vRS Carl's New Machine ***Pics Added***

[vRS Carl]

Well the time came to bid farewell to the Anthracite Assassin today. She was replaced by this

The Dark Silver Marauder

These pics are from the dealer website so are before i've cleaned it.





























Mercedes-Benz C350 CDI AMG Sport Estate

The Spec of this car is Massive over and above standard items.

Electric Steering Column with Memory
Driver and Front Passenger Knee Air Bags
Electrically Adjustable Front Seats with Memory
Automatic headlamps
Evolution AMG Sport Pack
Tyre Pressure Loss Warning System
Bluetooth Telephone Preparation
Electrically Operated, Folding, Dimming and Heated Exterior Mirrors
COMAND System
7G-DCT 7-speed automatic transmission with Paddle Shift
Intelligent Light System
Leather upholstery
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Harmon Kardon Enhanced Audio System
AMG Body Kit
Speedtronic Cruise Control
PARKTRONIC
Driver & Passenger Memory Seats
18" Alloy wheels
Privacy Glass
AMG Dynamic Handling Package
Luxury 4 Zone Climate Control
LED Daytime Running Lights
Remote Boot Closure
Digital Media Interface
4-Way Lumbar Support
LINGUATRONIC
Reversing Camera
Enhanced Anti-Theft Protection
Sports Seats
Rain Sensitive Wipers
Adaptive Brake Lights
Larger Capacity Fuel Tank
Heated front seats
Panoramic Glass Roof

I will get more pics up once i've had a good play around with all the controls and cleaned it of course. Considering i came from a mapped vRS this car is deceptively quick and still returns great MPG. I got 49.9MPG on the way back and that's without trying. The same Journey in the vRS sat at 70mph on cruise gave me 40.1mpg. The seats are far better than in the vRS (as you would expect in car like this) and with the added electric lumbar support they are very supportive whilst remaining comfortable.

I ummed and arred over leaving the VAG clan. But when i saw this car and test drove it i was sold and felt it too good an opportunity to let go.

Only one thing left to say now.....

Bring on the Hating  
 

[dan930]

I like it.. when u gonna remap it mate?

[Hurdy]

Oh no!!

1. It's a diesel
2. It's a Mercedes
3. It's a grandads car errr...estate!
4. It's a diesel



Only kidding Carl. 

Bloody awesome spec that too.

[rdfcpete]

I like it 

Nice one Carl - I'm very sure you wouldn't have gone Merc without getting a solid deal and without certifying the way it drives. Rear drive after all 

Look forward to catching you drifting around roundabouts fully loaded with the family 

(Need more pics too)

[Hurdy]

DMS do a map to 312bhp for that too Carl. 

[slider955i]

very nice 

[vRS Carl]

John - I'll be getting a Brabus map for it as it's backed by Mercedes so keeps the warranty.

It handles very well for a 1800kg car. It's nice to be able to put the power down too and not worry about modulating the pedal to control wheelspin. The sport mode is great too as it firms up the dampers, changes throttle response and shift point of the gears. On top of all that it's Man Wheel Drive too.

Will do a full review etc later.

[Mandy]

Nice choice Carl , my guess was close ... I was going to say the C350 CDI but didn't think they made that engine anymore. I considered the C350 myself before getting another Golf, they come quite well specced as standard and look great with the pano roof.

Interested to see what the Brabus tune gives.

[Andy]

 very nice and good choice Carl

[vRS Carl]

Mandy. The Brabus tune will give it around an extra 50bhp and 70lbft. I could hold out and get a map done by a Mercedes specialist for about a 1/3 of the cost with a bit more. But I think I'd prefer to keep the warranty.

[Hurdy]

Good thing that Brabus maps keep the warranty. With 1800kg to push around everywhere it will need it. 

[vRS Carl]

It's because they are designed by Mercedes due to them owning Brabus. As said though it's no slouch in it's current guise. Not as quick as a mapped vRS but not far off and certainly better at launching.

[vRS Carl]

Pics now added to the first post.

[Andy]

excellent spec with the 7 speed box as well

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