TrippleTte:
Like someone already highlighted...for a young bachelor in need of a benz car most preferably C class, which one of them C class should be considered? In relation wit factors like
1Reliability
2.2nd hand value
3. Fuel consumption rate..etc
Plss hlp me out ooo experience is d best teacher..
Those with experience should teach me on what to do..
Want to buy my car and feel happy at the end of the day...thanks

Depends on your budget. I've mostly focused on the W203 so far, as the W204 is above my budget.

What I've learnt.

- Stay away from the pre-facelift models (before 2005), they have too many electrical gremlins and may have rust issues.
- Stay away from models under the C230, likely underpowered.
- 05 C230 Kompressor has excellent fuel economy but the supercharger may be hard to work on.
- 05 C240 is slightly slower than the C230 Kompressor but is generally a smoother ride, as it's a naturally aspirated V6.
- C240 was rebranded to become a C280 in 2006. The Kompressor badge was dumped in 2005, and C230s after that only had a luxury and sport version. (Citation needed)
- 4Matics should generally be avoided. The tradeoff between an AWD system and possible maintenance issues isn't worth it. RWD is more fun to drive anyways.
- Models of 2006 and 2007 all had the M272 engine. 2006 models all had a balance shaft defect, not all 2007 did. The balance shaft cost over $4k to fix in the UK but usually occurred before the car hit 100k mileage, so any car you see here has likely been fixed.


This is all I've learnt about the W203 over weeks of obsessive research. If I were to buy a W203 now, I'd be looking for an 06/07 C230 Sport or C280. They have the best looks. The 05 C240 is also a great choice, although its initial acceleration is supposedly a tad on the slow side.

Reliability: Anything after 2004
2nd hand value: Don't buy this with second hand value in mind. If it's important, get a 06/07 sport model.
Fuel economy: Anything after 2004 should be fine, as long as you don't get a C350 or something.

I'd like to join the Whatsapp group too, btw.
Thanks.

HeavenlyBang:


Depends on your budget. I've mostly focused on the W203 so far, as the W204 is above my budget.

What I've learnt.

- Stay away from the pre-facelift models (before 2005), they have too many electrical gremlins and may have rust issues.
- Stay away from models under the C230, likely underpowered.
- 05 C230 Kompressor has excellent fuel economy but the supercharger may be hard to work on.
- 05 C240 is slightly slower than the C230 Kompressor but is generally a smoother ride, as it's a naturally aspirated V6.
- C240 was rebranded to become a C280 in 2006. The Kompressor badge was dumped in 2005, and C230s after that only had a luxury and sport version. (Citation needed)
- 4Matics should generally be avoided. The tradeoff between an AWD system and possible maintenance issues isn't worth it. RWD is more fun to drive anyways.
- Models of 2006 and 2007 all had the M272 engine. 2006 models all had a balance shaft defect, not all 2007 did. The balance shaft cost over $4k to fix in the UK but usually occurred before the car hit 100k mileage, so any car you see here has likely been fixed.


This is all I've learnt about the W203 over weeks of obsessive research. If I were to buy a W203 now, I'd be looking for an 06/07 C230 Sport or C280. They have the best looks. The 05 C240 is also a great choice, although its initial acceleration is supposedly a tad on the slow side.

Reliability: Anything after 2004
2nd hand value: Don't buy this with second hand value in mind. If it's important, get a 06/07 sport model.
Fuel economy: Anything after 2004 should be fine, as long as you don't get a C350 or something.

I'd like to join the Whatsapp group too, btw. 08078833005.
Thanks.

Thanks so much!!!
I’d like to join the whatsapp group as well.
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08058286101. Plz add me to d WhatsApp group

HeavenlyBang:


Depends on your budget. I've mostly focused on the W203 so far, as the W204 is above my budget.

What I've learnt.

- Stay away from the pre-facelift models (before 2005), they have too many electrical gremlins and may have rust issues.
- Stay away from models under the C230, likely underpowered.
- 05 C230 Kompressor has excellent fuel economy but the supercharger may be hard to work on.
- 05 C240 is slightly slower than the C230 Kompressor but is generally a smoother ride, as it's a naturally aspirated V6.
- C240 was rebranded to become a C280 in 2006. The Kompressor badge was dumped in 2005, and C230s after that only had a luxury and sport version. (Citation needed)
- 4Matics should generally be avoided. The tradeoff between an AWD system and possible maintenance issues isn't worth it. RWD is more fun to drive anyways.
- Models of 2006 and 2007 all had the M272 engine. 2006 models all had a balance shaft defect, not all 2007 did. The balance shaft cost over $4k to fix in the UK but usually occurred before the car hit 100k mileage, so any car you see here has likely been fixed.


This is all I've learnt about the W203 over weeks of obsessive research. If I were to buy a W203 now, I'd be looking for an 06/07 C230 Sport or C280. They have the best looks. The 05 C240 is also a great choice, although its initial acceleration is supposedly a tad on the slow side.

Reliability: Anything after 2004
2nd hand value: Don't buy this with second hand value in mind. If it's important, get a 06/07 sport model.
Fuel economy: Anything after 2004 should be fine, as long as you don't get a C350 or something.

I'd like to join the Whatsapp group too, btw. 08078833005.
Thanks.

Nice quote
I have c230 2006 last batch with the m272 engine and 7g tronic smooth gear box for sale and i can give you a full month warranty on it.. nothing to fix.. reason for sale.. upgrading to 204.
I am only looking for who would truely value a well maintained benz.. plus it is very clean.
If interested.. quote me please if you are interested so i can share more details.

blazeup:

Nice quote
I have c230 2006 last batch with the m272 engine and 7g tronic smooth gear box for sale and i can give you a full month warranty on it.. nothing to fix.. reason for sale.. upgrading to 204.
I am only looking for who would truely value a well maintained benz.. plus it is very clean.
If interested.. quote me please if you are interested so i can share more details.

. Let’s see atleast with pictures

TrippleTte:
. Let’s see atleast with pictures

Thanks for the interest.
During this weekend after work.. i shall upload
The pics..

Jakumo:


Now that is odd. The car catalog link lists this model as a manual gearbox version made between 1992 and 1993. Maybe somebody switched the model logo on your car years ago, before you acquired it. That hydraulic suspension is still a mystery though. Those only came with some of the 600SL R129s. E get as e be.

My own R129 1991 500SL is sadly about to be retired for good, because the trouble-prone transmission has confounded all repair attempts by several doctors, thus wearing out my patience at long last. I will salvage the engine which runs fine, and use that as a spare for my 1994 DIY 500E, which started out life as a 420E, before I acquired it and upgraded the engine.

I am still waiting for your price.

HeavenlyBang:


Depends on your budget. I've mostly focused on the W203 so far, as the W204 is above my budget.

What I've learnt.

- Stay away from the pre-facelift models (before 2005), they have too many electrical gremlins and may have rust issues.
- Stay away from models under the C230, likely underpowered.
- 05 C230 Kompressor has excellent fuel economy but the supercharger may be hard to work on.
- 05 C240 is slightly slower than the C230 Kompressor but is generally a smoother ride, as it's a naturally aspirated V6.
- C240 was rebranded to become a C280 in 2006. The Kompressor badge was dumped in 2005, and C230s after that only had a luxury and sport version. (Citation needed)
- 4Matics should generally be avoided. The tradeoff between an AWD system and possible maintenance issues isn't worth it. RWD is more fun to drive anyways.
- Models of 2006 and 2007 all had the M272 engine. 2006 models all had a balance shaft defect, not all 2007 did. The balance shaft cost over $4k to fix in the UK but usually occurred before the car hit 100k mileage, so any car you see here has likely been fixed.


This is all I've learnt about the W203 over weeks of obsessive research. If I were to buy a W203 now, I'd be looking for an 06/07 C230 Sport or C280. They have the best looks. The 05 C240 is also a great choice, although its initial acceleration is supposedly a tad on the slow side.

Reliability: Anything after 2004
2nd hand value: Don't buy this with second hand value in mind. If it's important, get a 06/07 sport model.
Fuel economy: Anything after 2004 should be fine, as long as you don't get a C350 or something.

I'd like to join the Whatsapp group too, btw. 08078833005.
Thanks.

Copy and paste trash

shortgun:

Copy and paste trash

That wasn't a copy and paste, you nonce.

blazeup:

Nice quote
I have c230 2006 last batch with the m272 engine and 7g tronic smooth gear box for sale and i can give you a full month warranty on it.. nothing to fix.. reason for sale.. upgrading to 204.
I am only looking for who would truely value a well maintained benz.. plus it is very clean.
If interested.. quote me please if you are interested so i can share more details.

Hey there. Sorry, I've been advised to stay away from the 7g-tronic tranny. Good luck with your sales, though!

HeavenlyBang:


Hey there. Sorry, I've been advised to stay away from the 7g-tronic tranny. Good luck with your sales, though!

Ok .. noted and i respect your choice.
But from my perspective the are cheaper and easier to maintain.
7g tranny never breaks as long as you give it at least annual oil change with the recommended oil to keep its solenoid, valve body and conductor plates fresh.
And if it breaks in rare cases ..the cost for toks is 60 to80k for a first grade.
This is not the 4matic and changing it would take less than 2 man hours in the right work shop..
This was recently changed in the w204 i intend to acquire and it works perfectly after gear reset.
No slipping gear or kicks unlike the 5g tronic.

Good luck with your choice Sir but I will personally stick with them.

Most recent MBs come with 7g tronic and 7g + trannys...
I am currently reviewing 9g tronic..

blazeup:


Ok .. noted and i respect your choice.
But from my perspective the are cheaper and easier to maintain.
7g tranny never breaks as long as you give it at least annual oil change with the recommended oil to keep its solenoid, valve body and conductor plates fresh.
And if it breaks in rare cases ..the cost for toks is 60 to80k for a first grade.
This is not the 4matic and changing it would take less than 2 man hours in the right work shop..
This was recently changed in the w204 i intend to acquire and it works perfectly after gear reset.
No slipping gear or kicks unlike the 5g tronic.

Good luck with your choice Sir but I will personally stick with them.

Most recent MBs come with 7g tronic and 7g + trannys...
I am currently reviewing 9g tronic..

Fair enough!

Do regale us with images of your Merc! I never get tired of looking at the damn things haha.

HeavenlyBang:


Fair enough!

Do regal us with images of your Merc! I never get tired of looking at the damn things haha.

Ok i wll send pics on your whats app. To avoid been banned here. .
I will also bless you with my new ps 4 free if you deal...
All for 1 dot 6.. my warranty still stands..
Wifey will kill me but a man has got to upgrade

blazeup:


Ok i wll send pics on your whats app. To avoid been banned here. .
I will also bless you with my new ps 4 free if you deal...
All for 1 dot 6.. my warranty still stands..
Wifey will kill me but a man has got to upgrade

Haha, I think you have it wrong. I'm not actually interested for the reason I cited previously. There's an interested member on the thread, though, which was why I asked for pictures, since you already said you would post them. Sorry if I misled you for a bit there.

Also, I already own a PS4.

HeavenlyBang:


Haha, I think you have it wrong. I'm not actually interested for the reason I cited previously. There's an interested member on the thread, though, which was why I asked for pictures, since you already said you would post them. Sorry if I misled you for a bit there.

Also, I already own a PS4.

Peace man.

Please add me to the what’s app group
08069650569

HeavenlyBang:


Hey there. Sorry, I've been advised to stay away from the 7g-tronic tranny. Good luck with your sales, though!

All this end time advisers everywhere.Stay away from this and that as if they can produce spoke.Kuku be riding camel with 1g tronic gear.

blazeup:

Nice quote
I have c230 2006 last batch with the m272 engine and 7g tronic smooth gear box for sale and i can give you a full month warranty on it.. nothing to fix.. reason for sale.. upgrading to 204.
I am only looking for who would truely value a well maintained benz.. plus it is very clean.
If interested.. quote me please if you are interested so i can share more details.

sup with ur C230 boss

laptopsale:
sup with ur C230 boss

Brother It is still here.. had a proper rub down and vacuuming ahead for monday..
I could be reached on +2348070993976.

Hello House,

Please do anyone knows the cost of MB C280 4Matic break pads? Plus I need a recommendation on the best one to buy.

Thanks

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