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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:Cars in the UK
Notice:Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:COMICS::SHELLEYELD
Created:Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2584
Total number of notes:63384

1680.0. "NEW BMW 318i or Mercedes 190 ?" by KERNEL::PENAT () Thu Jan 30 1992 13:31

    
    
    
    
    
    I apologise for bringing this subject up again, but I would to hear 
    from any NEW BMW 318i Series and Mercedes 190 drivers or anyone
    who had the opportunity to test drive the above models,
    
    first some facts:
    
    I currently own a H reg BMW 318i with several extras (not the new
    shape) and lets just say I am very happy with it.  I am thinking
    of either getting the NEW BMW or a Mercedes next, I need your help
    in deciding..............
    
    I should point out that I dont like the NEW shape BMW, but I might 
    be convinced if there are other 'plus' points, hence, the reason to 
    think buying a Mercedes. I prefer the 'old' shape BMW and the 5 series
    would be my other choice but unfortunately is a bit expensive, unless
    I get a fat pay increase !.
    
    Obviously, before my decision I intend to test drive both cars, but
    your "experienced" opinion will be valuable to me.
    
    Regards,
    
    
    
     
    
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1680.1Look before you note :^)BAHTAT::HILTONHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Thu Jan 30 1992 15:3117
    Try doing a dir/title first!
    
    769   SHIRE::GOLDBLATT    20-SEP-1989    36  new BMW
          1334  WOTVAX::ANDERSONE     9-JAN-1991    16  NEW BMW 3 SERIES
          1678  BAHTAT::SALLITT      29-JAN-1992     0  New BMW 300-series
    
    732  SUBURB::GALEC        21-AUG-1989    14  Mercedes 230CE
      1011  BRABAM::PHILPOTT      6-APR-1990     4 
    Mercedes-Benz/Daimler-Steyr-Puc
      1037  BONNET::MCALLISTER   19-APR-1990     7  Mercedes 200E.
      1073  PEKING::JOHNSTONC    17-MAY-1990     1  MERCEDES 190 1.8i
      1240  WOTVAX::CROUGHANK    26-SEP-1990     4  MERCEDES
      1490  COPCLU::TROELS        5-JUL-1991     0  Mercedes Benz 280SE
    Air-Conditi
      1642   CSC32::R_SWANSON     2-JAN-1992     0  Mercedes model wanted.
    
    Greg
1680.2KERNEL::SHELLEYRThu Jan 30 1992 15:599
    re: .0  & Look before you note
    
    Toze,
    
    I think the point is that it may be more suitable to reply to a note
    discussing the car you want more info on, rather than creating a new
    topic each time.
    
    Roy
1680.3Never ass-u-me !KERNEL::PENATFri Jan 31 1992 13:1526
    
    Greg you assumed wrong !! I had done a dir /title !! but found that 
    the last entry on each of those notes were quite old. They range from
    22-Aug-89 to 23-Aug-91, they DO NOT cover the areas I wished to discuss
    nor do they discuss the comparisons between the two cars. I could have
    done a reply to an existing note, but realistically how many members 
    will look through the total contents of a Conference. Besides,
    peoples ideologies change and I thought of starting a new subject
    which was specifically addressed to owners of both cars or those who 
    test drove both models.
    
    I'll just have to test drive both models, probably more than once !!
    what a shame..............
    
    
    
    
    Regards,
    Toze
    
    
    
    
    
        
    
1680.4Learn how to use notes...PLAYER::WINPENNYFri Jan 31 1992 13:5514
    
    Re. -1.
    
    >> nor do they discuss the comparisons between the two cars. I could have
    >> done a reply to an existing note, but realistically how many members
    >> will look through the total contents of a Conference. Besides,...
    
    Why not just do a 'next unseen' ("," on keypad) and you will be taken
    to the next note you haven't looked at. If you've just started then do
    a "set seen /before=yesterday" so you mask off notes which you may
    consider to be out of date and only see the most current notes.
    
    Chris
    
1680.5Try a replyBAHTAT::HILTONHow's it going royal ugly dudes?Fri Jan 31 1992 14:116
    Sorry if it was an aggressive note, Toze, I was in a hurry. I wouldn\t
    worry about adding replies. Look at the date the Renault 5 Turbo note
    was created, and then look at all the replies!
    
    Most people will reply in a topic, if they use the next unseen command.
    Try it and see, you may even like it :^)
1680.6Back to the orginal subjectFILTON::CHAMBERSMon Feb 03 1992 13:3917
    I have leased a BMW 316 (Old body), Mercedes 190 and now a Mercedes
    190E 1.8 which is comming up to 30000 miles. None of these cars are
    balls of fire for performance but I want comfort, quality, reliabilty
    and safety. The 316 was not replaced as the road holding in the wet was
    lethal and reliability was indifferent.
    I like the Mercedes for a number of reasons. It is a very quiet car,
    several passengers have commented on this. The ride is excellent
    neither wallowy or like a skateboard. Reliability has been very good
    with no unscheduled servicing in the last 3 years on both Mercedes. The
    Mercedes is widely praised for saftey though I'm pleased to say I have
    not tested this. The BMW felt like a quality car but didn't always act
    like one. I do over 30000 miles a year mostly on motorways or fast A
    roads. Here, the Mercedes is at it's best. Seperate heater controls for
    each side of the car and seats filled with wool rather than foam are
    details that make the differnce.
    However, no one makes an ideal car. The gearchange is average and fuel
    consumption of 30 mpg is very ordinary.