Mercedes vs BMW

most manufacturers state a mileage or 12 months whichever comes first. would never do 17/19000 miles without an oil/filter change plus towing a van with extra load on the engine. taken from Google---shelf life---

Manufacturers like Elf and Valvoline state that as long as their oil was stored under optimal conditions, unopened containers should be good for a practically unlimited time. However Mobil1 says that their oil has a shelf life of five years.17 Mar 2016

so even if I only did 1000 miles a year I would still change oil and filter.

 

Me Too!  I actually average between 11, And 12,000 miles per year now, down from about 27,000 per year prior to retirement.  So I accept that I don't ever get my full 15k between services,  But am I bovvered? No I'm not!

I get a full annual service at a reasonable  cost.  Far better value for money than my £239 annual caravan service!

TF

I have a manual BMW and an auto Merc.

The BMW is petrol, the Merc diseasel

You don't buy auto BMWs or manual Mercs, simples

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Is there a single incident that has made you make this decision? And you've not long had this car. 

and is it wise to post your mobile number on a public forum ..... ?

Sorry to read that Tigerfish. My turn will come.

Alan

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I am still towing with my diesel 2010 Merc C 220d manual box estate.  It does everything I ask of it with a 1450 kg van on the back.  It only has 75 kg. tow hitch load which is not great.  Average fuel consumption when towing in excess of 34 MPG.  Solo urban mid 40's. extra urban low 60's.  No probs. there.

Bought as 2 year old used car from Merc dealer 75 miles away (manual gearbox models like hens teeth).  Clutch started to slip @ 29,000 miles.  I was not happy with clutch bite point when I bought the car @14,600 miles so it was probably abused by first owner.  Fitted new spinner & pressure plates and it's still going strong @ 61,000 miles.

I fit 'All Season' tyres to aid grip level when on grass pitches.  They wear out less than the original Michelin Energies it came on as well.  Currently on Vredestein Quatrac 5's assymetric tread pattern on the front / Michelin Cross Climate + directional tread on the rear  (23,000 / 10,000 miles all worn down to 5 mm tread depth).  Going back to Goodyear All Season on the back next time as Michelin only start with 7 mm of tread.  9 mm on Vredestein and last set of Goodyear boots.

Mercedes has discontinued the manual gearbox on the latest C Class so a late W204 type from 2013/14 may be the way to go if you don't like auto box.  Also no 'Add Blue' system to complicate things.

Not a great advert

I was told by tyre fitter that not recommended to fit all weather tyres on rear when normal road tyres on front and visversa. all 4 or non at all.