Guest tdha Posted July 9, 2005 Share Posted July 9, 2005 som denne mannen; Lost the stupid heater hose that goes from the back of the head to thattriangular switchover valve AGAIN on my 89 300CE. Managed to talk the folks atthe dealership to stay late until the wrecker could get me there. They gave mea brand new 2005 C240 as a loaner, with less than 400 miles on it. After twodays with the loaner (they had to order the hose), I managed to gather someopinions. Although there is no diesel directly involved in this, I think itreflects on the W124 versus the latest C class (W203?), and I'm stronglyconsidering a W124 diesel as my next Benz. Other than the fact that everything worked on the C, I strongly prefer my W124. Observations on the C240:*Much quicker steering, but much less centering pull/feel (and smallersteering wheel).*Less feel in the brakes: consistent pressure required all the way down, as opposed to the more progressive requirement on my coupe.*"Intelligent adaptive" automatic tranny ain't my cup o' tea. I can barelyfeel the shifts, and they take too long. I like the firm, quick shifts of my less intelligent one.*The 2.6 V6 is rated in the same ballpark as my 3.0 M103, and I'm sure the newcar is lighter, but my old one definitely feels faster. Maybe it's the flatpower band of the new setup, but I like the old school buildup of power allthe way to redline. My coupe also feels more responsive in the 2000-2500 rpmrange.*FUEL ECONOMY IS ACTUALLY WORSE IN THE NEWER CAR. Onboard computer said I wasgetting just below 21mpg on my standard 30 mile (each way) commute. Even withmy coupe's less than perfect condition, she gets 21 or 22 on that samecommute, and has reached 23 or 24 in the past.*Seats were less comfortable, both in the lumbar and tailbone areas.*Window switches are all on the driver's door. I know it's cheaper this waywhen it's assembled in modules from suppliers, but I just don't like it.*Too quiet. I guess they're no longer proud of the engine sounds.*Sun visors feel like anybody else's thin ones, with a single small light inthe roof instead of the two lights flanking the vanity mirror.*I sit fairly tall, and the bottom third of the hood ornament/gunsight isstill obscured by the hoodline. On the plus side,*Less lean in corners.*Factory cup holders.*Everything works, inclulding the air conditioning.*Steering wheel buttons for some system settings and the radio, although theyonly supported seek tuning. You have to reach over to the real radio to usethe buttons for saved radio stations.*Rear foglight. I never did look at it, but the headlight switch pulls out twoclicks, and a different indicator light comes on at the second click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geggi Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Du bør kanskje redigere litt på overskriften din..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tdha Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 Du bør kanskje redigere litt på overskriften din..... Nå da? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geggi Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Eh...jeg tenkte mest på at du sannsynligvis mente 05 istedet for 95-mod... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tdha Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Man blir bedre for hver gang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrodeS Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Eh...jeg tenkte mest på at du sannsynligvis mente 05 istedet for 95-mod... ... og kanskje at det var snakk om en coupé og ikke en sedan ... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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