Ownership Verified: Meet the grandson, grandpa needs to go. (W203 C220 CDI)

[Adunaphel]

Since the 190E was getting too small, as I announced in my little poll, I needed something new. And with the amount of travel I do it needed to be a diesel. You've all seen my poll and seen the options I had laid out for myself. Then I came across a car on my parents' lot, and they told me to give it a try. So I did. And I liked it, I liked it a lot even. Meet the car:

A 2001 W203 C220 CDI Classic. Not the best car Merc has ever made by far, but this one is a solid one. It's got a good load of extras on it, the most important being climate control. It's also got a factory stereo and an ugly handsfree kit for a Jurassic Nokia 6310. Still looking on what to do with that, but for now it'll do.

Staring contest

And in case the 190E isn't enough, here's some more proof:

 

[D-Fence]

After riding shotgun with you in the 190E...

Pro: It has ESP
Contra: You will be too fast for the ESP to save you...damn CDI

Nice car Adu, don't ruin it (without me filming)

And watch your licence

 

[semt-x]

nice car!

congrats!

 

[Aike]

Congrats! Nice car!

joke about taxis

 

[Jay]

Good choice. A nice safe vehicle for the kids, and you didn't have trade in your testicles for a minivan.

*EDIT* Does "alle opties" mean "many options?

 

[gaasc]

Excellent choice.

So who won the staring contest?

 

[Adunaphel]

The 190E will win, of course.

 

[TechZ]

Looks good Adu

 

[public]

Not the best Merc, but not the worst either. Congrats!

 

[Der Stig]

I apologize for missing something, but you are keeping the 190, right?

Also, my friend's mom has that exact car in black (although it's an auto). It's very comfy and should get you up 200+ km/h easily (190 on Winter tires).

 

[Adunaphel]

No, the 190E goes. With a second kid on the way I can't afford to keep a second car now. But in the not-too-distant future I foresee another 190E to take its place.

 

[Blayde]

Stroopwaffels!

ooh theres a car there too, grats Adu

 

[Der Stig]

No, the 190E goes. With a second kid on the way I can't afford to keep a second car now. But in the not-too-distant future I foresee another 190E to take its place.

A Cossie 190, maybe?

 

[Adunaphel]

If money permits it, that's what I'm aiming for yes.

 

[ninjacoco]

Waffles!

Hmm, Adutchiewaffle Taxi Service does have a nice ring to it...

...I like it!

 

[Pedrocas]

Congratulations on your new ride.

Since the 190E was getting too small

This I don't get it, Merc's W203 isn't that spacious inside, isn't the 190E more roomy, especially in the back seat?

 

[Adunaphel]

No, the W203 easily has 10cm more space in the rear.

 

[Adunaphel]

One thing I just noticed..... The shift pattern is the same as the FinalGear logo!

 

[frankiess]

Can you hotwire the ESP to the eternally off-position?

Nice wheels. One of the few Mercs I wouldn't mind owning from this century. I drove one of these as a taxi for a long while and never grew tired of it. Did it have to be grey, tho?

I don't believe the stroopwaffels are yours.

 

[Heathrow]

Congratulations, good choice.

No, the 190E goes. With a second kid on the way I can't afford to keep a second car now. But in the not-too-distant future I foresee another 190E to take its place.

Try and make sure that grandpa goes to a nice new home.