Saturday, March 30, 2013

Carspotting: Mercedes W203 wagon

What do you think about this wagon? I thought I would never get a Mercedes, especially a C-class. But this looks pretty sharp, especially in red. It's easy on fuel and is utilitarian. Are they reliable? Any fun to drive at all? RWD and AWD versions seem to sell locally from $8,500 to $14,000. I assume they were all equipped with slushboxes in America.



4 comments:

  1. GavinMarch 30, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    My father in the UK had two of these and both of them were diesels. Can't comment on the performance of the US based gas versions, but they weren't incredibly fun to drive, but it was somewhat reliable. Expensive to maintain. He was glad to be rid of it after buying a Volkswagen.

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  2. MaxichampMarch 30, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    @Gavin: Good to know.

    *Scratches Merc wagon off list*

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  3. GavinMarch 30, 2013 at 7:20 PM

    Have you considered the clown shoe?

    http://www.roadfly.com/bmw/classifieds/cars/detview.php?view=45703

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  4. MaxichampMarch 31, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    @Gavin: Too weird looking.

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