Going to Europe for a while and thinking of pickinh up a cheap C180 probably a 94. Any things to watch out for? Is the auto better than the manual? Thanks.

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Meek

1977 Volkswagen Golf GTi (sold)
1981 Audi 5000S Turbo (sold)
1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS 145k (sold)
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi 150k (sold)
1984 Saab 900 150k (sold)
1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 1.8T 20V
1985 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 160k(sold)
1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 188k (sold)
1988 Volkswagen Fox 161K (sold)
1990 BMW 525td (Sold)
1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 100k
1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo 55k (sold)
1996 Volvo 855R 140K
2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 16k (sold)

The C 180 auto is incredibly SLOW!!!! Scooters would pass you by easily and effortlessly.

The manual is a little better, although still quite slow also. Post 1998 models are supposed to have a little more h.p. so the automatic is not as bad, but still...

A C 200 is a much better option. If you definitely want an automatic, do not go anything smaller than a C 240.

Besides that, check that there are no electric failures of any kind, as they tend to be expensive to fix.

C 180s are usually extra starved, with manual windowns, no A/C, low end radios and cloth upsholstery. Try to find a model with at least rear headrests and a power sunroof.

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A. Rosich
CL 500, 1998
S 500 L, 1998
E 320 T, 1995 [Sadly sold ]

Hmm does vespa make a 4 seater?

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Meek

1977 Volkswagen Golf GTi (sold)
1981 Audi 5000S Turbo (sold)
1982 Volkswagen Rabbit LS 145k (sold)
1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTi 150k (sold)
1984 Saab 900 150k (sold)
1984 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX 1.8T 20V
1985 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.0 160k(sold)
1986 Mercedes Benz 190E 2.3-16 188k (sold)
1988 Volkswagen Fox 161K (sold)
1990 BMW 525td (Sold)
1990 Mercedes Benz 300D 100k
1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo 55k (sold)
1996 Volvo 855R 140K
2001 VW Jetta Wolfsburg 16k (sold)