To be fair we weren't unhappy with the 120. Perfect for our needs, but the rust was the killer. I just could not be arsed to crawl under it and try to clean that up. Prob would have cost £1-2k to get it done, but I know that these rust from the inside out on the chassis, so not convinced on the longevity of that.
The other problem is that although it never left us stranded, it developed a drone that I could not trace, (and at 17years would need to suspension and probable bushes etc all round) we had lost confidence in it. For any longer trips it was no longer the default vehicle as I was concerned something would break.
A import would be amazing, but I'm sure that will come at significant cost.
I did look at some 150's, and for £40k, you can get something at poverty spec with cloth seats etc...
Pick-ups are defo not in the list, just not our style of vehicle.
I've also done some research on the GLC, and no surprise, the older ones have a issue with crabbing requiring a change of a suspension component and also the PCV valves give issues which is a £2k job..... Both some cover under warranty, but requiring a battle with MB.
Sigh, maybe a 40 it is......
The other problem is that although it never left us stranded, it developed a drone that I could not trace, (and at 17years would need to suspension and probable bushes etc all round) we had lost confidence in it. For any longer trips it was no longer the default vehicle as I was concerned something would break.
A import would be amazing, but I'm sure that will come at significant cost.
I did look at some 150's, and for £40k, you can get something at poverty spec with cloth seats etc...
Pick-ups are defo not in the list, just not our style of vehicle.
I've also done some research on the GLC, and no surprise, the older ones have a issue with crabbing requiring a change of a suspension component and also the PCV valves give issues which is a £2k job..... Both some cover under warranty, but requiring a battle with MB.
Sigh, maybe a 40 it is......