Monster's car shopping

[Monster]

I went to Bob Jane & got $535 each (2x front) Pirelli P Zero RFT. Reasoning behind it was that the RHF was blistered from a pot hole & rather than fix 1, get the 2 fronts replaced, I think the Conti's are a bit cheaper, don't always take the price from MB as gospel for tyres, shop around.

Those are some seriously expensive tires. Bob Janes are always a rip off, and their staff members are extremely careless, they scratched the crap out of the center of my wheel when they changed the tires. I was thinking of putting on some Bridgestone RE003, I have them on my Subaru and they are fantastic.

Economy? At last check I think it was about 7.5 per 100 (bout the same as the W204 C200 I had), I leave it in comfort mode except when I feel like having a blast (going to a show at Lakeside on Sunday) Thing is, it spends a lot of time tucked up in the garage and I plod to work in the E220.

Economy seems pretty good, that is already a 50% reduction compare to my car. During the test drive, I have only driven it in econ and Sports mode. Econ mode is hopelessly laggy, the throttle response is just right in Sports mode.

 

[klier]

Congrats Monster. Stunning ride. Keep it safe.

 

[montana]

Congratulations, Monster! Stunning car indeed... And beautiful interior.

 

[Monster]

Congrats Monster. Stunning ride. Keep it safe.

Thanks Klier, it is especially nice coming from THE BMW fan.

Congratulations, Monster! Stunning car indeed... And beautiful interior.

Thanks montana !

 

[klier]

Haha, it's a show for the most part. MB is a fantastic brand, almost as good as BMW

 

[Monster]

Haha, it's a show for the most part. MB is a fantastic brand, almost as good as BMW

You never disappoint Klier

 

[Zafiro]

Good choice. I just spotted one exactly like yours but a black one. Very stylish Wagon.

 

[KiwiRob]

Indeed, the Subaru's boot has more use able space and a little wider and deeper.

The luggage is from Samsonite, they are great, solid, durable and can handle the abuse.

I haven't had much luck with samsonite, I've damaged a few wheels, I've got some Rimowa polycarbonate luggage at the moment which is doing ok. The worst I've bought was Desley, just utter crap.

 

[Giannis]

Congrats Derek and happy miles!

 

[Monster]

Congrats Derek and happy miles!

Thanks Giannis !

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Congratulations Derek! I love the C-Class Estate. One of the best looking out there, if not THE best.

 

[Monster]

Congratulations Derek! I love the C-Class Estate. One of the best looking out there, if not THE best.

Thank you Mat! I have a soft spot for estate/wagons.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Thank you Mat! I have a soft spot for estate/wagons.

You're welcome. And those alloys are just about my favourite on any car by any manufacturer. Period.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

So if it hasn't be asked yet, why didn't you go for a 3er Touring? I imagine it has about the same luggage space, about the same price, and better drivers car ?

 

[Monster]

So if it hasn't be asked yet, why didn't you go for a 3er Touring? I imagine it has about the same luggage space, about the same price, and better drivers car ?

The angle of the rear window is just a bit too steep so the luggage keeps hitting it, and the boot isn't as deep as the W205.

I guess the final deciding factor was that I got a great deal from my dealer.

 

[martinbo]

Congrats @Monster - many happy, safe miles in that gorgeous C Wagon!

 

[Monster]

The long shopping trip is finally over. Took delivery today and I couldn't be happier.Thank you everyone for your suggestions and feedback, I really appreciate everyone's participation.

 

[Rainer271]

Congrats, Monster. Your C looks very good. I wish you a good drive all the time.

 

[WAND]

Nice car, congratulations.
Good luck and have a nice time with :

 

[Rolf]

Congrats buddy that is a fantastic buy @Monster , love those multispoke rims and the black leather and dark ashpour wood combo.