Our 1st 3-pointer!!! Mercedes C220 CDI

GTO · 20th July 2009, 18:43

Congrats! You've bought the segment leader. The C Class has a far better back seat than the 3 series, superior ride quality, more space on the inside and is overall better refined. She's a torque monster and is built for the highways. I just returned from a 650 km round trip yesterday (in my previous gen manual C220). The massive torque, high speed cruising ability, composure, safety and long range fuel tank (did 650 on a tank with 1/4 to spare) are solid companions for those roadtrips that we petrolheads are addicted to.

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Originally Posted by white_vdi

after a hard round of bargaining finalized the car

That 3 year warranty will prove to be a blessing in disguise.

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manual version has been discontinued

Too bad for us enthusiasts. Don't blame them though, automatic is the choice of 9 / 10 Merc buyers. Even when I got my 6 speed manual, it was only available on order.

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the only disappointment is that side view mirrors have to folded manually.

Trust Mercedes to bring the essentials in a facelift. My C220 has electric fold on the mirrors.

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now i am trying my best to get a nice number for the car. hoping to get some positive reply from the RTO tomorrow.

White Merc with a VIP number in Delhi? I don't think cops are going to pull you over. Like ever.

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Originally Posted by vid6639

If only merc had a maintenance plan like BMW that would really be the icing on the cake.

If hearsay is anything to go by, I believe multi-year ownership plans are on the way. Only problem : Merc is way too slow to respond. They ought to be the trend setters, especially when one considers their 10 year lead in our market.

RP_812 · 20th July 2009, 19:16

Congrats Man..!
Very neat looking vehicle. The difference between the Old 220 and the new one is astounding.

R2D2 · 20th July 2009, 21:49

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Originally Posted by white_vdi

this is my exact expression typing this story here!

now i am trying my best to get a nice number for the car. hoping to get some positive reply from the RTO tomorrow.
i am truly madly deeply in love with this machine!

And what a feeling it must be. Exhilarating!

Congratulations on a lovely car.

Rgds,

Monaro · 20th July 2009, 21:49

Congrats man!

Just a query, i somehow cannot spot the 3 pointer on the bonnet after the sports grill upgrade!..Am i missing something here?

neoranjit · 20th July 2009, 21:53

Congrats on the new ride. The new grill looks really good . Hope to see a travelogue soon.

FlyingSpur · 20th July 2009, 22:40

My opinion on the looks of this C are completely polarized by the presence or absence of the Avantgarde grille. And that's why think your car looks AWESOME !!

white_vdi · 20th July 2009, 23:34

i am so glad to be hear sharing all this with you guys. really appreciate your kind words!

@monaro : the merc emblem is missing on the bonnet. took it off as its a part of the conventional package. the sports package has a small badge on the hood.

another twist in my happy tale, i am going to haridwar for 4 weeks on wednesday on a business trip. will be taking my vdi with me. she will stay back at home. will miss her alot! :(

once i come back, i need to tints on the car. guide me as to what brand to go for and approx costs if possible.

aviral2122 · 13th August 2009, 12:45

i just test drove the c220 cdi elegance today. I Have small query from you guys.
I Heard a noise when pressing the brakes. The Noise was there only when the car was brought to stand still and when i left the brake pedal from stand still.
is it normal or not?
Will a new car also have it?

quickdraw · 13th August 2009, 13:56

VDI to CDI congratulations. Its surely a lovely looking car and very underestimated in the days of the 3 series and the A4. I still feel its wrong for a 30lakh car not to have bi-xenons and non electric folding mirrors.

The C63 AMG costs around a carore, or thats why I've heard. Correct me if I am wrong.

jesal · 13th August 2009, 14:13

this car in bombay is for 38 laks.

iraghava · 13th August 2009, 14:21

Congratulations Sumit! Have fun with the new car!

FlyingSpur · 13th August 2009, 16:29

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I still feel its wrong for a 30lakh car not to have bi-xenons and non electric folding mirrors.

...and manual seats, and a mediocre display (in terms of quality and functionality) sitting atop the centre console. Doesn't do justice to the sheer brilliance of the car.

rageshgr · 13th August 2009, 17:26

Awesome dude! Must be an absolute dream come true to upgrade ( a catapult rather ) from a Swift to something 5 times as expensive! a Merc C 220! . I can almost feel the excitement through your post. I too have such a similar dream. The original car was looking elegant enough, but now with the sports grill, it looks modern, big, aggressive and menacing and makes if want to pinch yourself and see if its Germany!

aviral2122 · 13th August 2009, 20:19

I come home and look at brochure which says 4 alloy wheels, so did you get 4 alloy wheels or is the spare tyre alloy too?

rageshgr · 13th August 2009, 23:17

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another twist in my happy tale, i am going to haridwar for 4 weeks on wednesday on a business trip. will be taking my vdi with me. she will stay back at home. will miss her alot! :(======.

Why take the swift to the trip when you have a gleaming Merc wih you? Is it because you need to run-in the car?

20th July 2009, 19:16	#47
RP_812 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 2 Times	Congrats Man..! Very neat looking vehicle. The difference between the Old 220 and the new one is astounding.
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20th July 2009, 21:49	#49
Monaro BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 122 Thanked: 51 Times	Congrats man! Just a query, i somehow cannot spot the 3 pointer on the bonnet after the sports grill upgrade!..Am i missing something here?
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20th July 2009, 21:53	#50
neoranjit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 588 Thanked: 195 Times View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride. The new grill looks really good . Hope to see a travelogue soon.
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20th July 2009, 22:40	#51
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	My opinion on the looks of this C are completely polarized by the presence or absence of the Avantgarde grille. And that's why think your car looks AWESOME !!
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20th July 2009, 23:34	#52
white_vdi BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: new delhi Posts: 857 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	i am so glad to be hear sharing all this with you guys. really appreciate your kind words! @monaro : the merc emblem is missing on the bonnet. took it off as its a part of the conventional package. the sports package has a small badge on the hood. another twist in my happy tale, i am going to haridwar for 4 weeks on wednesday on a business trip. will be taking my vdi with me. she will stay back at home. will miss her alot! :( once i come back, i need to tints on the car. guide me as to what brand to go for and approx costs if possible. Last edited by white_vdi : 20th July 2009 at 23:40.
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13th August 2009, 12:45	#53
aviral2122 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 123 Thanked: 87 Times	i just test drove the c220 cdi elegance today. I Have small query from you guys. I Heard a noise when pressing the brakes. The Noise was there only when the car was brought to stand still and when i left the brake pedal from stand still. is it normal or not? Will a new car also have it?
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13th August 2009, 13:56	#54
quickdraw Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,286 Thanked: 2,695 Times View My Garage	VDI to CDI congratulations. Its surely a lovely looking car and very underestimated in the days of the 3 series and the A4. I still feel its wrong for a 30lakh car not to have bi-xenons and non electric folding mirrors. The C63 AMG costs around a carore, or thats why I've heard. Correct me if I am wrong.
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13th August 2009, 14:13	#55
jesal BANNED Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	this car in bombay is for 38 laks.
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13th August 2009, 14:21	#56
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Congratulations Sumit! Have fun with the new car!
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13th August 2009, 17:26	#58
rageshgr BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chennai/Vaikom Posts: 549 Thanked: 551 Times View My Garage	Brilliant! Awesome dude! Must be an absolute dream come true to upgrade ( a catapult rather ) from a Swift to something 5 times as expensive! a Merc C 220! . I can almost feel the excitement through your post. I too have such a similar dream. The original car was looking elegant enough, but now with the sports grill, it looks modern, big, aggressive and menacing and makes if want to pinch yourself and see if its Germany!
	() Thanks

13th August 2009, 20:19	#59
aviral2122 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 123 Thanked: 87 Times	I come home and look at brochure which says 4 alloy wheels, so did you get 4 alloy wheels or is the spare tyre alloy too?
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