Cheap cars are consumer durables, like a fridge or a dishwasher.
They have a life expectancy of 5 to 7 years and are not really repairable.
Very true (at least economically) - certainly as applied in the two cases I mentioned. There are others, but my fingers get tired
Remember Jays' little Fiat? that was, I seem to recall, mostly due to chafing wires in the loom...they thought!
And mine, but I got shot of it before the
happened.
As to the Mercedes 180 Cam Chain issue....yes: a question.
My 180 is of the age/miles where cam chain wear is a potential issue. I'm going to ask a local MB specialist for a quote to change the chain. The car is worth about £4k and is on a Mercedes personal finance contract that ends in October, with £2k left to buy the car.
If the cam chain replacement is more than that then I'll consider just handing it back. But I like the little thing...so let's see.
My problem too. Although Sue doesn't drive (just sleeps in the passenger seat) we both really like the car.
The problem is only the C180k and C200k M271(?) motor. If your MB independent will do the work do let me know. Neither of the Indies here in Cheltenham will take it on. One suggested parking it on the local Merc dealers forecourt with the instruction "Fix It - it's poor design as Mercedes are well aware". There may have been recalls.
Yours may be a later engine without the problem - ask your dealer.
Looks like I either put thicker oil in and run it until it expires, or trade it. Anyone got a Volvo 240 that's not too rusty?
