Feedback on B170

[Sorc]

Hi Everyone, am new here, need some feedbacks from the pros here.

I am currently looking at a pre-owned B170 registered in 2009 and was wondering on the pros and cons of the car. If the ex owner is in this forum will be better as I can know better on the history as well, plate is 3424.

Not really liking that the side mirror cannot be folded though.

Thanks in advance for feedbacks

[blackmercs]

Welcome hope someone here can help u out on yr question.

[mvdennis]

or for about the same amount, you can consider a 2008 B200 Turbo (like mine!) LOL! 

[Fuelsaver]

Turbo better, but more ex. Test driven b200, doesn't feel urgent at all, even slower pickup than qashqai.

Gotta decide whether worth to give up my 1.5l turbo ride for it.

[Fuelsaver]

One more issue observed, ex b class steering wheel buttons n plastics surrounding them felt sticky. Is it issue of parts degradation? Could any b class owner comment?

[mvdennis]

One more issue observed, ex b class steering wheel buttons n plastics surrounding them felt sticky. Is it issue of parts degradation? Could any b class owner comment?

 

yes, common problem but doesn't cost much to have it all cubic-printed, or you can even use chemicals to scrap them off to have just plastic. 

[Sorc]

How about gearbox and engine? Any problem? I asked around, for gearbox overhaul will cost around $7K

[mvdennis]

How about gearbox and engine? Any problem? I asked around, for gearbox overhaul will cost around $7K

 

dun ever worry about merc engines ... probably the best around. and little issues with this CVT gearbox (dun be scared by people talking about it being a mitsubishi CVT tranny or their nissan CVTs breaking down etc). Just make sure you maintain it well by flushing it every 40000km and it will be fine (for me, i kiasee a bit so flush every 10000km since it's not expensive)