Newbie here - Any Issue with B170?

[mlee]

I'm driving a VW car and I'm thinking of switching to MB B170.  As you know, VW has so many well known issue with the gear box.  Looking at some 2nd hand MB B170 at sgcarmart.  Is there any known issue with the B170????  Any advice would be appreciated.

[Angchug]

It's too bad, I had it for 5 years. Major repair done

1) replaced air con blower coil ( 3rd year )

2) battery ( 4th years )

3) fuel pump ( last month )

4) replaced cvt oil, brake fluid ( 4th year )

5) replaced tires & rims ( 4th year )

I just booked a GLA200 and planning to sell my B170 next month. Feb 2009 , done 85,000km

If you are interested can PM

[mvdennis]

no real problems with the B class ... B200 Turbo with the panoramic roof may be susceptible to some rattlings ... but other than that, the car is good and very reliable. 

[twisti]

My B is coming to 5 years. So far only the aircon spoilt

[mlee]

My B is coming to 5 years. So far only the aircon spoilt

 

great to hear that the B170 is reliable.  for power, i see it is only 85.0 kW (113 bhp). Is it under power for such a big vehicle? my VW car (1.4) is 90.0 kW (120 bhp).

[mlee]

no real problems with the B class ... B200 Turbo with the panoramic roof may be susceptible to some rattlings ... but other than that, the car is good and very reliable. 

 

thanks for your comments.  for B series, only the B200 has turbo?

 

I was looking at this :

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=418942&DL=1213

[mvdennis]

thanks for your comments.  for B series, only the B200 has turbo?

 

I was looking at this :

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=418942&DL=1213

 

B200 Turbo and B200 are not the same ... 

 

only the B200 Turbo has turbo. 

[mlee]

oic. let me research more on this B200 Turbo.  Thks!

[Heritage]

Be careful on ur 2nd hand car, sad to say b series can result in gearbox problems.. so beware of this!

[Speedrex]

Hi, guys I am considering a b170 but so far all the ones I see has the steering wheel buttons melted or stick. Is there a place to find replacements?

[Angchug]

You need to replace the whole steering wheel and it's not cheap.

Just use any perfumes to clean off the layer of lacquer coating. Be extra careful with the white arrow.

Don't rub too hard hor.

[Speedrex]

Thanks. I thought I can just replace the buttons. Sianz

[denwee]

Bro ... if wan save money can replace with used steering wheel

Many online (ebay or taobao) .. believe owners swap it out for the amg

[Speedrex]

Thanks. Will go check that out. Cause I think I cannot take the the melting buttons.

[herz22]

Thanks. Will go check that out. Cause I think I cannot take the the melting buttons.

 

There is an audio shop at the T-juntion (Along the stretch of car wash shops) in JB (KSL Mall) that does a good job removing the sticky goo. I am not too sure about the name of the shop though.

[Speedrex]

Thanks for the tip. :-)

I read in this forum that cubic print is another alternative. Does it work well? Is it expensive?

Sorry for all these basic questions. Thanks.

[Angchug]

Bro it's very easy to clean out the sticky coating. Just try with some perfume. Simple job.

B170 is very easy to maintain. Normal servicing can be done at any ws.

Do consider replacing the Sparks with iridium sparks. Check the forum for resetting.

[herz22]

Thanks for the tip. :-)

I read in this forum that cubic print is another alternative. Does it work well? Is it expensive?

Sorry for all these basic questions. Thanks.

IMHO, dun waste that kind of money on that unless you really irk by the state of the buttons. 

 

If you are the DIY type, try WD40 or perfume as mentioned by AngChug

[Speedrex]

Thanks for the info at least there is a way to get rid of it then I don't feel so bad if I see one with good condition but melting buttons. Thanks for all the advice.

[Danguard]

Think B class is suited for city driving with torque actually higher than comparisons with siniliar bhp cars ... So traffic light green pick up can be faster a bit ... But not like Evo or wrx if that's the kind of performance level you are keen to derive from the B Class I guess

[indignant]

Dear All, am also looking get a used B200 Turbo. Looking through the threads, B200 is a very reliable car. Seems like gearbox is the only major issue.  

 

Anyone considering to renew COE? Worthwhile?

[TechGuy]

1. CVT trans malfunction...

2. expensive labour on changing spark plug for turbo model & mounting. 

3. Component for panoramic lamella roof is very expensive... 

[TechGuy]

Hi, guys I am considering a b170 but so far all the ones I see has the steering wheel buttons melted or stick. Is there a place to find replacements?

Is it sticky? i don't think you need to replace. that is a way to remove it...

[indignant]

1. CVT trans malfunction...

2. expensive labour on changing spark plug for turbo model & mounting. 

3. Component for panoramic lamella roof is very expensive... 

 

Hi Techguy, thanks for reply. for CVT malfunction, any idea on the probability? Or confirm will happen?

 

Turbo cars really more expensive to maintain....

[TechGuy]

Hi Techguy, thanks for reply. for CVT malfunction, any idea on the probability? Or confirm will happen?

 

Turbo cars really more expensive to maintain....

At the beginning car will have light jerk and getting worse, eventually warning light "ON". 

Common problem is CVT conductor plate RPM sensor failure.

The best part is you can't just change the conductor plate, what you need is to change complete unit together with valvebody.

 

The probability for 10 year is 100/100. which mean within ten year this component BAO spoil for at least one time.