Mercedes vs BMW

dtoms replied on 02/07/2018 11:17

dtoms

Posted on 02/07/2018 11:17

Hello, I have decided to replace my nine year old BMW series 3 and am undecided. As a tow car I need a 2 litre engine and am tempted with another series 3 as my current one is excellent. However, the "C" class Mercedes has turned my head and I've had a favourable test drive in one.

My stipulations are: Petrol engine (my annually mileage doesn't justify a diesel, and in any case, I prefer petrol) and a manual gearbox. Entry level models will do, I don't need all the bells and whistles.

I've seen examples on the internet around 16/17 plate.

Which would members go for, "C" Class or Series3?

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Tinwheeler replied on 02/07/2018 11:21

Tinwheeler

Campervanner from Cornwall

Posted on 02/07/2018 11:21

Neither actually but it’s your call.

We don’t know what you tow or the facts and figures relating to your van and the cars so it’s near impossible to help I’m afraid. Just go with what seems to suit you best. 👍

lornalou1 replied on 02/07/2018 11:36

lornalou1

Caravanner from Lancashire

Posted on 02/07/2018 11:21 by Tinwheeler

Neither actually but it’s your call.

We don’t know what you tow or the facts and figures relating to your van and the cars so it’s near impossible to help I’m afraid. Just go with what seems to suit you best. 👍

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JVB66 replied on 02/07/2018 15:02

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Posted on 02/07/2018 15:02

Look at Kias,7yrs waranties not that they are normally needed

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DavidKlyne replied on 02/07/2018 16:05

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Look at Kia's,7 yr warranties not that they are normally needed.

I've been told otherwise and their service is rap [silent C].

Posted on 02/07/2018 16:05

Doesn't reflect my personal experience of owning 4 Kia cars over the past 12 years. Service at MK Kia has always been excellent, far better than most other marques of cars I have had.

I don't know anything about the cars mentioned by the OP so can't really offer an opinion but I have always found diesel cars to be better than petrol for towing. Maybe they have improved since my last one which was a 4X4 Vauxhall Cavalier with the SRI engine nearly 30 years ago

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JVB66 replied on 02/07/2018 16:32

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Posted on 02/07/2018 15:10 by

Look at Kia's,7 yr warranties not that they are normally needed.

I've been told otherwise and their service is rap [silent C].

Posted on 02/07/2018 16:32

We are now on our fourth Kia from two different dealerships, and have had great service from both,not that so far there has been any breakdowns, all service related and never a problem,

So i think i would take what you have been "told?" as scepticle

JVB66 replied on 02/07/2018 16:36

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Our local Kia garage has a well earned appalling reputation. Allegedly if it goes wrong it is always the drivers fault and not covered by warranty, etc. They even tried to blame the owner for an engine failure a few days after they forgot to put oil in at a service. It may be different elsewhere, I hope it is, but I would not go there.

Posted on 02/07/2018 16:36

So not the vehicles, more the rather poor management of your local Franchise,maybe its an area problem with getting decent staff

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JVB66 replied on 02/07/2018 16:42

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Posted on 02/07/2018 16:05 by DavidKlyne

Doesn't reflect my personal experience of owning 4 Kia cars over the past 12 years. Service at MK Kia has always been excellent, far better than most other marques of cars I have had.

I don't know anything about the cars mentioned by the OP so can't really offer an opinion but I have always found diesel cars to be better than petrol for towing. Maybe they have improved since my last one which was a 4X4 Vauxhall Cavalier with the SRI engine nearly 30 years ago

David

Posted on 02/07/2018 16:42

That is one "problem" we had with a Kia ,never buy a petrol (auto anyway) petrol Sportage

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So not the vehicles, more the rather poor management of your local Franchise,maybe its an area problem with getting decent staff

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