Mercedes C220 Review | EDIT: Sold after 9 years and 1.05 lakh km

heelntoe · 25th August 2006, 11:07

i guess the major problems were taken care of after the face lift and final years of the 203 will be quite reliable apart from small niggling issues. also post facelift the car looks like a real merc.

GTO · 25th August 2006, 17:12

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Any particular reason why each service should cost a min of 35K? Is it just bcoz the service is provided by Merc?

Hi Shantanu, This topic was previously discussed here : Maintaining a Merc in India. No point in getting it done from outside, as that will void the warranty.

Also remembered that there was an SRS Fault that had come up once. Updated the original thread.

BUSA · 25th August 2006, 19:35

Also how can one forget the C220 offers massive torque comapared the the C200.

GTO · 30th August 2006, 12:56

Heres another perspective. So my wife drives the C220 back from Bandra late last night (distance of 6 kms). Her comments "Its too hard / heavy and not nice to drive. I prefer driving the Vtec anyday. The Mercedes is good for backseat travel with the chauffeur driving it." She also found the reverse gear selector and handbrake operations more complicated than they need to be.

What can you say to that, eh?

Rtech · 30th August 2006, 13:30

I'll say that's perfect. You don't have to worry about her taking the drivers' seat next time.

maxbhp · 30th August 2006, 14:00

Great car GTO , Its easily the best proportioned car in the country with the right amount of sportiness without looking overtly flashy but at the same time eyecatching too.... It looks even better with blackened out chrome parts , black alloys and red brake calipers ...anyway nice review sir.

sandeep108 · 30th August 2006, 14:16

Well, the OHCs, including VTECs were the lightest cars to drive actually. I remember on a trip to a hill station, my friends in Indigo, Corsa, etc. were quite pooped driving there (through moderate traffic) while I was not really bothered by the drive.

Jay · 30th August 2006, 14:34

Nice Review there GTO and a great car too....

Venom_rider · 30th August 2006, 15:23

Good to know that you are having a "better" experience than our 180.

Gr8 review there GTO, happy revving

GTO · 30th August 2006, 15:50

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Good to know that you are having a "better" experience than our 180.

Oh boy, you have the dreaded 180? Two words of advice : Sell it!

Venom_rider · 31st August 2006, 11:15

Ooopss... a TYPO there, I meant "your" C180. I read a couple of woes that you faced with your car... After what I've read I'll probably not accept one even free

Thil · 7th September 2006, 02:11

Excellent review .After reading your review esp the 200km every time out of the city thing..man tempted to buy one...
but currently have a Ikon only.
O.k going to Save money and buy a benz soon!.. :-))

kuppan · 21st September 2006, 14:44

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Originally Posted by Thil

man tempted to buy one...
but currently have a Ikon only.
O.k going to Save money and buy a benz soon!.. :-))

Don't worry, If you can upgrade from Ikon to Volvo in 10 Days,

I think you will have a merc very soooon...

GTO · 7th October 2006, 16:15

So had the car go in for a scheduled checkup today. These are the faults that Auto Hangar listed out:

1. Defective suspension balance rod (will be replaced under warranty).

2. Brake pads worn out - I seriously doubt they require a change and told him to hold it. However, will check the remaining life myself.

3. Wiper blades worn out : In a year? Rubber quality issue?

Mugen_Power · 7th October 2006, 21:45

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Originally Posted by GTO

2. Brake pads worn out - I seriously doubt they require a change and told him to hold it. However, will check the remaining life myself.

3. Wiper blades worn out : In a year? Rubber quality issue?

Hey GTO,

I Think You Have Changed Brake Pads On Second Service, Brake Pads Worn Out Again ??

We Also Have Changed Wiper Blades After 1 Year.

BTW How Much They Quoted For Wiper Blades ??

Cheers,
Mugen_Power.

25th August 2006, 11:07	#31
heelntoe BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: navi mumbai Posts: 238 Thanked: Once	i guess the major problems were taken care of after the face lift and final years of the 203 will be quite reliable apart from small niggling issues. also post facelift the car looks like a real merc.
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25th August 2006, 19:35	#33
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Also how can one forget the C220 offers massive torque comapared the the C200.
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30th August 2006, 12:56	#34
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,886 Thanked: 323,259 Times View My Garage	Heres another perspective. So my wife drives the C220 back from Bandra late last night (distance of 6 kms). Her comments "Its too hard / heavy and not nice to drive. I prefer driving the Vtec anyday. The Mercedes is good for backseat travel with the chauffeur driving it." She also found the reverse gear selector and handbrake operations more complicated than they need to be. What can you say to that, eh?
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30th August 2006, 13:30	#35
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,765 Thanked: 371 Times View My Garage	I'll say that's perfect. You don't have to worry about her taking the drivers' seat next time.
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30th August 2006, 14:00	#36
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,383 Thanked: 92 Times View My Garage	Great car GTO , Its easily the best proportioned car in the country with the right amount of sportiness without looking overtly flashy but at the same time eyecatching too.... It looks even better with blackened out chrome parts , black alloys and red brake calipers ...anyway nice review sir.
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30th August 2006, 14:16	#37
sandeep108 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 315 Times	Well, the OHCs, including VTECs were the lightest cars to drive actually. I remember on a trip to a hill station, my friends in Indigo, Corsa, etc. were quite pooped driving there (through moderate traffic) while I was not really bothered by the drive.
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30th August 2006, 14:34	#38
Jay BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 819 Thanked: 8 Times	Nice Review there GTO and a great car too....
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30th August 2006, 15:23	#39
Venom_rider BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 244 Thanked: 286 Times View My Garage	Good to know that you are having a "better" experience than our 180. Gr8 review there GTO, happy revving
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31st August 2006, 11:15	#41
Venom_rider BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 244 Thanked: 286 Times View My Garage	Ooopss... a TYPO there, I meant "your" C180. I read a couple of woes that you faced with your car... After what I've read I'll probably not accept one even free
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7th September 2006, 02:11	#42
Thil BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CHN-BLR-MSP Posts: 110 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Excellent review .After reading your review esp the 200km every time out of the city thing..man tempted to buy one... but currently have a Ikon only. O.k going to Save money and buy a benz soon!.. :-))
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7th October 2006, 16:15	#44
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,886 Thanked: 323,259 Times View My Garage	So had the car go in for a scheduled checkup today. These are the faults that Auto Hangar listed out: 1. Defective suspension balance rod (will be replaced under warranty). 2. Brake pads worn out - I seriously doubt they require a change and told him to hold it. However, will check the remaining life myself. 3. Wiper blades worn out : In a year? Rubber quality issue?
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