BMW 5 series or Merc E Class

[Assassin]

Hi PTan,

 

The servicing costs can vary depending on the model that one drives. Same for parts.

 

Good to hear that you receive good service from Merc. I do too.

 

Cheers

[Mojoe]

was wondering how come you going back to a merc... ... till i saw the posting date... wah... 2 year old thread..

[Assassin]

I would like to do that.

[Mojoe]

still the civic then?

[Assassin]

Apaden ? or it could have been the Sir, Integra, WRX, Evo ...

[Mojoe]

[Mrbah]

Hi F1ngolf, would you be interested in buying over my PARF/COE papers? I just scrapped my car.

[Magfocus]

Bro, this is from 2003

[BMW320i]

Hi PTan,

 

The servicing costs can vary depending on the model that one drives. Same for parts.

 

Good to hear that you receive good service from Merc. I do too.

 

Cheers

 

Speaking of spare parts, The drive by wire accelerator pedal unit on the S Class cost a whooping $6000. I still have it on display in at home.

 

That leads me to wonder what happens if the suspension fails because they Ss are running on air suspension and a simple coilover swap just doesn't do it.

[Nine_eleven]

a full replacement of the S Class' air suspension costs just under S$10k... and thats the quote by an outside workshop!! not even C&C....

 

i was there when they were replacing it... wonder what air they use inside the suspsension... hahahah

[BMW320i]

Ouch ... So far only experienced 1 failure. Apparently they have a fail safe system. What happened was that the car no longer jack up itself upon engine start up so bascially it was running on default set up. Not as comfortable when the system was active but at least it the ride comfort doesn't turn into a DBR9.

 

But I'll have to agree Merc's done a good job. Its 1 of those cars that makes you think your doing 90 when actual is 140kph.

[Assassin]

You have a drive by wire accelerator pedal unit display at home ?

 

The air suspension ? Should be around S$15K+

[BMW320i]

Ya. Its your typical Accelerator pedal but slightly bulky as the control unit is located at the base of the pedal.

 

Apparently the acceleration felt a little lethargic. So C&C "suspected" it was the entire DBW accel. pedal unit. Burned $6k. Acceleration still felt lethargic. Turns out to be a faulty AFM Unit.

 

After touching down in Singapore my father showed me the Accel. Pedal and said $6k. Immediately got the hint.

 

Air suspension malfunctioned once. But in default mode it just rides like your typical coilovers. Slightly stiffer then usual. Upon engine start up it doesn't jack up the car like it used to so ride height is lower. More rice.

[Billtan18]

Thinking of upgrading my E200 Kompressor to a 2yrs used car but can't decide whether to buy a E200 Kompressor or bmw 520 or 523. Can someone help to comment?

[Relagsingh]

Looks apart, the 5 series is a better car.

[Jonnybravo]

dun talk cxxk la... the air suspension is about 4K for the front...

 

If never change before dun anyhow quote leh...

 

Jon

[Ncss]

If I were to decide, I prefer E200k over 520i...

[Suxelis]

If one is not eurocentric and quite objective, then do try out the Lexus GS300 before you decide. It has a few qualities to offer too. You may be pleasantly surprised, if you put 'brand' aside.