Saaber Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 You know my answer lah....but joke aside....I think the E200 is a bit noisy as compared to E240...... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1ngolf Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Author Share April 14, 2003 Post: You know my answer lah....but joke aside....I think the E200 is a bit noisy as compared to E240...... Saaber, Interestingly, the E200 kompressor noise level is what I am concern too. In fact, I put off the purchase of W210 (previous E200 model) because of the noise level when I test driven my colleague's car. Do u know if MB has improved the noise level on current E200(W211) over the W210 model ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 You got to try it yourself.... so when will you be doing that? Maybe some of us can go with you to give comments... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 You know my answer lah....but joke aside....I think the E200 is a bit noisy as compared to E240...... Of course I know what your answer is ! Between the E200K Inline4 and the E240 V6....of course the V6 engine will sound better. Like I mentioned earlier....have to test drive both models to compare performance and comfort levels. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 Wait til he take a ride in my car... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 no lah, wait till he sit in my vitara Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 Ahem...your car is no longer the same car as when you first got it ok ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 ok...I let him take a ride after he buy his MB... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 One more thing.....servicing...for BM..I think its every 25K km. Each servicing from PML should cost about S$300 - S$500. For MB...its every 15K km. At C&C, 1st 15K km servicing should cost around S$180 - S$250. 30K km servicing should cost around S$700 - S$1200, depending on how many parts are worn out and replaced. [eg. brake pads, wipers, rotors] Looking at this...it really makes on wonder if the warranty is really worth it...coz it means you will have to go back to the dealership for all major servicings in order to keep your warranty. For BM, there are some specialist workshops which can do the job very well. For MB, I have yet to hear of any specialist workshops which have the necessary STAR diagnostic machines and skilled mechanics to handle the complex electronics. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 I think best is to invite F1nGolf to our meetups and give him some test drives lah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 I like E200. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phochem Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 Hope these helps you to decide better.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkaneslayer Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 (edited) [.blue]Plan to upgrade my 3 years old cerfiro. Considering bet 520 and E200/E240. 520 @$187k seems good value now. Let me have our opinions considering the pros and cons esp. BM and Merc owners...Cheers & hv a great weekend. [.nod] [./blue] hi f1&golf... my $0.02 worth of opinion : bmw 520iA - comfortable car (hv driven one), performance (i dun think so lah - floored it, found it a bit sluggish to my taste) current 520 looks ok but new one looks not so nice imho if u have abt $200k to spend, why not try the S60R ... specs look good : 2.5L 5 cyl turbo 300hp 400Nm 6 speed manual/ 5 speed auto 5.7s 0-100 Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept Dynamic Stability Traction Control AWD Edited April 14, 2003 by Arkaneslayer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDIzen Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 [.blue]Plan to upgrade my 3 years old cerfiro. Considering bet 520 and E200/E240. 520 @$187k seems good value now. Let me have our opinions considering the pros and cons esp. BM and Merc owners...Cheers & hv a great weekend. [.nod] [./blue] Welcome to MCF! You've certainly come to the right place to ask for opioions. Being an ex-owner of a UDM, I found that its performance is not as hyped up to be what the marketing folks has successfully put across. Aside for the handling, the rest of it breaks down like any other car and worse still, I've had more warranty claims on a new Bimmer than I had with any of the Jap cars I've owned. Dunno abt Mercs as I haven't reached the age to drive them yet! Assasin, Care to give yr comments? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
No1driver Neutral Newbie April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 Very nice eye brow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadX Moderator April 14, 2003 Share April 14, 2003 [.blue]Plan to upgrade my 3 years old cerfiro. Considering bet 520 and E200/E240. 520 @$187k seems good value now. Let me have our opinions considering the pros and cons esp. BM and Merc owners...Cheers & hv a great weekend. [.nod] [./blue] Albeit late in this...Welcome to MCF. Been driving the 3(e46) for a while now and in my opinion, . Have been seriously thinking of changing rides too, and was considering the 520(E39) and E200. Tested both, and here is my take: E39, handles much better than the E200 Styling, both just as nice, and the E200 is looking nicer as the days get by but will still go for the E39 engine note, the E39 is sweet and melodic, has a DV and much smoother than the E200 at high revs E200, as far as models, it is current so u wont bleed that much, whereas the E39 is undergoing some facelifts and will be edged out end 2003. As far as servicing points, have been to both C&C and PML, and albeit both are ex, both Service centres are good and friendly, stick with one rep for the length of ur prospective car ownership Well, do drop me a PM if you need more, but at this point in time, I'd still go for the E39, considering the Age factor...no offence, ASS! Good day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1ngolf Neutral Newbie April 15, 2003 Author Share April 15, 2003 Post: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To Albeit late in this...Welcome to MCF. Been driving the 3(e46) for a while now and in my opinion, . Have been seriously thinking of changing rides too, and was considering the 520(E39) and E200. Tested both, and here is my take: E39, handles much better than the E200 Styling, both just as nice, and the E200 is looking nicer as the days get by but will still go for the E39 engine note, the E39 is sweet and melodic, has a DV and much smoother than the E200 at high revs E200, as far as models, it is current so u wont bleed that much, whereas the E39 is undergoing some facelifts and will be edged out end 2003. As far as servicing points, have been to both C&C and PML, and albeit both are ex, both Service centres are good and friendly, stick with one rep for the length of ur prospective car ownership Well, do drop me a PM if you need more, but at this point in time, I'd still go for the E39, considering the Age factor...no offence, ASS! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E46RADX, Thks for inputs. Considering all the feedback, looks like there is a fair bit of homework to be done beside test drives. With Phochem's new 520 photo contribution, another option to consider. Set back is that I need to wait till year end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guyver 1st Gear April 15, 2003 Share April 15, 2003 [.blue]Plan to upgrade my 3 years old cerfiro. Considering bet 520 and E200/E240. 520 @$187k seems good value now. Let me have our opinions considering the pros and cons esp. BM and Merc owners...Cheers & hv a great weekend. [.nod] [./blue] Welcome to MCF!! Do join our meetups!! and have fun here!! I'll personally perfer BMW over Merc.... my 2 cents... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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