Here she is... (C220 CDI Kombi)
Here she is... (C220 CDI Kombi)
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S204 C220 CDI, VW Scirocco III 1.4TSI 160
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Thanks for this clarification on the tax system, I knew it must be some sort of a tax issue but I did not know these details. Odd that EU countries have so many different ways to tax cars.
By the way, is ECU remapping popular in Belgium? Are cars tested to have the factory power figures?
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They don't test the power figures
And that's why remapping is so popular; as long as they can't see it on the MOT it's fine. But fyi it's illegal. But tuning companies are legal... Extra compressors/turbos or even tinting the windows is not allowed...But if you import a car from let's say Germany with all that work done, it gets a stamp and a document and suddenly it's legal.
You should read the Belgian laws, you will **** your pants
Here's one, make sure you are seated properly when reading !!!
In the French part of Belgium, you have to pay a monthly tax "viewing and listening money" if you have a radio
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Mercedes S204 C320 CDI
Not really. For a 220 CDI with 170 HP, the yearly tax is 366,43 Euros. For a 320 CDI, it goes up to 702,50 Euros.
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Are you kidding, dont you think he know if he has a 200 or 220??
FYI a 200 has 136hp
This says the Belgium MB website for the 220
[163hp-170hp]/3.800 so you can chose.
And to the Belgium people, dont complain about that taxes! LOL we have the BPM here in the Netherlands so you pay 35000 for a C220cdi and we have to pay 42000 EUROOOO for the same car. And we pay WAY TAX every month
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Congrats with your car, looks nice a combo...
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Oh well then MB ripped me off LOL The 200 CDI has 2 small endpipes and the 220 CDI 1 oval one.
OMG! Maybe I don't even have a C-class but only an A-class in disguise
That's not correct, you are quoting 11 fiscal hp (<100kW => C200 CDI 136hp) and 15 fiscal hp (<120kW => C220 CDI "tax version" 163hp). If you are put in 2 categories, you will always pay for the highest one.
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Normally would've had a C250 CDI but the order was already made when MB announced it
That engine power and fuel economy is a miracle. Drove one and you barely need to shift, so much torques 
The 200 CDI has 2 small endpipes and the 220 CDI 1 oval one.OMG! Maybe I don't even have a C-class but only an A-class in disguise
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Normally would've had a C250 CDI but the order was already made when MB announced it
That engine power and fuel economy is a miracle. Drove one and you barely need to shift, so much torques
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About the Xenon headlights....we have the same law problem, good to see we are not alone with that sort of problems
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Congrats and hope she treats you well in the New Year!
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for some reason MB thinks the USA would love their POS GLK series better than a W204 wagon-Ryan
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I have always been an Audi A4 kombi fan, but since the W204 
MB are finally making models that are sportive and stylish. Finally an MBthat's not for older people
MB are finally making models that are sportive and stylish. Finally an MB
that's not for older people
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That's not correct, you are quoting 11 fiscal hp (<100kW => C200 CDI 136hp) and 15 fiscal hp (<120kW => C220 CDI "tax version" 163hp). If you are put in 2 categories, you will always pay for the highest one.
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Your photos also remind me to take some of mine since I never did because of laziness...
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2009 and people still drive these things?? It reminds me of the old stationwagon my parents used to drive us around in, maybe Eurotek can design some wood paneling for it.
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I'll be with the grown ups now, let me know if I need to change your diaper
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You are exactly correct, it's my opinion that your car is ridiculous and and all that matter is that you like it. Eye for any eye? 6 year old? don't think so, whats the problem? touchy touchy
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Anyone reading your reply will have the same feeling
And kombis are not to everyone's taste, I guess that's why MBUSA don't import them to your country.
I'll be watching your reply down here because I just know that you'll be wanting the last word in this minor argument of tastes
Or not because I already predicted it?? Or maybe you will reply with another heavy denial??It doesn't matter let's just agree to disagree
Have a great weekend
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