Pre-owned B170/B200

[Dunbine]

Hi all,

Stumbled upon this forum when i'm researching more on the B-Klasse.

Contemplating between a 2007 B170 or a 2006 B200/T.

Read a couple of threads from US mercedes forum on malfunction with the engines that might require hefty overhauls.

Any comments from you guys who have been driving the cars for a few years? or from someone who had similar experience?

TIA.

[mvdennis]

The quick answer to this is that you need to take both out for a test drive and feel the difference. I test driven both the 170 and 200T and it was very obvious to me which one I needed,.and hence I bought it at 15k more than the other. Yes, it was the 200T

[Dunbine]

hi hi,

thanks for the reply.

i reckon i should be going for the B200/T. however my worry is that if the engine/gearbox will be function all right for a 5-6 year old car. partly cos B klasse has a generally shorter product history than the rest as well.

[mvdennis]

well, hardly ever heard of engine failures for Mercedes, but yes, for the gearbox you might want to send it for a servicing - ~$400-600 for full ATF changes, filter changes etc. Thereafter, just put it on your servicing schedules to service the gearbox every 20k km lor.

on forums, people will only complain about the faults. so its common to see various canadian forums talk about the gearbox etc. don't be bothered by it. I haven't seen much people complain about it here in SG except for one guy. I'm a happy B200T owner and it's serving me great. Am sure you'll like it.

[Dunbine]

thanks for sharing! look forward to finding the 'one' for me! haha

[Lcohol]

go for the new b class if you can stretch a little more. its a much much better car.

[Dunbine]

given the fact that COE is SO high, it's quite demanding to get a new B class though

[besimple]

Dunbine, im driving a b170, 2009 mid registered, very well taken care, my 2nd car...

if u interested to view..pls message me

no regrets if u r really looking for a B class....

[herz22]

B is good for the $. If you have deeper pockets, get the new one.

[Dunbine]

Thanks for the offer but i've just gotten my B200!

love the new ride!

Dunbine, im driving a b170, 2009 mid registered, very well taken care, my 2nd car...

if u interested to view..pls message me

no regrets if u r really looking for a B class....

[besimple]

Yups...enjoy...

[mvdennis]

Congratulations mate ... replied your PMs already.

Hope to see you around! Next upgrade would be the audio setup!

[Dunbine]

I reckon I need to tint the car first.

[Mercwanabe]

Hi guys, this is my Virgin post.

I'm considering getting B170 or B200T both saw at SGcarmart.

B170 Aug 07, mileage 80k, one owner, selling 66k

B200T May 07, mileage 120k, two owner, selling 73k

I like the int/ ext condition and low mileage of B170

But I like the horsepower of B200T but the the mileage is high side.

Any advise which should I get?

Need advise on the difference of their FC, servicing cost or other cost.

Or any bro wana sell your B class can let me know, can skip agent costs. Tks.

[MercZai ♫ Loüis ッ]

Hi guys, this is my Virgin post.

I'm considering getting B170 or B200T both saw at SGcarmart.

B170 Aug 07, mileage 80k, one owner, selling 66k

B200T May 07, mileage 120k, two owner, selling 73k

I like the int/ ext condition and low mileage of B170

But I like the horsepower of B200T but the the mileage is high side.

Any advise which should I get?

Need advise on the difference of their FC, servicing cost or other cost.

Or any bro wana sell your B class can let me know, can skip agent costs. Tks.

 

hi bro, the b170 will be more tempting to buy if compared. but for me i will get the b200T , its more power and more fun. and if im not wrong theres a bro driving a B200T and he only appears mysteriously for Msia run. haha! 

He always chase a C63 with his B200T!! haha enough of the crap, ignore my opinion as im bias with more bhp

[Mercwanabe]

Tks bro. How it the FC like? And servicing cost for turbo.

[Thesaint]

I had a b200t and it was great fun! The power was great and you can overtake easily. Parts are generally more expensive as not many stockists stock the parts for the car. You have to pay more for servicing as most times to replace wear and tear, need to dismantle many parts to access them,

[B170]

Hi All ,

 

Any major issue for B170 2009?

 

As I have shorlisted two B170 :

1. B170 mileage 65 k

2.B170 mileage 94 K ( from republic Auto )

 

Afraid to get the option 2 as there might prob (reaching 100k)

 

Any one can advice whether I should get the lower mileage both COE  only 5k

 

Thanks

Desmond

 

[herz22]

Hi All ,

 

Any major issue for B170 2009?

 

As I have shorlisted two B170 :

1. B170 mileage 65 k

2.B170 mileage 94 K ( from republic Auto )

 

Afraid to get the option 2 as there might prob (reaching 100k)

 

Any one can advice whether I should get the lower mileage both COE  only 5k

 

Thanks

Desmond

Most impt is service history. No point getting a lower mileage car but the previous owner never really "take care".

 

Moreover, mileage can be adjusted too.

[B170]

Hi All ,

 

Thanks herz22.

 

Anyone bought their car from republic auto ? are they reliable ?

 

Thanks

[B170]

Hi All ,

 

What is the esitmated oil consumption for B170 ? around 10km per liter ?

[GohKevin]

I'm getting 538 to 578km on full tank. Full tank is about 51 liters

[B170]

Any major problem need to take when the mileage hit 100 k ?

[mvdennis]

actually nothing much ... be prepared for the usual replacements for cars of this age like absorbers, engine / gearbox mountings etc. These things are not expensive but they do cut into the pockets a bit if they hit all at once. 

[B170]

Anyone bought their used Merc from republic auto ? As it include one year extended warranty ?