S70Houston

I may have to sell one of our two MB Vehicles, but I am having a hard time deciding which one it should be?

In my signature below, you can see the details of boths cars.

I am thinking of keeping the C300, as it has 30K less miles and is 8 years newer, also has heated seats which the E320 does not have. But, I would like to get your input as well. BOTH cars are EXTREMELY clean, well maintained and taken care of. The C300 will receive the 18" inch AMG wheels (which were available for this model was well) next week, as I purchased a set from a forum member.

I will also post the same question on the W204 section.

Thanks in advance Guys and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

kajtek1

DO you REALLY need heated seats in Sacramento?
Most of the complains about C is that people don't fit in them too well.
If you are small person and are comfortable in it, it sure is easier to drive and will save lot of money in up-keeping.
We have 4 vehicles for 2 drivers and I see nothing wrong with it

S70Houston

Thanks kajtek1.
Unfortunately, you did not really answer my question, as I did not inquire if heated seats were needed in Sacramento or not, nor if one car was bigher/smaller than the other.

I am well aware of the size difference. As you can see, we still have a full size SUV, which is used when size is really needed.

And NO, heated seats are not REALLY NEEDED in Sacramento, but they are sure nice to have, especially on a cold winter morning as both cars are parked outside.

Thanks for your input.

Flash Gordon

I would keep the C300. The W211 would require a lot more maintenance which is forthcoming such as Airmatic if you have it and the SBC unit. These are not cheap and not worth to replace for an old car. Suggest to unload it before signs of trouble show up.

Strigoi

Keep the C Class. It's newer with less miles plus the aforementioned issues as well.

kajtek1

So what was the question?
You concluded that you'd rather keep C becouse of heated seats and 18" wheels, while avoiding answer how do you fit inside small car?
Most of owners go opposite route choosing their cars.

dr.chitoi

2 of my cars are E class. I don't like the C because they have smaller fuel tank. I often do long journeys of 1000km or more and don't like to stop. On the other hand the E has also a more user friendly feeling. I really don't know how to say it. It is a feeling thing. You must know what I am talking about since is hard to choose, because on paper the C is the obvious choice.
Anyway I'm living on the french riviera and normaly we don't need heated seats BUT there are some days... COLD! And these days are only a few days a year... You get in the car. You have leather seats! You don't have heated seats and then,... for 10-15 days you have back pain and your back blocked. And then you realise how important is to have heated seats even for only 1 day of cold a year, if you use the car that day. I am being dramatic, but you get the point. ;-) If you don't have leather seats it's not that dramatic.
After this type of expériences all my cars have heated seats. Between the two cars I think the E is more like the heart oriented choice, while the is more like the brain oriented choice.
Going towards a final answer I could say that with the data your provided, and analizing only with the brain, I think that the C might be more agile, easyer around town, more practical also in the winter, more economical and newer.

rapidoxidation

Unless you're planning on getting the wife a nicer car than what she's already got, keep the C. If she ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

S70Houston

Thanks very much for the detailed response, ............................. I agree with all points and as well am coming to the conclusion that keeping the C will be the better choice.

S70Houston

The C is the wife's first MB ever, after she has been driving seven (7) BMW's over the years. Needless to say, she misses her BMW and wants to get back into an E46 (In our opinion, the nicest 3 Series Body Style ever made, we do not like the newer body styles at all). I found one, 2005 325i, original owner with believe it or not, 8300 Original miles. YES, 8300, it is NOT a typo.
So if I get her that car, then I will keep the C and try to sell my E. As mentioned, we do have a full size SUV, if real size does really matter. But for me, the daily driver would most likely be the C, while the wife can get back into her beloved BMW. WE SHALL SEE!

dr.chitoi

Glad to help. :-D
BMW is not Mercedes, but also agree on the E46 style, and also on the interior, dashboard, steering wheel and center console compared to the new BMW générations.
This way you can make the most logical choice and also your wife happy. ;-) Win all the way.

edgalang

Unless the E320 has sentimental value, the logical choice is to keep the W204. Not only is it newer, has less miles, and most likely better overall wear/tear, you are also talking about the next-gen engine M272 vs the older M112. Besides, by selling the E320, both of you guys gets a new car. Personally as a general rule, unless used as an investment, you always cycle out the oldest car first.

S70Houston

Thank you all very much for your insight.
At this point, we are not quite sure just yet if we will be selling one, or keeping them both.
Your opinions were very helpful, so I thank you all!

tbeiler

Get rid of that Yukon, keep both Benz's.

S70Houston

Ever gone camping, going down dirt and gravel roads with your Benz, hauling a family of four and all your camping gear?
Did you ever pulll your dirtbike trailer with your Benz, taking your son and your dirtbikes riding?
And the Benz looks real good during a trip to Home Depot, hauling a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood.

Thanks for the suggestion, but the Yukon will not go anywhere.

kajtek1

Been doing all of that for last 20 years.
My first MB was 1981 300DTD that I bought for my remodeling bussines, Tens of trips to dump sites, tons of materials carried in the wagon, or on the trailer behind.
Than I bought 1999 wagon to do the same and this one, - being narrower had to have plywood loaded at angle. I build cargo pans with plywood, so garbage spills would not go on tan interior.
Back in Utah, driving W124 we had option of taking short cut, what would save us 50 miles, but would require 60 miles on sand roads. Everybody ask locally was telling us "you need a pickup" -W124 (no traction in those years) did just fine.
For big boat and TT we bought ML in the mean time.
But from what I see in the replies, you have your mind already set, so why do we confuse you with facts?

S70Houston

I admire you for doing all this in/with your Benz.
I love my cars way too much and therefore will not abuse them off road.

Strigoi

edit: Had some beers. Keeping my opinion to myself.

S70Houston

Too late, ............

Wow, guess someone forgot he once was a kid himself.

Way to go Strigoi, ..........

hyperion667

Sell both and buy a Kia

S70Houston

EXCELLENT idea.
Which one do you suggest, ......... Sorrento, Optima, Soul, Rio?

hyperion667

Haha, not sure, the cheapest?