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Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs

218 messages,  Last post on Jan 29, 2013 at 7:02 PM

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#213 of 218 Re: MB C-230 [kirstie_h] by nas724

Jan 11, 2013 (9:32 am)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Jan 11, 2013 8:38 am)
Both. Is it a fair price? and is it generally considered a problem/problem free car?. I have never
driven or bought a MB before.

#214 of 218 Re: MB C-230 [nas724] by kirstie_h HOST

Jan 11, 2013 (9:34 am)

Replying to: nas724 (Jan 11, 2013 9:32 am)
Keep watching this discussion for feedback, but you should also post details about the vehicle in our Real-World Trade-in Values discussion. Make sure to include your location & mileage on the vehicle, and people can give you an idea of what it's worth.

#215 of 218 Re: MB C-230 [nas724] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 11, 2013 (10:41 am)

Replying to: nas724 (Jan 11, 2013 8:03 am)
If you mean that it snaps your neck between upshifts, that's not a real good sign. If you're looking for a trouble-free used car, generally speaking (and I've been proven wrong sometimes), a high mileage German car out of warranty with transmission issues is not the best odds.
 
By all means, have the car checked out prior to purchase.

#216 of 218 Repair on brand new Benz. Should I try to get a new one? by nwt

Jan 21, 2013 (6:10 pm)

Bought a C250 yesterday. Got it home and it is making loud rattling/sputtering noise when idling in gear. It is now in the garage for them to inspect. It had 13 miles on it at the dealership. I'm feeling like I got the reject that other people test drove and rejected because it was rattling. It doesn't make the rattling every time - maybe half the time. I plan to keep this car for 8 years or more. I do not want on-going rattling and headaches. Should I insist upon a new one? The salesman said if I really want a new one they will probably do it.

#217 of 218 Re: Repair on brand new Benz. Should I try to get a new one? [nwt] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 21, 2013 (6:24 pm)

Replying to: nwt (Jan 21, 2013 6:10 pm)
Not for a rattle---sure, they'll trade you into a new one, but you won't like the price difference.
 
Give 'em a chance. Discouraging I know, but maybe it's some nit-picky little thing.

#218 of 218 Re: MB C-230 [nas724] by just_a_man

Jan 29, 2013 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: nas724 (Jan 11, 2013 8:03 am)
I would stay away from this Car. I have owned one from 16 to 88 thousand miles and this is the list of problems:
*Windshield wiper mechanism failed 3x last resulted in sudden loss of vision and serious accident, write off.
** transmission replaced 2x (one in warranty) second $3,000.00 bill.
***Engine harness $1,000.00
****Air mass sensor $800.00
*****Computer (used one ) $900.00 engine stalling during normal driving city and freeway.
******Instrument cluster, in warranty. Failed again when out of warranty.
 
Like most owners, I did not get anywhere with Benz service, even so I brought up the problem to service manager while the car was still in warranty. Lovely car, cheap to buy compared to cost of ownership.

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