110 v's 130

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Originally Posted by Benz

living with a 130 in a big city would be a pain... i don't know about the other guys with 130's but i cant get into a standard car park without having two cracks at it (2 point turn to get 90deg) the turning circle is just too big. much car park rage is had while i do this too. it's funny watching people loose it while i park.

i love the 130 to bits though =]
and where i live is far from a big city

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I'm always big enough to not worry about the mobile airbags in the parking lot:).
A 130 can be very painful in regular traffic but is sooo much more fun than a buz box.
You learn the difference of a 130 from a 110 so it comes down to space and your personal choice.

Totally depends on how much you want the camper unit, and how much you dislike the alternative. I personally wanted the camper unit. You can see what a 130 with a single cab Carry me camper looks like here.

I hate and avoid carparks though - it is a real issue - the turning circle is hopeless - and at 5m long - it is hard to park. You learn to cope.

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Originally Posted by Benz

living with a 130 in a big city would be a pain... i don't know about the other guys with 130's but i cant get into a standard car park without having two cracks at it (2 point turn to get 90deg) the turning circle is just too big. much car park rage is had while i do this too. it's funny watching people loose it while i park.

i love the 130 to bits though =]
and where i live is far from a big city

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oh I don't know, I live in Brisbane, and often work in small streets, or on hills and it's just something I have accepted I guess.
I find reverse parking much easier in car parks. I also find a reverse camera helps out a lot.
I don't try U turns at the lights, it's find a side street, then a drive way, turn in, an so on.

Haven't driven a 110, but a 130 is a comfortable car to tour in with the longer wheel base.
As for seats, there are also seat slide extenders, but that will work for both models.

It may come down to budget, or perhaps availability of vehicle quality in the end. I am lucky as I bought new, but I get the impression second hand 130's are expansive and can often be well used.

Both have strengths and weaknesses, but both are better than the alternative.