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As I have previously reported, the cream coloured Mercedes E300dci and C220dci taxis used in Berlin, especially at the airport, are sold to a waiting list of private customers when they reach 600k kilometers (360K miles). They are regularly serviced of course. This was also confirmed in the UK when I asked a parked C220dci taxi driver what the mileage was. The driver looked up the mileage as I was watching and 345k came up. She reported that it just keeps going but again it was reqularly serviced in accordance with the mileage done. I hope my C220dci keeps going similarly. In 6 years usage I have yet to change a light bulb! But SLO76, as usual, gives the sound advice that when you might need them, non service MB parts invariably cost more.
Hope this helps.
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That’s the thing though isn’t it, they don’t go wrong much, but when they do, and a repair is needed, then it will cost quite a bit more than a more mainstream car. Even brakes, tyres on so on can be pricey.
But, I don’t care really, if my car costs me something sometimes then so be it, life is too short to drive around in something I don’t like.
Who looks back on their life and feels good about having been a bit bored, but frugal?
If you want one get one, just be aware that it might be a bit wallet needy from time to time, and if you’re cool with that, you’ll most probably enjoy the car.
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Who looks back on their life and feels good about having been a bit bored, but frugal?
I don't, but if I ever do, it won't focus on whether I was bored or frugal. I have enjoyed being able to drive to many places which I otherwise couldn't.
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Who looks back on their life and feels good about having been a bit bored, but frugal?
Who's life is so boring that having a prestige and/or powerful car makes it so much better?. I'm not ancient yet, but I do know that none of the interesting, meaningful or fulfilling events (so far) had anything whatsoever to do with what kind of car I was driving.
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Are you, just possibly, ever so slightly, deliberately trying to misunderstand in order to make a point?
Ok, if you really are confused, I’ll try again ;-)
If someone favours any kind of car, regardless of nominal “status” or other nebulous characteristics, and that is what, for whatever reason/s brings them an amount of extra satisfaction, and provided they choose one with their mind open to its foibles and potential failings, then what on earth is wrong with that choice?
Thankfully we are allowed to choose, and for me, the joy of travelling is as much in the journey as it is in the destination.
I like, and like driving my current car better than some others I’ve had, I could buy something cheaper and more efficient, but for now, I don’t want to. And that’s still ok isn’t it?
It’s not always about finding the lowest common denominators in life, or if it is, then good luck to you, that’s your choice.
I intend to continue to drive cars I like as well as need is all, why should that be so difficult to grasp?
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Who looks back on their life and feels good about having been a bit bored, but frugal?
Nothing confusing about the above, which implies a generalisation that people who base their car buying decisions on frugality are boring. This may be the case but probably isn't. It also implies that your choice of car is, or should be a major part of your life (otherwise, why would it play a significant part when looking back on your life?). If we are expected to accept that your choice of car is fine, you should be willing to accept that someone who's choice of car is based on low running costs is also fine (rather than marking them out as boring).
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Oh dear, I’ll have one more go then. ;-)
I don’t give a hoot what anyone else drives ok?
But, I do care a bit anyway, what I drive, and would find some cars boring.
Others may differ of course.
Could we maybe leave it there please?
Have a lovely evening!
;-)
Edited by Alby Back on 19/03/2022 at 18:22
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As a car enthusiast (which I'd assume most people are here?) I'll happily admit what car(s) I have driven and drive are a part my enjoyment of life. I couldn't care about many other things others care about - clothes, latest iPhones, whether I have a 1970s pink bathroom (it has taps, right?) etc.
If I don't enjoy driving and owning it, no thanks.
That doesn't mean it has to be expensive, or prestige, or fast. I just have to like it. Some of my favourite cars have been utter sheds. Some of my favourite cars on any rational basis have been unreliable money pits.
I'm surprised this needs to be debated on a motoring forum.
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Alby, Pd, I agree with you both on all points, life's to short...
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As my Mercedes specialist put it there's too much f***ing technology in Mercedes these days. That's where the problems tend to arise nowadays, especially with BMW and Mercedes cars.
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