“More power, more style and technology, but less than the doors!” – German carmaker as Mercedes-Benz presents its new C-Class Coupe, 2012.

In this short video by Gary Paffett explains the main difference between the model 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupe and the current car DTM AMG Mercedes C-Class. This difference is – among other things, of course, – the wheels that have more, and a new rear spoiler, as well as the fact that the three-door coupe is DTM.

Nico Rosberg said: “I can barely endure as long as I have the chance to test myself a new car. The fact that I would be among those who demonstrate the model for the first time in the world, I was extremely inspiring. Specifically, I remember this forever. ”

I did not know that “Murzik” loves only 95, had to call to confirm the official, are immediately warned that not experimenting with fig 92 and 98 with a mixture of 95, explaining it by the fact that the aircraft engine 1.8 still does not turn … then I noticed that when the ignition turns the key icon and countdown … deciphered as mezhservisny interval and I went for an oil change (maybe I’m wrong, but at 5.5 liters engine 1.8 … I think krutovato just like the gas tank) … took Castorl 6 liters of 10w40 … set of filters cost about 2 rubles, and was the most expensive salon (coal – 1 ruble, a paper somewhere over 600) …

In principle, for a year but suddenly sdohshey frog under the pedal, why I lit lightbulb BAS / ASR, I have not changed anything else … for me at the frog … ‘officials have taken more for diagnosis than for repair (diagnosis of -1600, -700 frog) … drove in six months to diagnose suspension was sentenced … one ball (700 rubles), and of the heap to the rear propshaft coupling (1750), and the front brake hoses for 600 each … and even adjusted the front hub bearings (300 rubles for a job) … filling kondeya cost somewhere in the 850 rubles a, repair the generator (replacement pills, two bearings) got me in 2500 …

On the prices of spare parts, though what that something cheaper, something (such as hydraulic hose) more … By the way, I almost fell into their luggage while at the castle (in ‘officials 17000, to disassemble the battery was dead in 1000 … If you remember, he in the trunk … by the way, and you have been the key open the trunk? I now once a week I click), so I bore him 30 minutes (in the Germans to protect against hacking) … and then assembled one of the two … so that there are parts, which can Pts . good to go.

If to be honest, we liked the machine ochchch, moderate size, moderately high-spirited (though depends on what fuel to zaleshsya), to carry my body from point A to point B very good. even normal, but to move with the child is not very … by the way, did not impress the trunk … with difficulty intermeddle stroller for a baby … although I had a little cut capacity by setting two sab (mounted to the shelf) and the amp with Conder (all too to the shelf) … but how to cram some sort of box, then it becomes a big problem … In the fight against the kolkhoz xenon decided not to lose from 01 June rights, and actively involved in the struggle: instead of Xenon lamps stuck staff … blocks ignition truth left in place (hope truth died long ago, but still warm the soul) … well that’s something like that …

As a conclusion: if one machine is enough for high-spirited fans quiet ride, like me … does not lomuchaya (which may change at any time) … and I married her, too, can not call … if only as a second car for a family to everyone on the rode …

About Mercedes C180 1999

Blue 4 bits. sedan, manual transmission, 1.8 liter., 122 hp
gasoline, driving on the left, rear wheel drive

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

The next car, which I began to look closely – BMW 325Xi. Respectable brand and its all-wheel drive X-Drive. Following the test drive, I was impressed with the quick machine (especially in the “sport”), a sense of speed and incomparable sound of the inline six. I bought a car and enjoyed it for a month until the winter came. Operation in winter conditions, showed that four-wheel drive in certain conditions does not work. In the motion at any speed, X-Drive gives unlimited confidence on snowy or slippery roads. But in the mode of maneuvering in a parking lot – it turns off! And our snow-covered courtyards have become a trap for the BMW. After a short while owning a car, unfortunately, had to sell.

And after this ordeal, I finally turned his attention to the Mercedes C-Class. On the test drive was won over his comfort and serenity to the quality of the pavement. Starting the engine, which combined four-wheel drive, was three-liter V-shaped six. I think this engine is optimally sufficient for this model.

So began my history of ownership Mercedes S280 4Matic. Operation was conducted in completely different conditions and weather, and traffic. And that’s what this experience has shown.

The main course, the fact that I am absolutely happy with my car! It gives an inexplicable sense of security and confidence. It gives peace of mind! It does not matter whether you’re going on the highway at a speed of 180 km / h (forgive me, traffic police), or standing in traffic – you are calm. And this whole world with all its bustle and uncertainty about the future, is somewhere out there.

Special thanks mention all-wheel drive Mercedes. Permanent full with torque distribution between front and rear axles in a ratio of 45: 55 respectively and, where appropriate, able to move 100% of the time on one wheel. Off-road all-wheel drive setup I think is very successful. With a parallel in the property Touareg locking differential interwheel and reduction gear, and comparing them to the same conditions – have every right to such a claim. This snowy winter has been a lot of reasons to test the all-wheel drive and make sure its technical perfection. Loose fresh snow, which I drove the car up to his belly and independently chosen from it. Wet snow melted (most probably a complex type of coverage), or rolled the ice – not hinder me to parallel parking with arrival of the two side wheels on the curb. Loose sand on the coast of the Azov Sea, dirt, tiered seating, winding into the field and forest dirt road leading to the Seliger. Diagonal display, which I coped by turning off the ESP and Automatic transfer to manual mode (limited first transfer). At the same time, the Tuareg had to use it for all its off-road capability. The only thing that limited the cross-Mercedes – a small clearance.

Suspension settings, I think the best compromise between handling and comfort. Rather the emphasis is shifted slightly in favor of control, but it specifically in my complete “Vanguard”. With the “Classic” and “Elegance” suspension a bit softer. Therefore, I believe that the wheels of the 16th range of comfort is preserved, not at the expense of handling and appearance. The car holds the road well, and completely ignores the rut. Steering wheel is completely isolated from road irregularities. But it happens in a turn that bumps the car a little interchanges. Settings of electronic security systems in the winter on snowy roads can take a turn with a slight skid, fan. Completely disable the electronic assistant – have not tried it.

Sound standard radio with CD-MP3 Changer, I think quite worthy. Interior ergonomics at 5 +. And when I read in magazines about the periodic motor overloaded stalk switch, is ridiculous – this is the most natural version of the landing: left hand holds the steering wheel, and lies on the door armrest, and his right hand rests on the arm and holds the lever gearbox. Keeping his hands on the wheel, turn the porter – that’s natural.

The habit of keeping his right hand on the lever of the box was left with more experience in car ownership “mechanics.” But here, no, no, yes and vospolzueshsya the habit: the shift lever to the left “takes off” one gear in automatic transmissions, more traffic – more transmission. And while the engine is enough for all modes of movement, automatic transmission is configured to smooth shifting. And sometimes it is necessary to accelerate more rapidly, and then comes to the aid sequential mode transmission. In addition, the restriction of automatic transmissions, such as a third gear in the winter season allows for more efficient engine braking. Box adaptive, easy to “switch” to an aggressive driving style, keeps the transmission, and later transferred to a higher, but is to slow down the engine and gearbox goes into its normal mode – the mode smooth gear changes. But in general, while driving a Mercedes, a desire to drive fast passing away, and not because he is not able to do it, but because it has a quiet style of riding.

As for the interior, it would be more containers for small things. For example, in a journey nowhere even attach a small bottle of 330 ml. Do not add back the couch – too negative. Although a fairly large trunk (with a trip to the Crimea with his wife and daughter all the belongings they fit, but thought I have to buy a roof rack). But there are two cigarette lighters, and that I appreciated in the same trip by connecting the trap warning at the same time and navigator.

With regard to fuel consumption, despite the 3-liter engine capacity 231 hp / s and four-wheel drive, the consumption is 11.7 liters per 100 km in combined cycle. And it’s not good news.

On the odometer for 40 thousand miles, and it continues to delight me every day, and not only comfort and handling, but its dependability. And my confidence in the car turns into knowledge – I know that my little Mercedes will not let me in any way.

About Mercedes C280 4MATIC 2008

Black 4 bits. Sedan, Automatic, 3 yrs., 231 hp
gasoline, driving on the left, drive full

Thus, the budget of 3800 dollars…

The first car was seen a lot of cars … really wanted to take Merc’s 80 … drive on a 123 body came to the conclusion that the machine is obsolete and the status they have, well, not really. In good condition are under 200. 124 – the same story. BMW E30 watched that in real good condition are worth about 150. It was finally decided to take the most lively and most recent cars that could be bought for my budget. As a result, had to choose from Toyota Corolla 1997 Mazda 323 1998. Cars beat inspected, tested the service … and jerked me something to run through again declare Meursault … and already watched the 202nd body.

And “C180 Sport, 1993, 150tys. rub., bargaining …. ” On a call, it became clear that all in good condition and only require investment thresholds. He came, looked, rolled across the parking lot … everything seems fine, the service did not go. Audio works, no kernel panics, starts with a half-turn, the box includes a clear, suspension does not crackle. Gnilovatye thresholds does not bother me, figured that it is not too expensive, also planned in the near future the supply of money. Decided – MY! Bargain and agreed to the 120 + insurance and registration – 10. After 2 days, went to restructure, the same day the car was in the new rooms.

Bought, filled the tank and went … And so it began … until he reached home, found a few nuances. The brakes worked like a really poorly when braking machine is heavily nod. Occurred when starting a twitch and a dip in the speed (later remarked that during heating strongly swim speed). Car thrown from side to side … because of bald tires. With brakes and tires decided to take the time to go yet so … slowly. After 6 days in the wet went to omit the Qashqai … not much: two lamps (4.5), bonnet (5.6 + 5 painting), grating (1), TV (1.8). Bumper so far did not touch it, and the radiator had to throw kondeya – struck him (though the compressor, as it turned out, did not work).

As a result, has not yet solved all the problems, the car did not go out of service. It turned out that the rear calipers are acidified and pads worn to the metal (ie car slowed down only the front brakes). Bulkhead calipers, new pads, Brake. drives, repair kits and brake calipers something to trifle with the work resulted in 10 thousand. Twitch when starting – timing chain replacement + pacifier, tensioner, gasket – parts and replacement of approximately 7 thousand new rubber tire Omsk – 10 thousand with pereobuvkoy. Oil, candles, a brush wiper + 4 th with the replacement. 45 thousand, thresholds, and is still there.

But after began a detailed familiarity with the car and its driving characteristics: the machine is more responsive to the gas pedal. The engine was quite spirited for a volume of 1.8. If you ride one, it is enough. Although the engine and turn well to 6 thousand, awarding you a decent dynamics, his appetite be healthy! In dynamic driving 14 liters per 100km. n + 1 liter of oil for 5000 km. (For 1.8 is, in my opinion, bust). After replacing the tire stopped the car to throw a party, has ceased to scour his nose at a set speed and general stability of the acquired engine. The force on the brake pedal is not much increased, but increased the effectiveness of the brakes at times (also ceased to nod when braking).

Now a few words about the car. Controllability is excellent, turning on the spot easily and without problems (the radius of less than 2115), review of an excellent, convenient mirrors, seats super! Salon simpleton, but comfortable … the only gripe is a small glove compartment and folding seats in the assembly Sport =(((. Programs surfing without lifting your hands from the armrest – very handy, do not really like dipped – to put it mildly, he was too weak = (((

5000 passed without any complaints and failures. But … after 3-4 thousand mileage was clearly reminded of his rear suspension creaking and deaf pat on potholes and streetcar tracks. While these do not intend to, but there needs to be changed some gum, that they have set about 3-4 thousand + recommended to replace all the levers it has 8 thousand Ah yes, the thresholds themselves … 7 thousand rapids + repair kit rear arches – 1.5, on the work of about 15 thousand I do not know what to do. The machine is good, just lovely! But somehow I got tired of it and go poking around constantly for more details.

About Mercedes C180 1993

Black 4 bits. sedan, manual transmission, 1.8 liter., 122 hp
gasoline, driving on the left, rear wheel drive

Machine from Japan, the equipment «Elegance», left hand drive (auction estimate 4B), full power, climate control, electric seats, 5-speed. Auto, Lim-control. In general, all the bells and whistles, but the skin.

The main drawback of the car – cold start in the morning, the engine “troit”, after the re-launch “triplets” can cease.

Tried to eliminate this drawback:

changed the candles – 12 pieces – $ 85
petrol filter – $ 28
washing forsunov – $ 32
Air Flow Meter – $ 115

Nothing helped (share advice, if you know what could be the problem).

In addition to this change:

silent blocks stabilizer and cushion automatic transmission – $ 37
motor barrel washer – $ 6
heat exchanger gaskets – $ 38
light in the brush devices (several) – $ 6
dipstick (80% 112th motor drive with the broken probe, broken plastic ring) – $ 30

Very uncomfortable driving position, even though seats electric, steering wheel moves up and down, but with an increase in 187 right foot touches the steering wheel and brake pedal, interior tight fit.

The rest of the car is more or less, if I may say so. V-shaped six, the amount of 2.8, has good acceleration, the color “silver” and alyufelgi, blestyashki on the bumper and door handles, interior “wood” (incidentally, I can not find a wooden pad on the driver’s door, because there is a short elektrosideniya, native plate cracked), produce a good impression outwardly.

Yes, still lacks: a Japanese radio sample (only up to 89FM), non-standard square number.

The car in the city consumes 12-13 liters per hundred, while hodovku did, because I travel a little, to work 20 min. As to the garage.

The main problem – a cold engine start. Give good advice that can be done to the motor does not “Troilus”.

About Mercedes C280 1999

Silver 4 bits. Sedan, Automatic, 2.8 liter.,
gasoline, driving on the left, rear wheel drive

He took to run 210 000. Sold, there were about 290 000 (sold my husband’s sister, he had already wrapped 10 000). It is unrealistic to reliable machine. The suspension is soft (I think now that even too much). Of course the lack of rear-wheel drive and some electronics maintenance (except abs) strained during the winter. You could literally slip out of the blue. But quickly I somehow got used to notice such places from which no escape.

Choosing a 202 body, look at the LCP, then it is important to good care. I still own more than anticorrosive soundproofing made the engine compartment. And since the car was quiet, and then all sound the engine did not exist. Cousin when he went to test, everything was trying to start at the traffic lights, although the motor does not gloh =)), the average consumption in Moscow about 14 liters. 92go gasoline, the standard route 6-7.

Now buy the same with-shku only in 203 after the body restayla. There is something to compare. w202 suspension is softer, rides like a thorough, in 203em no such feeling.

About Mercedes C180 W202 1996

4 bits. sedan, manual transmission, 1.8 liter., 122 hp
gasoline, driving on the left, rear wheel drive

I was lucky that a buyer was found quickly and precisely machine at a discount of 20% was sold to her husband’s wife, who rides through the city, much more approximate to a comfortable travel. I hope that he will serve as a machine faithfully.

Well, I was … with nothing. Rather shamefully took away the car with his wife, instead of getting her driver’s personal work. I have previously suggested such a situation, that the wheel I would have to spend 2 times as long as to take his wife had to work with longing to go in the direction of the Moscow Ring Road, looking at the sad procession to the center, where I was soon to visit.

So do not shelving them began to see gourmet sites for a new happiness. In fact much hesitation was not. Mercedes – it’s destiny. It remains to choose the letter. E or C. Based on the formula E = mc but still in the box, it definitely had to choose E. By the same test is actively wiggled me to this choice, not a secret hope of a three years old to become its owner with a good discount. Yes, and I was already agreed, while still not done a test drive. Expensive car, a large and imposing. Not mine, shortened. More choice of flour I was not tortured and I climbed up on the site is thoroughly bourgeois. And since buy a new car is not my choice, and the car up to 3 years of customs clearance is over a reasonable and unreasonable limits (Belarus), looking for something just a car from 2005 to 2006 203 body.

In general, about buying / distilled / checking can write endlessly. The training process for its keen negotiation, a safety net, waiting time and other not very interesting procedures. Overpaid in the end, of course, the market could be bought for thousands cheaper than 60 rubles. But with a run in Korca 250-300 t.km. But cheaper. C’mon, after all, dreams have come true. The truth is not at this time. I wanted a 3.2 petrol black metallic assembly in Vanguard, and eventually bought a dark blue metallic 2.2 turbo diesel in a complete classic. The truth is still not quite sure what the difference is kitting. It seems to have everything, but a means of preventing hemorrhoids (heating of itself). Rain sensors, lights, tire pressure. Any ABS, ESP and so on, electric chairs (or rather sitting, or rather set of seats), separate climate (odd invention, since in a fur coat frosty breath in sitting next to a blonde in a bikini, languishing in the heat, I did not succeed) gray interior with walnut trim natural (it is already in the manual). Well nut so the nut.

And the customs officer gives me the keys and say, “Well, did you, in short, 46th in the series ….” “In a row?”. “In the … series, signalkoy find.” I went to look for the method of transmission, “Shaw psychics 7″, sticking to a key, howling with impatience. I would remove it a prize, beating his grandmother Pelageya, elf on the sixth lap. He sat down and sit lyblyus like a fool. Like here she is, sitting in it, and realize that all the ordeals of her behind as delivery goes wrong. Okay, a little more sat, looking for some. I knew that I was at this time in Belarus, but never imagined that I was sitting in the tractor. A first thoughts were exactly like that. Well how does this Mercedes!

Grind for a minute, I somehow poobvyk, even thought it necessary to fully exhaust the similarities take over the hood with the kruglyashi, which will go up in the gusts of exhaust gases. However, the noise quickly came down almost to nothing, giving the cabin a uniform tyh-ies-ies (and so at intervals to allow the crankshaft to make their 800 revolutions per minute). Did not understand until the end, or week trip from far away Germany, or the call of the wild … hmm … though in fact German tanks went on gasoline …

Left out of the gate and turned to joy in the wrong direction (who was at the customs office on the highway Brest – understand) and go with an empty head in the direction of Brest, but in a good test set table waiting on the opposite side. But you remember that magic can not cheat, and already after 15 km and greetings road builders who are building bridges to Congress on the bridges themselves, contrary to some of my long life settings, I drove to the smell of pies and pancakes.

I drove the course was driving, except that the car did not want to get hot. Temperature and stopped at around 60 degrees. “Diesel, high efficiency, even on heating is not enough” – naively thought flashed through my head.

In general, and even went a week with a faulty thermostat 2, while still not changed it, incidentally listened to a lecture by the master of that body 203 is generally consumable-type shoes or something. Well, that part cheap, something around 30 dollars.

Yes, pancakes and dipping under the pancakes, familiarity with the machine was continued after 2 days trip to the place of permanent deployment town hero Moscow. Wow, good going, of course. Body after 202 not so gently, not so brutal. Most do not like Bob Sapp, but not Remy Bonjasky. Somewhere like Ernesto Hoost. Oh, so I f tempomat. So putting a 130 km / h. and gave strict instructions to maintain that speed, I leaned back in his seat and gave himself up to pleasure the power of full-quality sound recorder. “Sanyaya remain with nammmi ….”

But as time passed, the snow fell, Alexander stayed with us … But the car was already thousands of 6 km with no complaints and criticism. Already basked to the position of 87 degrees and pleasing flow on the highway at 5.5 liters per 100 km / h and simultaneously terrified the city 13.5 of the capital of the RSFSR. And again, to rejoice in the 8.5l in the capital of the BSSR.

And here’s a new year. The day after tomorrow. The mood of elation. We drive the whole company in Bukovel. By arisen for a day trip to technical reasons (unplanned departure from the highway) SUV’s wife was gone, and nothing to do but go to the Mercedes, or chew salad alone, with a sigh for lost ordered kolyba and lost opportunities for the title ” conqueror of the ski slopes. ” Trains and other automated vehicles were engaged by.

We leave at 4 am, driving on a snowy highway M1 further in the direction of Brest. So we reach almost to the border. Frightened by demanding the quality of diesel engines, recalling the established DFT filter, called in to refuel, fill with small gorochki. Vita Ukraine. In front of the car riding with the descendants of Columbus too thought that the shortest way to sail to India. We are a paper map back all wondered why we ride dirt road parallel to the road of national significance, but the invocation of an 8 channel radios Motorola TLKR-T7 run up to the response that went mulen time, everything is grounded knowledge. As a result, we ended up at 40ka km stretch film studios on the second world war. The film was shot about the gunners with a very full-scale trenches and craters on the road. Tags were Germans. Moving forward with a speed of 30 km / h pain in my heart all the breakdowns were given the suspension, when a treacherous white snow turned out to regular funnel about 30 cm deep heart hurt many many times, until finally I have all the spit, and prepared to put the patient on arrival new bone . But praying still did not get stuck somewhere between Papovky and Galubami.

17 hours road behind. And the New Year behind us, and skiing, and liters of mulled wine in the middle of the blue mountains, and full pants will not say what the red mountains, and back 12 hours road that still international, behind, and here I stand in the center of the Mercedes garage in Shabanov and see what I will award. Squeak has started at the end of the back gate as a granny in the village. The Master said with a straight face, that suspension is normal, you need to replace the pendulum something there in the rear wheel. What’s a pendulum I do not understand, but a small little thing was cheap and after replacing the squeak was gone. There were also replaced oil (expensive for some oil to 20 dollars per liter), filters, checked all sorts of options. The deviations were not seen. At the same time replaced the ribbed belt ($ 20) and 2 rolls of stretch ($ 20 per each). Leaving the garage, turn on low beam and read e-book exactly between the tachometer and speedometer. Something about the bulb. Blushing thought: “She knows that I’m not from Moscow.” But the bulb was in the right low beam headlamp. He ran to the garage, called a lamp. Yes – replied the master. Bet. Another $ 10 changed hands and I left.

Now here is 10,000 km. behind. To say I was disappointed, not so. I’m happy. After all, this inconspicuous car running with me the joy and (I think that this will continue), the minimum hassle.

About Mercedes C220 CDI 2005

Blue 4 bits. Sedan, Automatic, 2.1 liter., 150 hp
diesel, steering wheel on the left, rear wheel drive

Review calls on the same film: there are similarities between the history of a once popular wrestler approaching retirement age and subject to recall. Once the car was timely, swift and desired, but the past will not come back … Now it’s worn out old injuries hog fuel.

I bought this car ($ 10,000) because he was looking for a caravan (twins born), which will not be like a barn, it will be convenient for the urban environment and the price is inexpensive. 3 months like the car apparently did not stop, but the joy of purchase I do not feel special. He took off, put it on record, spend ($ 1,100), but in vain, he had to ride … Because begun harsh everyday motorist. This is where you want to return your pet to a distant ’98 I do not believe when they write, “does not require investment.” For someone new machine requires investment, but there are some that as long as it goes, they are comfortable with.

In general, I put a gas plant ($ 700) (16 liters of gasoline in the city) and after 5 more visits to the regulation, lost a total of about 8 hours of working time, ekonomlyu on fuel. Chassis made, etc. ($ 1200) is generally cheap, heaps of spare parts, all that you can restore – restored. Sell ​​now makes no sense, so put up and looking positive. And then just want to say about the jerk, from which the breath, and excellent maneuverability in urban environments. Also, this money can not buy anything better, if you want to ride fast, compact top, roomy inside a machine that is not ashamed to move (for example, my old eshki in the RV is associated with troublesome ceremony, and 210 in a caravan is more expensive).

The machine is of course hard and wants to actively drive on a good road. But it is hard for Mercedes, and Mazda for both comfort, or take the latest Vectra, with a friend, as they say, physical memory. I can not get used to rear-wheel drive, although this is purely personal. Less objective rear-wheel drive: the wheels new, stand on a flat ice, start – a machine in place.

To track the unstable, frightening her even to go 140 in a straight line, but fool enough (it). But there is a point: this model has weaknesses: steering linkage (restored), column (pulled, then allowed to approach two times). Another silent blocks and the collapse of the need to check (also done). So, now I have the column on the agenda is on track much smaller, but sharp knocks. Salon noisy, because the caravan: plastic stuff, the rear seats, curtains. When you purchase do not be lazy to check all the buttons, and then change, then the time and costs money. For example, seat heating, air conditioning, lights, windows.

In general, depends on the purpose: if there is extra money and nerves can take it, put in order and get aesthetic pleasure, if you want to reduce losses to a minimum, probably should take this money such as Lacetti BU, prestige, less, although same class.

About Mercedes C230 Kompressor Combi 1998

Black 5 bits. Wagon, Automatic, 2.3 liter., 193 hp
Gas-diesel, steering wheel on the left, rear wheel drive