2008 mercedes c class c220cdi auto

stevejulie37
stevejulie37 Forum Participant Posts: 84
edited September 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

does anyone tow with one of the above been looking at them for our new towcar just wondered if anyone has had any experiances of  them

 

steve

 

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  • Runrig
    Runrig Forum Participant Posts: 186
    edited September 2016 #2

    If at 2008 it is the W204 model, then yes.

    I am on my third. The first a 2009 Manual C220 Sport Estate, towed the then 1200kg Elddis faultlessly. The latest is a 2012 C220 Sport Estate Auto which was due a change, and now pulling 1400 kg thought it might be appropriate to get something bigger.

    But towed over 3000 miles with it this year and I can't fault it, so going to stick with it for a while longer.

    Couple of things to consider.

    The Sport models have firmer suspension which is considered more stable than the squidgy SE & exec models.

    At 2008 it will have the old 5 speed auto. The post facelift 2012 models got the 7 G-Tronic auto which is miles better, much more economical. If you can push your budget to a 2012 facelift, you won't be dissapointed.

  • Chris Ardis
    Chris Ardis Forum Participant Posts: 55
    edited November 2016 #3

    I tow with a 2010 C220 Cdi Ellegance Estate with manual gearbox. I agree with Runrig that the 2012 onwards Auto box model would be a much better option, The paper mpg figures put me off the 5 speed auto which is why I eventually found my somewhat rare manual
    model. A desicion I have not regretted, averaging 33.65 MPG over 2,916 miles of towing this year.

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