I'm currently deciding between the E300 Bluetec and the E400 of the same generation.

Any user feedbacks?



TIA

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

its a pity we dont have lease car system like overseas. where you basicaly rent the car for 2-3 years under warranty and then return the car to dealer. that would be the most hassle free way to experience the driving pleasure of conti without having to suffer the maintenance headache.
people who buy used conti, most likely already have a second/third car (invariably a more reliable brand). the conti can be used as toy car. ofc got ppl like chuaboy who dont have any other car and take loan buy 7yo bmw, these ppl asking for it.