Thank you 4 the vídeos , i by One for 2015 these vídeos help m a lot

@damos_cars

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Heyya, Thanks for all the insights you shared in the video. I am considering to get one for the next 3 years use, looking at the 2015-2017 made. I felt it difficult to tip my decision to get the Plug-in hybrid over a petrol ICE, but your video helps.

@damos_cars

2 ай бұрын

Hey no worries! Thank you. I really recommend the phev, it very versatile 😂. Take a look at my other C350e videos here: kzread.info/head/PLOCda-wyPDq0L4Px5wWinmcOCXix2fv33&si=fCCUfVlRtqZjgqve Lots more useful info on those too!

I bought one last week, with just 19k kilometers and I am very happy with it 😊👍

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

Excellent - you'll be needing this playlist to help you get acquainted with what is definitely the best car in the WORLD!!... kzread.info/head/PLOCda-wyPDq0L4Px5wWinmcOCXix2fv33 Thank you!

@picaZZZZZo

Ай бұрын

@@damos_cars Thanks mate 👍

My wife is having the same "problem" replacing her 2015 Volvo V40. It's fully loaded with just about every available extra they did for them including adaptive cruise control and she loves it. Volvo don't make a hatchback any more and she can't find a newer car with all the features she currently has without spending a fortune. I told her if she likes it just keep it well maintained and it will look after her.

@damos_cars

3 ай бұрын

Indeed, having owned a 440, 940 and an XC90 I'm a fan of the Volvo brand. One of the close possible replacements for this Merc was going to be a new hybrid V60 hybrid estate. It would mean putting in a ton more cash but at least it would be a match in terms of spec. I think keeping the Volvo is a wise move and will probably do the same with this Mercedes at least for another year of so. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers.

@jamessmith84240

3 ай бұрын

@@damos_cars Thanks mate! You made a great honest video.

Thanks for the video and your experience as I am looking at one of these to buy. I'm a bit apprehensive on the electric battery degradation.

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

I think a lot of people are. All I can say is mine is 8 years old and in the 25k miles I’ve put on the car I haven’t noticed a difference. 3 years into ownership and no plans to sell.

@brendanpower5888

Ай бұрын

@@damos_cars Thanks for the quick reply and thats reassuring to hear. Love the channel and videos so keep it up!

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

@@brendanpower5888 thank you 👍 good luck with the search.

It's a great car. Just keep it!

@damos_cars

3 ай бұрын

Yeh, don't think I've much choice! Thanks for confirming what I think I was already thinking. LOL. Cheers!

I have a 2017 model prem+ and the steering wheel feels kind of hard no matter the speed or mode (comfort, sport). I've mentioned this to the MB dealer many times and they're saying it's normal. I drove a 2019 c300de and that one was nice and light. But I've also tested a 2019 E-class 220d and that one was even stiffer than mine. How does yours feel like?

@damos_cars

25 күн бұрын

Mine is light but firms up in the sports modes.

Weird question, is it ok to charge in the rain? That "pointing down" socket worried me about water pooling inside 😕

@damos_cars

3 ай бұрын

It’s a good point. I keep cloths in the boot and also make sure the whole charge port area is dry when plugging or unplugging the cable. When it’s in and it rains it does seem to be ok. 🤞

Any possible reason why E-mode is disabled and the engine won't shut off on hybrid mode? It is exactly as you mentioned about the starter issue, but I don't see check lights or any other issue. Thanks!

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

It’ll be the starter. The check light will come on at some point. Thanks. Worth checking the other videos where I talk about this more.

@vitalikartsivadze

Ай бұрын

@@damos_cars Thank you for reply. I did watch all of them

@mikanobo5210

Ай бұрын

But I couldn't find anyone mentioned this issue...How is it going, have you fixed it mate?​@vitalikartsivadze

I am thinking of buying a 2017 atm. Wondering how tall Damo is as I'm 6ft.

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

5’10”. You’ll fit fine but it’ll be tight for anyone sat in the back seat behind you. Cheers 👍👍

@christopherlangaigne9260

Ай бұрын

@@damos_cars Thanks for responding. Appreciated.

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

@@christopherlangaigne9260 no problem! Thanks for watching

What will be the resale value of these PHEV cars? I am very worried that no one will buy them after 7-9 years of use.

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

Well like anything there will always be a market it’s just what someone will pay. Depreciation on any car is a real factor but so far used phevs seem to hold up ok compared to their petrol counterparts.

@avalanche9142

Ай бұрын

@@damos_cars thanks for your comment. I am considering upgrading my old C class and I am a bit unsure about going for a C350e (to keep and use for 8-10 years) thinking that at worst the battery can fail, and even if it does not fail, its health and capacity will degrade over time; which will cost a lot to replace and the next buyer will therefore would not want to buy my 9-10 year old PHEV. Also the technology of car batteries and (PH)evs is still evolving and that's another reason buyers may avoid a 10 year old PHEV. Considering these points, wouldn't a C300-C350-C400 petrol be a safer choice for long use to hold better resale value after 8-10 years of use than a PHEV?

@damos_cars

Ай бұрын

@avalanche9142 yeh potentially but I think you need to take into account the type of driving you do. For example in our c350e in the last 2 weeks all the trips have been 10 miles or less so no fill ups. The petrol gauge hasn’t moved. In the uk the annual tax is free. Service cost are really not much different from the petrol equivalent. It’s also nice to know when in busy traffic you’re not emitting fumes. It really comes down to personal choice. None of us have a crystal ball. The resale could be better on the engine car but then fuel prices could be more by then. I wouldn’t over analyse it too much. Our C350e is 8 years old but still works perfectly and drives like new. Electric only range is still good and the HV battery boosts economy overall. We absolutely love it.

@avalanche9142

Ай бұрын

@@damos_cars Thank you, appreciate your feedback and comment