Volvo v60

211 fl ada abr, but the dreaded camshaft gear issue still there.
230 and 280 i believe u meant the m272 v6?
Ecu kong and the 722.9 tcu also kong.

😂😂

Audi engine layout is ahead of the the front axle
S2000 and BMW 6s are effectively front mid engine because the engines are behind or on top of the front axle.
If Audi and BMW layout the same why Audi no claim 50/50 weight distribution like bmw?
Audi nose heavy engine layout is under steer city all day unless you jam brake, then car can snap from under steer to oversteer.
Haha

2011 pre facelift. i forgot to mention the rooftop is leaking. when its raining, water leaks to the inside.

be mind, this is my father's second conti liao.

Big no to MB hybrids.

Battery replacement issue, have to get extended warranty.
Has poor resale value, worse if no extended warranty
Battery weight = extra wear and tear on suspension, harder on tyres.
A lot of electronics = a lot of expensive things that can go wrong in a hot and humid country, especially with batteries that need cooling. Heat and humidity will mess up a lot of other stuff, like air suspension and anything w rubber seals and gaskets.

Conti cars in general, hybrid and non-hybrid, over 6 years old are a ticking time bomb. Engine/gearbox overhaul, AC system, suspension bushes, struts and steering rack, engine cooling pump, rad and hoses, all sorts of electronic control units and modules, start-stop small battery, and the dreaded sticky plastic door handle curse.

If you can afford, buy a newer petrol conti, with plenty warranty left - downsize if you have to, a 3er or C with a smaller petrol engine. Otherwise go get a Japanese car.

Of course, if you can throw money at problems to solve them, go ahead.

E400

no brainer

3.0L V6 twin tebu

Buying new? Yes . U need the warranty.
Buying used with no warranty hell no

722.9 Conductor plate less than RM2k incl workmanship
ECU can buy from Taobao

Just that cam gear issue makes me stay away

No wonder.

Valid points there. The E300/400 doesn't come with airmatic, so its fine. Gearbox, most likely the conductor plate will fail, turbo hose will bocor, bushes are wear and tear parts so its expected. ABS speed sensor is a common issue with contis, incl VW.

I don't see myself downsizing from my current Camry, 3er or C class is out of the equation. Alternatively, i'm looking at Mark X and GS250 - but they just lack the power that contis can offer

Technically a larger C43 but with 7G-TRONIC, I know but it costs almost twice as more

This post has been edited by ((Xa))0102: Jan 29 2022, 05:37 PM

You sounds just like Scotty kilmer

isnt there another accompaniment to the battery that also costs a bomb, transistor or ..

whats that called again

E400 is a total different league to a E300 blue tech lmao
E400 is a total sleeper with that same twin turbo M276 just like in a w213 E43
Between these definitely the E400 unless you’re looking for a car that saves fuel than it’s the E300

This post has been edited by bigmac999: Jan 29 2022, 06:32 PM

Posting in maintenance nightmare tered

There was a reason Merc decided to throw out their overpriced inferior E class hybrids 4 years ago citing "hybrid subsidy quota dah habis" when other brands were still selling their hybrids no problem also kek

TS sure a different kind of 'woman'. like cars and knows alot abt car technical stuff

Why? What's wrong with it?

How come?

Weather problem?

Conti not meant for hot weather here?

I use to admire BMW 330e.

But seeing all the potential problems not to mention burning my wallet later on, i guess i stick to honda city hybrid i-dcd.

4 years running now. Mileage still 40,000km-ish. Use only for going to work. 24km round trip per day. 10 minutes drive LOL.
For weekends & balik kampung trip, got my wife’s honda BRV.

Touch wood going to use for a very long time, even after the 8th year hybrid warranty ends.

This post has been edited by Zaryl: Jan 29 2022, 07:44 PM

it's a conti thing. even ckd conti also suffered the same thing

if you are not into good handling car, well, just stick to H and T .

yup

E400 anytime anyday .

That V6 engine is basically an entry-level AMG engine nowadays.