***Wimmer Officially Testdrives the W204 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Avantgarde C-Class*** - Page 4

BMW_Dude · 04-17-2007, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Tell this guy that if he doesn't give you an internship or summer job, your mom will increase prices!

LOL, that's an idea!

I'll see what my Mum can do, if she succeeds, expect some Jaguar reviews, if they let me drive the cars that is!

cawimmer430 · 04-17-2007, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

LOL, that's an idea!

I'll see what my Mum can do, if she succeeds, expect some Jaguar reviews, if they let me drive the cars that is!

How old are you, if I may ask? If you've got a lot of driving experience and make a mature and controlled impression, I am sure they'll let you drive cars. I've been driving since I was 16 (I'm 24 now).

BMW_Dude · 04-17-2007, 05:22 AM

I'm only 17, had my licence for just over 3 months, so I'm guessing they would let me drive!

I'd say I'm a good driver, just rather fast, got the golf up to 120mph the other day!

cawimmer430 · 04-18-2007, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

I'm only 17, had my licence for just over 3 months, so I'm guessing they would let me drive!

I'd say I'm a good driver, just rather fast, got the golf up to 120mph the other day!

I think you might be too young for them to trust you with a car. No offense, but in such cases, someone who's older makes a more experienced impression and that's important when driving any car. I could be wrong though but that's how I would handle.

For all you know, you could apply and they'll give you a deskjob!

Nice speeding with the Golf. I heard the UK has speedcameras all over the place nowadays!

BMW_Dude · 04-18-2007, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

Nice speeding with the Golf. I heard the UK has speedcameras all over the place nowadays!

They do have a lot, but I know where they are!

I tried BMW, MB and Audi for work experience yesterday!

BMW said they didn't do such a thing, MB said they were full for the summer and Audi will get back to me. Hopefully I'll get a place at either Audi or Jaguar, or I'll have to try Renault and Peugeot!

velKosio · 04-19-2007, 01:47 PM

Well, I must disagree. The steering is a bit too light and it lacks same precision and sharpness as BMW 3. Some plastics at the top of the console are of A-class quality rather than E-class. The 5-gear auto keeps engine at too low revs when you cruise and you have to wind it up with the tip-tronic option if you do not like to hear the engine suffocating and vibrating.

The engine as for the one with piezoelectric injectors is too noisy and is not any quieter than older BMW 320d.

cawimmer430 · 04-23-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by velKosio

Well, I must disagree. The steering is a bit too light and it lacks same precision and sharpness as BMW 3. Some plastics at the top of the console are of A-class quality rather than E-class. The 5-gear auto keeps engine at too low revs when you cruise and you have to wind it up with the tip-tronic option if you do not like to hear the engine suffocating and vibrating.

The engine as for the one with piezoelectric injectors is too noisy and is not any quieter than older BMW 320d.

I wrote such detailed responses to you and they dissapeared when the forum ISP was changed. I hope you read them because I am too lazy to repeat myself!

velKosio · 04-23-2007, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

I wrote such detailed responses to you and they dissapeared when the forum ISP was changed. I hope you read them because I am too lazy to repeat myself!

I have read'em, understood in detail and replied back thoroughly, having no hope now that you had a chance to acquaint yourself with it

cawimmer430 · 04-23-2007, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by velKosio

I have read'em, understood in detail and replied back thoroughly, having no hope now that you had a chance to acquaint yourself with it

I just can't relate to what you've said, because I didn't feel it when I drove the car.

The only part where I agree with you is a slightly delayed response when doing a kickdown at almost walking speed. Other than that, the car made a very good impression on me.

velKosio · 04-24-2007, 03:50 AM

just can't wait until I get a chance to drive 320cdi 4-matic. am I little bit disappointed as well as to the car refinement - two test drives I have read recently gave a 69db at 130km/h (it is not too impressive) - do you have any further data in that area that could make me feel more optimistic?

04-17-2007, 05:22 AM	#33 (permalink)
BMW_Dude Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,224 My Mood: Thanks: 265 Thanked 392 Times in 234 Posts	Re: Wimmer Officially Testdrives the W204 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Avantgarde C-Clas* I'm only 17, had my licence for just over 3 months, so I'm guessing they would let me drive! I'd say I'm a good driver, just rather fast, got the golf up to 120mph the other day!

04-19-2007, 01:47 PM	#36 (permalink)
velKosio Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wimmer Officially Testdrives the W204 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Avantgarde C-Clas* Well, I must disagree. The steering is a bit too light and it lacks same precision and sharpness as BMW 3. Some plastics at the top of the console are of A-class quality rather than E-class. The 5-gear auto keeps engine at too low revs when you cruise and you have to wind it up with the tip-tronic option if you do not like to hear the engine suffocating and vibrating. The engine as for the one with piezoelectric injectors is too noisy and is not any quieter than older BMW 320d.

04-24-2007, 03:50 AM	#40 (permalink)
velKosio Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wimmer Officially Testdrives the W204 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Avantgarde C-Clas* just can't wait until I get a chance to drive 320cdi 4-matic. am I little bit disappointed as well as to the car refinement - two test drives I have read recently gave a 69db at 130km/h (it is not too impressive) - do you have any further data in that area that could make me feel more optimistic?