COE Mercedes - Reliable?

[Firstcall]

Boh pian le, for this kind of price, can't expect too much...

 

It's just to satisfy the CO's desire for a cabrio, which I'm quite sure will wane in a few years' time. It's either this or shell out $100k plus for a Megane CC or Opel Astra Twintop, and lose $30k in 2 years.

 

 

buy resale Megane CC for lower deprec

 

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[Howfastcanyougo]

Thanks Turbo!

[Falc]

No point comparing to a car that's like 30% depreciation of yours only.

At least a jap model 60-70% like cefiro/mark x/accord will be more reasonable.

[Davidklt]

If you go for the W124, it is reliable with plenty of spares.

[Howfastcanyougo]

But my CO prefers cabrio leh...

[Howfastcanyougo]

That would be my next option actually. But how's the build quality of a Megane CC? Don't see many of them on the roads, any MCFers here drove one before?

[Mytravel]

Shortly after when they decided to sell their cars afterall, they could hardly find someone who would offer them a fair price. Certainly not at the depreciation the dealer quoted for sure

http://www.travel-carhire.com/

http://www.sun1001.com/

[Howfastcanyougo]

Shortly after when they decided to sell their cars afterall, they could hardly find someone who would offer them a fair price. Certainly not at the depreciation the dealer quoted for sure

http://www.travel-carhire.com/

http://www.sun1001.com/

 

[Heartlander]

Since the thread was last active 11 years ago, think it is relevant to revisit this topic since the cars have gone through about 2 cycles of improvement and should be much more reliable now, I hope..

 

Recently I have been weighing my option to get another car, with a budget of about 80k. One option is to buy those mini/budget cars like Jazz, Elantra, Note, K3, etc, another would be to buy a COE car with even lesser money. Right now C180/C200 look like got many being offered with 10 years COE, and of much bigger size and quality not to mention branding, seems to be obvious choice if able to be relatively trouble-free. Just spend a bit to respray and redo the leather if necessary, and maybe another 5k to 10k to overhaul major parts, and it look like brand new car.

 

Of course there are worries of reliability, but as I have a relatively new car with me so not so bad, so long as it is not spending a lot of time in workshop.

 

So I would like to seek the feedback from current Mercedes owners if they think their rides can last another 10 years after the initial COE run, and whether there are any teething issues that I should be wary of or that have been plaguing them. Please do not give general remarks like cars more than 10 years sure got a lot of issues. I am looking for specific replies that touch on the actual issues.

 

Any inputs would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

[Evillusion]

Since the thread was last active 11 years ago, think it is relevant to revisit this topic since the cars have gone through about 2 cycles of improvement and should be much more reliable now, I hope..

 

Recently I have been weighing my option to get another car, with a budget of about 80k. One option is to buy those mini/budget cars like Jazz, Elantra, Note, K3, etc, another would be to buy a COE car with even lesser money. Right now C180/C200 look like got many being offered with 10 years COE, and of much bigger size and quality not to mention branding, seems to be obvious choice if able to be relatively trouble-free. Just spend a bit to respray and redo the leather if necessary, and maybe another 5k to 10k to overhaul major parts, and it look like brand new car.

 

Of course there are worries of reliability, but as I have a relatively new car with me so not so bad, so long as it is not spending a lot of time in workshop.

 

So I would like to seek the feedback from current Mercedes owners if they think their rides can last another 10 years after the initial COE run, and whether there are any teething issues that I should be wary of or that have been plaguing them. Please do not give general remarks like cars more than 10 years sure got a lot of issues. I am looking for specific replies that touch on the actual issues.

Hj

Any inputs would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

definitely can last another 10 yr.....but my jb mechanic boss says he hates to do conti like bm and mercs. He dont know how much to charge as the parts are so expensive........ Edited April 29, 2018 by Eviilusion

[Mkl22]

Since the thread was last active 11 years ago, think it is relevant to revisit this topic since the cars have gone through about 2 cycles of improvement and should be much more reliable now, I hope..

 

Recently I have been weighing my option to get another car, with a budget of about 80k. One option is to buy those mini/budget cars like Jazz, Elantra, Note, K3, etc, another would be to buy a COE car with even lesser money. Right now C180/C200 look like got many being offered with 10 years COE, and of much bigger size and quality not to mention branding, seems to be obvious choice if able to be relatively trouble-free. Just spend a bit to respray and redo the leather if necessary, and maybe another 5k to 10k to overhaul major parts, and it look like brand new car.

 

Of course there are worries of reliability, but as I have a relatively new car with me so not so bad, so long as it is not spending a lot of time in workshop.

 

So I would like to seek the feedback from current Mercedes owners if they think their rides can last another 10 years after the initial COE run, and whether there are any teething issues that I should be wary of or that have been plaguing them. Please do not give general remarks like cars more than 10 years sure got a lot of issues. I am looking for specific replies that touch on the actual issues.

 

Any inputs would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

Merc parts are much easier to come by. However all old cars have problems and old Conti all the more so. Parts usually wear out faster on a conti than a jap.

If the plan is for another set of wheels to get around then a new jap is better. But if you are looking for something different and are willing to put up with broken stuff, then an old Merc is the way to go. But Merc Quality is no longer like the days of old. Parts break pretty easily.

 

Get a c200k if you can rather than the c180. You get that a bit more power and maybe some added features. The w204 is generally quite reliable, but I would think the facelift with the turbo engines would be nicer. I know that all m271 engines will have problems with the cam magnets and cam sprockets. Google m271 and these will pop up as the major problem. The super chargers are also a little more noisy and drinks more than the turbo engine.

Edited April 29, 2018 by Mkl22

[inlinesix]

Since the thread was last active 11 years ago, think it is relevant to revisit this topic since the cars have gone through about 2 cycles of improvement and should be much more reliable now, I hope..

 

Recently I have been weighing my option to get another car, with a budget of about 80k. One option is to buy those mini/budget cars like Jazz, Elantra, Note, K3, etc, another would be to buy a COE car with even lesser money. Right now C180/C200 look like got many being offered with 10 years COE, and of much bigger size and quality not to mention branding, seems to be obvious choice if able to be relatively trouble-free. Just spend a bit to respray and redo the leather if necessary, and maybe another 5k to 10k to overhaul major parts, and it look like brand new car.

 

Of course there are worries of reliability, but as I have a relatively new car with me so not so bad, so long as it is not spending a lot of time in workshop.

 

So I would like to seek the feedback from current Mercedes owners if they think their rides can last another 10 years after the initial COE run, and whether there are any teething issues that I should be wary of or that have been plaguing them. Please do not give general remarks like cars more than 10 years sure got a lot of issues. I am looking for specific replies that touch on the actual issues.

 

Any inputs would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

 

Rather than looking into teething issues, you have to ask yourself whether you have the time and passion to resolve any problem arised?

 

[merc280v6]

If you want a COE C Class, get those with the M272 V6 NA engines, in 3L (smallest), or 3.5L guise. These are the same engines found up to the S Class models in that era.

 

Guaranteed MB-class, quality engines that will last another 10, if not 20 more years

[Mkl22]

M272 problems.

http://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-my-mercedes-benz-for-balance-shaft-issue-by-vin-m272273/

 

Basically most of the Merc engines have had some serious problems. The last known reliable engines were the m113/m112 up to early 2000s and maybe the current latest engines(but prob too new still). But cars using the m112/113 were in the cost cutting era and the cars had shitty electronics and quality.

 

The in between of m272 M271 are rather crappy.

Edited April 29, 2018 by Mkl22

[nazerath]

The s class for renewal seems very nice. Tempted but do not have the time energy n money if anything thing big happens.

[merc280v6]

M272 problems.

http://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-my-mercedes-benz-for-balance-shaft-issue-by-vin-m272273/

 

Basically most of the Merc engines have had some serious problems. The last known reliable engines were the m113/m112 up to early 2000s and maybe the current latest engines(but prob too new still). But cars using the m112/113 were in the cost cutting era and the cars had shitty electronics and quality.

 

The in between of m272 M271 are rather crappy.

No, you wrong.

 

Scroll down the link ...

Applicable only to M272 and M273 ( Model Years 2004-2008).

 

I had researched, talked to the German MB engineers seconded to C&C HQ in SG, and was fully aware of the balancer shaft and timing chain issues of the first-gen M272, before I bought my late-2009 YOM model.

 

My living testimony ... no M272 engine issues for nearly 9 years now, and running

[merc280v6]

In fact, talking to various C&C Service Advisors over the past few years, the current W205 C Class models with the M270 (1.6) and M266 (2.0) turbo-charged engines are much more problematic, with many returning to the workshop, earlier and more frequently with engine-related issues.

[Heartlander]

Merc parts are much easier to come by. However all old cars have problems and old Conti all the more so. Parts usually wear out faster on a conti than a jap.

If the plan is for another set of wheels to get around then a new jap is better. But if you are looking for something different and are willing to put up with broken stuff, then an old Merc is the way to go. But Merc Quality is no longer like the days of old. Parts break pretty easily.

 

Get a c200k if you can rather than the c180. You get that a bit more power and maybe some added features. The w204 is generally quite reliable, but I would think the facelift with the turbo engines would be nicer. I know that all m271 engines will have problems with the cam magnets and cam sprockets. Google m271 and these will pop up as the major problem. The super chargers are also a little more noisy and drinks more than the turbo engine.

Yes I am looking at possibly a C180/C200. Definitely can live with occasional down time since can fallback on another ride, that is why abit itchy backside, but will not go that path if constantly have to go workshop haha. 

If you want a COE C Class, get those with the M272 V6 NA engines, in 3L (smallest), or 3.5L guise. These are the same engines found up to the S Class models in that era.

 

Guaranteed MB-class, quality engines that will last another 10, if not 20 more years