. The machine is operated year round and almost every day. First impressions were overshadowed by the incomprehensible behavior cars on the road, leaving the track was a feeling that the car is simply “walks”, had an intuitive taxi. At the station after the inspection no defects were found. He was advised to change the tire that actually did. Instead of winter 205/60 195/65 have been installed the 15th of the radius. The problem is not solved, in principle. After conversations with old mersovedami it was found that all Mercedes cars behave in a similar way and to this we must simply get used to. The result is exactly what happened. And after three months of continuous operation is not bothered, now I do not notice.
Often travel long distances. Rolled weekly 6.5 thousand km – absolutely usual thing. Sometimes from Moscow in Vitebsk, Vitebsk in Simferopol to the mother-and from there back to Moscow with stops for lunch and sleep. Respect individual seats with decent lateral support, they do not get tired (this sin Foltz) and did not hurt after and demands attention.
Salon is small, even rather small, but specific criticism, none of the passengers for some reason this is never called. The main thing is that it is not easily soiled, made soundly, all materials are very good. Minus – a small trunk! Extraneous noise in the cabin is almost no engine sound in the cabin if they bother, then quite a bit on acceleration, but occasionally makes itself known configuration of the road. To say that the car is bad Shumkov, language is not rotated. No crickets.
As for the suspension. Still know about what it is, only the drawings in the books. During the 4 years was replaced by bearing hub. Approximately 2 years after purchase, when the mileage was 178,000. At the next after the diagnosis of the master says that all the tiptop. Suspension, in principle, a soft, especially after the BMW and the more Foltz. Now THAT I do presales, reported that the need to change a left rear silentblock. How much is not specified yet, but judging by the fact that their back as much as 24, I think that cheap. That’s it!
For transmission, in principle, also big no complaints. Once only a very long time to understand what exactly are replacing. Came a whistle, and after pressing the clutch pedal, he disappeared. Geniuses immediately blame the Releaser. Dismantled the clutch – everything is in order. I went for the first time in my life at the official service in Sokolniki – nobody can say nothing. They said that the bearing shaft in a box. I like … changed all the bearings in the box, but the sound has not disappeared. So it went for five months, on driving performance are affected. Later in his native Vitebsk, went to see “Uncle Vasya”, he dismantled the clutch and found that there is a damper which serves to compensate for vibration when driving. And inside there is a damper bearing 2,7 * 2,3, which includes the input shaft. I’m happy, but alas, this bearing separately to the damper is not sold, had put the equivalent, with Volz in size. Then the sound disappeared.
On the engine, there is one gripe. He comes alive only in third gear. The first and second simply “dead.” Then everything is fine. Acceleration of the initial motor for the high-spirited. So far, TTT, failed a single time. Another feature of the engine – a bad start in the cold. Moreover, many cars of this model. Maslaiev 2-3 times, then everything is fine, keeps pace. With this too long struggled, changed the plugs, wires. In the end it turned out that there is the sensor on the heating fuel, I am going to change before the sale. Other issues on the engine for the period of operation does not arise. Consumption depends on the style of riding. As traffic jams can pull 12-13 liters in the city average – about 11. On the track, if you move up to 110 km / h, consumption of about 6.5 liters, if the arrow has gone for 120 – there’s as given. Personally, I once clocked up to 205 km / h. The machine is lightweight, so it really feels up to 165 km / h, then scared, because pokidyvaet order. Normal speed on the track 140-150 km / h. At this speed the car is absolutely predictable and adequate.
At a cost of spares nothing transcendental with this model is not happening. The most expensive – electrical equipment and all other units and components, which begin with the words “Power” or “Magnetic”. Oh, and of the problems yet. Once dismissed chipovanny key. I insert it, and the machine does not respond. I called the official in Moscow – $ 700 and wait three weeks. I called the dealer in Minsk – 400 tanks and month out. As a result, found in Minsk, unauthorized service, which are corrected for 170 USD I asked why such a price difference, answered: “because Mercedes”. I had to start up service per month (flat) key, and repaired only 5 hours.
The biggest disadvantage – BODY! I do not know why they are still not for zinc, but the body Mercy – it’s terrible! Every two weeks, find new spiders have zadolbali correct. I’m going to still totally repaint before selling.
Generally, during this time operation, I realized that nothing in Merce does not break suddenly. Usually, all that “fits” makes itself felt long before the actual replacement. This is a big plus in comparison with the same BMW (there’s different). Cars became a member of the family. It seems nothing special about the machine does not, but it somehow grows in a strange way. You go next 1.000-1.500 km, get out of the car, and she smiles like you.
With all the disadvantages of minimally described to part with it is very sad. During the 4 years was in such incredible ambush, but always rescued machine. And in the winter of minus 32, and in the summer heat. I’d like to leave his wife gelding. Can and will.
Good luck on the road!
About Mercedes C180 1998
Green 4 bits. sedan, manual transmission, 1.8 liter., 122 hp
petrol, rear wheel drive