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2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Discussions
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Mercedes-Benz C230 Problems and Repairs
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Re: 2002 Mercedes Benz C 230 Kompressor [sakilah]
Well, as surprising as it sounds, these trouble codes don't actually tell you what's wrong--they indicate where to start looking, but your car's computer cannot single out defective components--it only indicates systems or circuits that might be under distress. I'm not even sure that the codes were read correctly, but if they were, it might make sense that a bad sensor could light up an engine light. The only way bad ... Read More
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2002 Mercedes Benz C 230 Kompressor
my Check engine light is on solid yellow. Last Thursday12/1 I put gas in my car(premium). Friday 12/2 my light came on. In Oct I had a service B done to my car no problems. Sunday 12/4 I went to autozone to get a diagnostic. they came back with 1. thermostat defective or 2. sensor defective or 3. coolant level is low. I checked coolant level that's ok. I'm hoping the ... Read More
2002 MB C240 vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type
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Re: 2002 MB C240 vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type [danmartinez1]
I can only tell you what I have read in many car mags, the Jags are notorious for electrical problems, even new ones. I just bought a 2008 C300 and I just love it. So in my opinion, go for the Benz. Good luck.
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2002 MB C240 vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type
I am on the fence about buying one of these two automobiles. Both are selling for about the same price ($10K) and have about the same amount of milage (65K). I'm leaning towards the Benz because it is a one-owner car (vs 3 owners for Jag), but like the bigger engine on the Jag and the AWD + the sunroof. Any advice on which way I should go, or should I ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 Mercedes c240 radiator fan does not stop rotating. [losal3]
A friend has the same basic problem with the Coolant Indicator - visit shop indication. Not sure about the fan I Will have to check with him. Any info on what the fix would be? Thanks Phil
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2002 Mercedes c240 radiator fan does not stop rotating.
Coolant service indicator states to visit shop. The Radiator fan is rotating twice as fast and loud. Coolant level is normal and clean. I have also cleaned all the wire connections and fan will not stop. Does anyone know how to reset the coolant sensor indicator, so that the fan will turn on only when needed? NOTE: The temperature on the car engine is normal at all times.
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2002 Mercedes C240
My engine coolant light is on and my coolant is full and clean. The fan in the engine area began running high when that sensor came on. Does anyone know or have an idea as to what we should check to correct this fan from running high constantly. The fan runs high all the time the vehicle is on.
Mercedes-Benz C240 4matic
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Water pooling/leak behind passenger seat c240
I obviously have a leak somewhere because I keep vacuuming out the area behind my passenger seat. We're due for a lot of rain, so if someone has a suggestions on how/where to check and see if I have a clog or leak, that would be great! 2002 Mercedes C240 gracias!
Buying a Used C-Class
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Re: Need Advice: Used 01 to 07 C-Class [Weazell]
Some advice for you after having bought 3 mercedes: -Do not buy the earlier year mercedes-the reliability of the more recent years seems to have improved per Consumer Reports -Consider finding a new 2007 C230 if you absolutely must have a mercedes. There are many dealers who have them sitting in the back lots. I have to admit that I have driven the C230 and I am not impressed with the ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Lexus or Audi Discssion
I've come to the conclusion that the best car for the OP is actually none of the above. He wants something affordable and sporty and luxury, that's also reliable and gets good gas mileage. Unfortunately, they stopped making this car 2-3 years ago, but that's fine, because used like-new examples run about $20K. Get a Mercedes C230K Sedan with manual. This is the *4 door* sedan with the 1.8 supercharged engine ... Read More
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Re: Will Choices Change ? [alltorque]
I'd buy a BMW or Audi diesel in a heartbeat. I've driven them in Europe and and entirely impressed, especially in their abilities to accelerate from say 20 mph to speeds of well over 100 mph. Forget the issue of fuel availability, if diesel cars start becoming popular (and I predict that they will), gasoline stations will increasingly start offering diesel as well. Case in point, of the three closest gas ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Gasoline Smell in Passenger Compartment
My 2002 230 K is having an unusual problem. In the morning, and especially when its cold, the passenger compartment receives gasoline fumes. :P My wife has taken this car to the Mercedes dealer where we bought it. They found nothing wrong with the fuel tank filter canister and they replaced the mass airflow sensor, which was not a cheap repair. We also changed where we purchase gas, thinking that maybe ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C300 vs. Cadillac CTS
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Re: C300 vs. Cadillac CTS [snags]
Yes, considered and test drove many cars including the new CTS which made it to our final short list. Actually spent 4 months shopping, test driving, & researching this time around before making a purchase. The new redesigned CTS is the only Caddy that has attracted my interest in many years... but alas, they lost us on the details and I bought a fully loaded C300 Luxury Mercedes-Benz about a month ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: C'mon people [pat]
Agreed. This forum is supposed to be about things that most of us enjoy as a passtime, or certainly a drivetime. Manufacturers compete for our dollars fiercely in this space and like most things concerning marketing, most of us are conditioned to preferences after a while, even decending into "fanboyism". I admit it, I have preferences with certain brands over others. But I want all of them to deliver the best ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 C240-should I keep or trade? [boomchek]
I forgot that the spark plugs need to be changed at 100K mi... I went ahead and traded in the Benz for an SUV. I got a great deal on both the new car, and the trade-in on my C240. :)
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Re: 2002 C240-should I keep or trade? [meinwa]
I have a 2001 C240 with about 100k miles (157000kms). Although it's hard to predict what the future holds for your car, imagine you fast forward about 13000 miles and here's what might happen, or at least it's happening on my car: Power steering pump leaking, about $1000cdn to fix it, probably much cheaper in US Need brakes as well, Spark plugs need to be changed every 100k miles (previous owner ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C320 Not Starting
Hello All. I have read your posts regarding dead batteries on C-Class Mercedes. I have a 2002 C320. Recently I noticed that the car has been a little hesitant when starting in the morning until finally it would not start at all. In fact, if left parked for long enough, the battery would drain so much that the doors would not unlock. I jumped the car and then it started but ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Hummm...
You could always go with a roadster, you know... :P The sad fast is that anything FWD will feel sluggish and dead compared to a RWD setup, because the steering is by definition going to have torque and weight on it bogging it down. And 3500+lbs kills anything right there as well - it starts to feel like a GM or Ford in that it's good in a straight line, but ... Read More
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Re: New C class feature on InsideLine [laurasdada]
Out of curiosity, how did you like the Eldorado and Seville design of 2002 say? Perhaps it is just me, but I kinda like the simpler looking BMW, and Mercedes cars. Some of the more busy looking cars, with some odd lines and creases in the body works kinda remind me more of some odd things from Japan and Korea over the years. Or perhaps some of the very strange things ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [cdnpinhead]
Pity indeed since the car is a real pleasure to drive, but all roads seem to lead to the service department. At the time of my last post, when the car had been towed back to the service department that it had left 41 miles earlier, I was just leaving on a 4-week road trip. I had to go in my 1996 Nissan Sentra XE, which hadn't even been prepped for ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Real World MPG
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Re: Mercedes-Benz C-Class: MPG-Real World Numbers [pf_flyer]
I just got a 2002 C230K SportCoupe, and I'm averaging about 27 hwy, 16 city. I'm no leadfoot - any ideas why my city mileage is so low? The car only has 41.5k on it, so no way it could need new plugs yet.
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: Sad day.... [plekto]
I am not the used car expert but I highly doubt you can get a CTS with the 3.6 and a stick shift for 15k,not to mention that one would be hard to find. With regard to the Mercedes. The S500 coupes are not stick shift. You probably would have to look at the C230 to find a stick and I bet one would be hard to find because I doubt ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [greenbox]
Actaully, these cars are quite user friendly. Although it doesn't use a dipstick, you can check the oil level in the instrument cluster. Also, this car has a drain plug on the bottom of the engine(as do all MB's), but I guess you didn't bother to look. I would like to know how you change the oil in your Nissans. Most Japanese cars have the oil filter buried on the side ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [speedbag66]
I own a 2001 C240 which I bought new. It will turn 100,000 miles in a few days. My personal opinion is don't do it. As you've already noticed the parts are expensive. Also Mercedes purposely designed this car to be difficult to work on. (Even the dealers admt that.) In fact it's even difficult to live with. I don't know about the 2002 C230, but my C240 doesn't even have ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [greenbox]
)) "...my C240 doesn't even have a dipstick. And changing oil is a real chore. Have you noticed that it uses 8.5 quarts of synthetic oil? Also, the filter element costs $20. And you can't just drain the oil through the plug like a sensible car, unless you happen to own a hoist or other means of getting it off the ground while still keeping it level..." (( Permit a non-Mercedes ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C230 Coupe [vivid1]
I have a garage full of tools and have worked on cars most of my life. However, I've NEVER seen a system fail because of changing a couple of bulbs. That is a manufacturing defect or worst, an easy owner fix, rigged to fail unless you have some eloborate, dealer only setup. I've owned VW's, Nissans, Fords, Hyundai's, Geo's, Mazda's and this one MB C230. The C230 seems to be a ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C230 Coupe [jjpeter]
The dealer didnt "rewire" anything. It was probably a defective dongle/clip. They are like 59 cents each. Seriously people, most of this stuff is NOT HARD to fix at all. If you want a car that will never break and nothing ever go wrong, go buy a bicycle. No matter what car you buy, you will have some sort of issue at one time or another. Go register on a Mercedes ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C230 Coupe [jjpeter]
I also had the front turn signal go out under MFG warranty. I also did the switching out of bulbs. In the end that had to re-wire it. I don't know if I can justify paying Benz maintenance all of the time. I should have leased for 4 yrs and now I would be getting into a new one. Thanks JJPeter
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Re: 2001 MBZ C320 ELECTRIC PROBLEMS [tmuller2]
We had rear bulbs burning out in my wife's 2002 C240. After a year or two of that, they replaced part of the wiring harness in response to a TSB from Mercedes. No problems since then. Have you asked your service advisor if there is a TSB about the bulbs burning out?
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Care and Maintenance
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C230 repair costs when out of warranty
I am curious if anyone can give me any advice on repair costs on Mercedes? I have a 2002 that is off warranty in Feb 2006, and wonder if they "see us coming" so to speak and charge a lot for repairs. I know when the dealership changed the oil, which was part of the Service A visit, on paper it showed $90 in charges. Is that something an owner can ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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another relevent thread where you ideas are welcome
/direct/view/.efdc5b2/31 I would be very interested in your folks' thoughts at this other thread: Best car (used or new) for $40,000 the basic parameters are: sporty, nice freeway drive, seats 4, and gets at least 28 mpg. Since we're spending 40k, I probably don't need to specify "luxury" as most offerings at that price are going to have at least a minimum of luxury feel. 2003 530 Acura TL Cadillac CTS ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Care and Maintenance
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My C320 paint is peeling off
I bought a 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 new from a dealer. The paint is peeling and rust is setting in. So far the dealer has replaced the hood and the roof. Now there is more paint peeling on the right rear panel and the gas tank flap. When I inquired about trading the car in, the dealer gave me an estimate of $16,500 -- because the appraiser saw new paint on the ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 4 people contemplating a Mercedes purchase [pepsivanilla]
I agree with you. Thank you for writing your message. Hopefully, others are able to find your posting before their purchase. My 2002, C240 has been in the shop at least 20 times (probably more, stopped counting at 20) and it continues to give me problems. You might get some negative response to your posting but you must know that you are correct. I have met three people recently who are ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C350 & C280
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Now I've driven it for a few weeks in LA.
My car came 3 weeks ago, but I picked it up 2 weeks ago because it came too late in the weekend to have it prepped for delivery. :( For the first 1000 miles in Germany, I averaged 37mph only. That included super fast and long autobahn stretches. That goes to show how congested and full of construction Germany is. I got 21.5 mpg for those 1000 miles, and that included ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Do it yourself brake job - C240 sedan
Greetings -- Just joined the forum. I have a 2002 C240 sedan. It will need a brake job soon -- 69,000 miles (all interstate) on original brakes (I drive easy). Am experienced restorer of vintage German and British cars, and am considering doing it myself, especially since local dealer quoted me $650 for front pads and rotors, and another $560 for rear pads and rotors. Before I tackle this job, are ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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Do it yourself brake job - C240 sedan
Greetings -- Just joined the forum. I have a 2002 C240 sedan. It will need a brake job soon -- 69,000 miles (all interstate) on original brakes (I drive easy). Am experienced restorer of vintage German and British cars, and am considering doing it myself, especially since local dealer quoted me $650 for front pads and rotors, and another $560 for rear pads and rotors. Before I tackle this job, are ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Check engine Lights on....
Sir/Mam.. I have the Mercede-Benz C230k 2002 / 56k miles about almost one year, when I start in the morning the niose very bad, after 3 munites the niose is normal. 2nd problem is the"CHECK ENGINE " Lights on, the Light show up almost 3 months ago, I do not know what to do and the car is running O.K so far. My Question is What is the most problem with ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C350 & C280
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Re: C240 or C280 or C320 [jireh]
If you can get a good deal, the 2005 C240 is still a fine car. It isn't that powerful, but it "feels" fast, and it gets the job done. In germany, most people drive 2 liter kompressor engined MB cars or cdi diesel MBs, and they all get by just fine, at 120mph on the autobahn and scooting around city traffic. My car, with the 3.0L V6, was more engine than ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Should I buy a C240? [psb1]
We own an '02 C240 sedan that was built in Jan of 2002, first sold in September, and now has about 17k miles. The car had a wheel alignment issue that I noticed on the initial test drive, and was corrected a couple of days after delivery; it had been stored for awhile on a dirt lot, and the differential vent had become plugged, which resulted in a minor leak that ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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curious
It's almost amazing. It seems recent posts support what I tried to post earlier. (eg. #3608, why people buy BMW) Finally there's no hesitation to question a BMW's value. It almost seemed people are afraid to question BMW's, since it's been foolishly jamed into minds...BMW's are "high performance, high quality...". Mostly by magazines(press), friends(who like the label), and the high price to own. But as these posts say, it's mostly opinion, ... Read More
Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Completed Purchase of 2005 C240 4Matic
Here is the final price we paid. We went back to the dealer that we bought our 2004 C240 4matic because of the great service department and the excellent sales person. I should note we had one problem with the 2004 C 240 4 matic, a noisy spring in the front end, that is it after 1 1/2 years and 30,000 miles. Cool part about the dealer, they pickup the car ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C350 & C280
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Buy a Mercedes or BMW?
Hi all: Hope you can give me some sound advise. I am in the process of buying a new used car. I am looking to get either a C240 or BMW 325. As mentioned, both will be used, from either 2001 or 2002. I have test driven both cars and really like both. I like the C240 because it is classy and offers a very comfortable ride. I like the BMW ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 C240 [ocean95]
By now I am sure that you have read the "sorry...but that's baloney" response to your unfortunate situation. I'm sure that he could have expressed the same opinions in a more constructive manner with much less acerbity of tone. I will attempt to refute with a more amiable approach. Based on his description, the auto accident he was involved in did not involve front-end impact/damage. Your seatbelt should have restrained you ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners: Meet the Members
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first Mercedes!
Hello- New to the board, and I purchased my first MB on Saturday! It is a 2002 C230 K with 58,500 miles. I live in Chicago and am looking forward to summer with my new (pre-owned) car! VG
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 C240 [gbrown]
Gbrown, Thank you for this information. I will look them up. Talking to various Mercedes owners, I understand that Mercedes has had this problem with all models not just the C-class. Computer problems I understand is the biggest complaint. I have two friends who got rid of their Mercedes within 6 months of their purchase. One car was an ML and the other an E-class. I would not put down this ... Read More
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Re: 2002 C240 [ocean95]
Dear "ocean 95," Sorry to hear about your terrifying accident and subsequent injuries. I know you said that you have spoken with several attorneys regarding Mercedes liability without much success. In case you were interested, I wanted to recommend Krohn & Moss, a nationwide law firm that specifically handles auto manufacturer defects, lemon-law, and breech of warranty. I hope you haven't already exhausted this option. They can be found easily online. ... Read More
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2002 C240
Hi all and I apologize that this is so long. I had a 2002 C240 (purchased at the end of March 2002) that was involved in a serious car accident in Feb 04. I was stopped at a light and a drunk driver hit me going about 55mph and pushed me into the van that was stopped in front of me. Both the front and back of the car was severely ... Read More
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Re: NOISE WHEN COLD [gman000001]
ok so we all hear the air pump, but does anyone else have a severe metallic rattle from a c230k 2002 with the 2.3 kompressor engine that starts a few seconds after start up if it sits overnight and lasts about 5 seconds long......if so i would like to compare notes, mercedes ahs had my car several times, they orderd and replaced a special cam gear from germany supposed to fix ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Owners: Meet the Members
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I Love my C230, but.................
I've purchased my new 2002 C230 Kompressor in late February. A week after I'm purchased this wonderful ride - it shut down on the highway. In between I had a speaker repaired that was blown out, an air vent was off line and on 2 separate occasions, my car has again been in the repair shop for additional service, because the car has shut down 2 more times. Did I get ... Read More
Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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New 2005 C230 Kompressor Owner
I just purchased my first Mercedes a couple weeks ago (end of Sept). The dealership experience (at MB of Knoxville, TN) was one of the best I have ever experienced. They really took care of me there. MSRP on my car was $33,570.00 (sunroof pkg. and CD changer with black paint and ash interior). I got a couple thousand off and some help on a 2002 Mercury Mountaineer I was driving. ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Steering wheel phone controls [spant]
I purchased a 2002 C320 and it came with the phone cradle for a Motorola V60. It is right underneath the armrest. I think it is an extra option to have the cradle, so it may not have it even though the controls are on the steering wheel. You also have to purchase a Mercedes Motorola V60, which is pricey (I think around $700!). I bought mine on ebay for under ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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Re: 2002 MB C320 Sedan - Whaddya Think? [Weazell]
I purchased a 2002 C320 in December 2003, and also got a great deal. Paid about $28k, and this one was fully loaded with the CD changer, phone cradle, heated seats, etc. Best things was it only had 10k miles on it, couldn't believe it. 1. Service with Mercedes Benz has been great. The car is still under warranty, and coverage has never been an issue even though I am not ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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Used MBs - Mileage & Service Record
I'm looking at purchasing a used MB 2002 C320 from a local Hertz Used Cars dealer. It has 27,000 miles on it so it's still under warranty. I live in the Pacific Northwest and a friend mentioned that I should be careful to find out if this car came from Canada where it's "okay" to roll back mileage on the odometer. (I don't really believe this, of course, but I still ... Read More
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2002 C-240 High Mileage report
Hi all, It has been a while, but I thought I would chime in with a report on my 2002 C-240. My 2002 C-240 is just about to roll over the 70,000 mile mark. It has been a great highway car that I use all the time for business travel. However there have been problems, but not so many I am upset. Problems: - Seemingly chronic problem of going through front ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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riez
Re: SUVs and sales. All true for Audi, BMW and Jaguar, but not Mercedes. Mercedes does the impossible by posting all of their sales gains on their car, almost across the board. The C, E, S, and CLK were up 3.1, 30.7, 8.6 and 11.5 percent respectively for 2003 vs 2002. If only they'd get the SUV thing right! M
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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Brakes, Windshields and wipers
I think the black plastic thing is to keep the wiper blade firmly pressed against the glass while driving at high speeds. I changed my wiper blades once already and I tried to find aftermarket blades that would work, but there is another "gotcha" besides that black plastic thing. If you look closely the blades are actually curved in both dimensions. This makes them very custom, and the straight edge blades ... Read More
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satellite radio
I would like to get a satellite radio (xm, sirius) for my 2002 C320, which, you would think would be a no-brainer since the equipment is 1/2 way there with the tele-aid. Has anyone looked into this? I would like to stick with Mercedes equipment. I read that the 04's will be offered with Sirius, but I don't think I'll be buying a new one to get the sat. radio unfortunately. ... Read More
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Lexus IS 300 vs. Mercedes C230 kompressor sedan
I currently have a 2002 Lexus IS300 sedan and love the power, handling, etc. but I'm one who couldn't settle for the same car for years. I test drove a Mercedes C230 kompressor sedan today. I like the Benz for the features but it doesn't have the IS's power & handling. On the other hand the Benz is a Benz, I think it looks better but the price can cost more ... Read More
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buzzsaw
I think the C class reliability has improved somewhat. The first year had some teething pains that affected a large number of cars (the memory-seat/key thing in particular). Our 2002 C240 is about 2 years old now. After about 5000 miles, the check-engine-light came on. The dealer replaced the engine computer the next day. We've had no problems since then. YMMV. I would suggest that you consider getting the extended warranty ... Read More
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wet floor
my friend has a 2002 mercedes c240 and under the drivers side floor mat there seems to be a wet spot all the time that never dries up. any help on this would be great. thanks.
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New tires...
All, I recently decided it was time for new tires because the Eagle RSA tires from the factory were really beginning to make me crazy. Here is the story. I bought the car in Oct 2001 (it is a 2002 C-240 with 6-speed) and drove it all over the northeast for business on highways at high speeds. I assumed that Mercedes included tire rotation etc in the standard servicing... they do ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C230 vs. Saab 9-3
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2002 C230K Likes and Dislikes
cjs2002: We've had our C230 Coupe for 10 months and it is a blast to drive. Clearly the most fun car that my wife and I have ever owned. It has had some first year glitches which include factory and dealer reprogramming of ESP (Stability Control) and Brake Assist software, some brake shoe replacement, and a defective glove box, but otherwise the car has been great. Likes: Outstanding acceleration and torque, ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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VINs
Hey all, thought this would be helpful about how to decode your VIN for those of us who ordered or will be ordering cars. 1st character- Identifies the country in which the vehicle was manufactured. For example: U.S.A.(1or4), Canada(2), Mexico(3), Japan(J), Korea(K), England(S), Germany(W), Italy(Z) 2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A), BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B), Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), ... Read More
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Online Parts
Bad luck today. Somebody backed into my 2002 C-240 in a parking lot. The hit blew out the entire right rear lens assembly. Because honor is dead, the person who hit me did not leave a note or wait around to admit fault. So now I must figure a way to repair the car. Does anyone know of a good online resource for Mercedes parts? Tail light bulbs, tail light housings, ... Read More
Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Servicing our C320 Nightmare
Our 2002 C320 was a nightmare. Numerous problems including false sensor readings, memory features not working, brakes, horrible transmission, noise problems and loose seats. Forget the promises made by the Sales Dept. The Service Dept would regularly give us the car back saying they couldn't detect any problem at this time. Got to be kidding. I took the Mgr out for a test drive, and then they couldn't ignore the problem. ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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C230 Nightmare
Anyone have an opinion on this situation. I purchased by C230 on April 3, 2002. For the first few weeks the car was wonderful. Then the trouble began. In the course of the next 10 months, the following defects occurred: 1) The rear seat cushion was defective and had a large bump in it. This was replaced. 2) The parking brake stopped working and had to be tightened. 3) The car ... Read More
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mbnut1
Well, what did the 2001 C 240 Auto sell for in the fall of 2000 or early 2001? I would think around $32K US or so, right? So at a retail price of $25.5 K, that's a loss of a bit less than 1/4 of the car's value over a two year, 24,000 mile period. That's pretty damned low depreciation in my book. Most cars would lose a fair whack more ... Read More
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rj
Nice review. Well we have a 2002 C 230 Kompressor with the 6 speed. The car has the regular 16 inch wheels, hence does not have the so-called "short-shift" kit fitted to the Evolution (C7 in USA) Sportcoupés. Our car's shifter is VERY nice, precise, clean movements. The clutch takes up near the middle of the travel and is beautifully weighted. We never feel the slightest bit of driveline judder during ... Read More
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Quality issues C320 Wagon (2002
We haven't thrown in the towel yet..just expected more quality from a $41,000+ car. I speak with other new Mercedes owners an they too have these problems. Wish MB would listen more. For now I would not buy another. Return buyers are the heart of a franchise. Perhaps time might change my mind.
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Quality issues C320 Wagon (2002)
I have @11k miles on my C320 wagon and I have had significant quality issues that has surprised me. I bought the car for the quality reputaion, I thought anyway. 1st I was astonished when the first day the car sputtered and then the main computer module went out and the car stalled. Then the power seat modules went out, door lock knobs came off. Center shift trim came off, lighter ... Read More
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Heated Seats
My wife and I bought our first car with heated seats, a 2001 Mercedes C240, off the lot with the heated seat/headlamp washer package. Wow, what a joy. A warm seat bottom and back even on a cool day feels great. My father always claimed that leather seats were too cold in the winter. Not anymore. I was so thrilled with heated seats that when I recently bought a new pre ... Read More
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Mercedes Shindig – In Canada (any one coming?)
Hello too all, I was wondering if any of you chaps or ladies are heading to the gala going to be held by Mercedes in Toronto Canada (Wednesday Oct. 23rd 2002) 6:30 to 10:30 – need any more info contact (416) 588 7101 (25 British Columbia Road, Exhibition Place) It’s going to be loads of fun, more cars and not to mention great food and wine! Let me know, Cheers M ... Read More
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Re: Lease or buy C240 in So. Cal
taguirre: Iam not sure if you are interested but I may have found an exceptional deal that happens every 6 months. Caliber Motors Mercedes Benz of Anaheim Hills, sells their service loaners both C and E class. I leased(new car lease) from them a 2002 C320 Wagon with sunroof,3800 miles for $32,800. This is a 40K car. Starmark 5/100,000 warranty included. This was in August. They had 5 available at this ... Read More
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more trivia
Without having a torque curve for both the C 240 and 325i, we'll just have to guess about which car has the broader torque plateau. My guess is the BMW - here's why - engine architecture: BMW bore x stroke: 84.0 x 75.0 mm M-B bore x stroke: 89.9 x 68.2 mm The BMW engine design is, all other things being equal, more likely to have good torque caracteristics than the ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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I was noticing how the hood ornament was still standing. :-) Anyhow, all I can say is that Mercedes still rule in crashes. About seat comfort, my theory is seats are mass produce by suppliers and sometimes maybe precision of making the seats can run off track. Who knows. Probably the reason they were not as comfortable in Acura in 2002 as was in 2001. Don't know how to go about ... Read More
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linard
Yes, my X-TYPE also has a seatbelt warning light in the dash. Most all cars do. In addition, it chimes at you when you do not have your seatbelt on, and it has sensors in the seats that measure how much the occupant of the seat weighs and more sensors determine how far the occupants are from the dash and steering wheel so that it can calculate how much force to ... Read More
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Seatbelt warning and other ramblings...
I honestly cannot remember a car I've been in that HASN'T had a seatbelt warning light. Our 87 Mercedes 420 SEL had it and my 99 Honda Prelude has it. Maybe this is due to European influence as the Focus (originally introduced and designed in Europe) has an obnoxious system that beeps and chimes if the driver does not fasten within an allotted amount of time and other cars I've been ... Read More
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part II
<continued>Later in that same R&T issue, they happen to have purchased, out of all those cars, a long-term X-TYPE. Also, on price, let's not complain about the X-TYPE when Road&Track's $39,804 (and I count that as near $40,000, wouldn't you?) BMW 330i does not even come with power seats in another comparo (page 74 of their "Road Test Annual 2002"). So what else did R&T say about the X-TYPE in that ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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mugen000
The update of the engine in the 2003 model C 230 K Sportcoupé consists of fitting a 1798 cc engine in place of the former 2295 cc engine. The 1798 cc engine is all aluminum, has counter-rotating shafts to smooth it out and gets better fuel economy (6%) than the outgoing model. It is also less powerful, and (more importantly) less torquey. The 1.8 is listed at 189 HP and the ... Read More
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IL6 vs. V6 etc.
Well, for starters neither seem to be particularly noble engines; the IL 6 is renowned for oil leaks and typically has recurrent head gasket problems, while the V6 is only a Mercedes-Benz V8 with two cylinders amputated, with improper 90 degree bank spacing and the attendant imbalances, necessitating a counter-rotating balance shaft. Having written that, the V6 is a quite good application in practise, considering its compromised origins. The C 240 ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Care and Maintenance
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2002 - C240, having the same problem - Seats!
I have the Java leather interior and Capri blue exterior, wonderful combination, but! That java leather gets easily stained and every two to three weeks I have to clean it; and when I do, the residue, which I clear, is black in colour. Anyhow, never the less the seat belt’s too make a mark on the seats and that needs cleaning from time to time – anyhow, to make matter’s worse, ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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#5554 of 5554 #5553 of 5553 2002/2003 c320 by rghessel Aug 03, 2002 (11:13
ADDENDUM to my above post -- waited too long to edit: >>OTOH I have not yet heard a Mercedes owner use the word "flawless" in describing their MB, as do many Lexus owners. Nor have I heard a Lexus owner use the word "exciting". >> Rewrite: OTOH I have not heard Mercedes owners use the word "flawless" as often in describing their MB as do Lexus owners. Nor have I heard ... Read More
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#5553 of 5553 2002/2003 c320 by rghessel Aug 03, 2002 (11:13 am
>>My Lexus has been completely, totally >>flawless...but Lexus cars are SOOO dull...so >>I'm looking for something new I drive a beautiful Obsidian Black C320 2001, built in April 2001 and delivered June 01, 2001. It is now at 8700 miles. I originally was going for the CLK but it sat too deep for me, and the car had some blind spots with which I was not happy. I love my car ... Read More
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2002/2003 c320
I've been frantically investigating getting a new car (to replace my Lexus RX300). Been looking at: MB C320 MB CLK 320 (2003) BMW 330 Infiniti G35 amongst others... I'm heavily leaning toward one of the mercedes. But reading the boards on the C-class cars has mee getting a bit paranoid. How bad has the reliability been for these cars (at least as far as it can be extrapolated to the 2002/2003s)? ... Read More
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Pricing for 2002's
To silverfox6-sounds like a good deal. Just a comment on the pricing on new Mercedes: When I went to buy my c320 a month ago and I was bargaining with the dealer, he kept saying that due to the new free maintenence, etc, the markup is only 6%. Another one told me 8%. One, if not both, are probably bending the truth. Personally, I think a straight 8-10% off the MSRP, ... Read More
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Used C320 impressions
I just traded my 2002 Honda Accord EX-V6 on a used 2001 C320 with 12,000 miles, 38 months left on warranty. I got rid of the Honda because of atrocious wind and road noise and engine hesistation. There was no way the wind noise could be fixed as the car probably was built to improper tolerances, bad window seals, ect. The Mercedes is like driving in a cocoon. Never knew a ... Read More
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My 2 cents to mrkwan
You may want to consider the 2002 c240 for the following reasons: 1. You will have a new car with a full warranty for 4yrs/50,000 miles.You are at least guaranteed a few years without the visit to the local Mercedes garage, which can get really costly. 2. All maintenence, including breaks, are covered for that period of time. 3. The safety features on the c240 are more up to date. 4. ... Read More
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Poor radio reception on 2002 C240
Is anyone having the same trouble I am. I have had the booster replaced and was told this is the best they can do. I loose radio reception from time to time a certain stations. I was told by my dealer and Mercedes that they couldn't do anything. All my other cars have great reception in all the areas that I loose it with this 1 mth old car
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PowerTrip 2002
I haven't heard anything about the PowerTrip for 2002, but AMG is having a gulp(!), $850.00 event. My Benz loyaly is going to be truly tested..... M
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C240 Seat Memories, Front Bushings & Loaners
Seat Memories: I contacted MB USA via email after reading the previous posts about seat memory loss and drift. I clipped out the technical service bulletin and they instructed me to make an appointment with my dealer and tell the dealer to contact the area service technician. Gregg at Brandywine Mercedes in West Chester Pennsylvania called yesterday and told Cheryl someting about ordering a "#1" replacement key. This is the fourth ... Read More
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2002 c240
2 weeks ago i got back from a trip to cape cod, mercedes ran fine at 80-90 mph the whole trip down not one problem, average was 27 mpg for a round trip of 414 miles. the car now has 3,800 miles on it and it is running fine only 1 problem was the outside temp gauge sensor was faulty, it was reading apx 40 degrees off, dealership put a new ... Read More
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2002 C 230 Kopressor Sportoupé
We picked up our C 230 K on last Wednesday - what a superb car! It's like a cathedral inside, such is the quiet and solidity at speed. The torque is unbelievably strong, far better than the C 240s we drove (I still like the C 240, don't get me wrong). Of course, the 2.3 L C 230 develops 30 more lbs-ft 2000 rpm sooner than the C 240, which explains ... Read More
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mbnut1
The new 1.8L engines will be coming here this year, first in the 2003 C 230 K model. I wish they would offer these "M271" engines in the C sedan too, as the low-tech 3-valve 2.6 L V-6 is a bit of a dog (no power, peaky torque, a bit rough running due the the 90 degree bank spacing and with quite poor fuel economy). Maybe the updated version of the ... Read More
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2002 C320 C2, C3, C4, Xenon, Command, CdChanger
I took delivery of a C320 back in Nov 2001. Thus far after 8000 miles...no problems at all. After reading about all the problems others are having, I just wanted others to know that I love this car. Traded in an 2000 Acura TL Nav for this benz and no regrets on my end. check out my car photo gallery if you want. http://members.bellatlantic.net/~rfcdmd/merc/FrameSet.htm
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our 2002 C320 experience
pexpl, I really wish I could enjoy our brand new C320 like you do. My wife and I purchased our brand new 2002 C320 in late January 2002. Everything was great until March when the engine suddenly died while we were driving on the freeway. At the time, the car only had about 1400 miles. The car was in the dealer for 5 days. A faulty fuel pump was found and ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C230 vs. Saab 9-3
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Saab reliabilty
I disagree with the poster who says the 900 and the 9-3 are the same car and unreliable. I have a 9-3. Best car I ever owned. And the UK Consumers Association ranked the two-year old 9-3 (1999) most reliable tied with three others, none of which was a Mercedes. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1470000/1470045.stm The people who have compared the two in the Saabnet board consider the Merc dull. A very nice car and ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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The "E" or the "C" and the phone issue.
The phone is a very easy one. Unless someone has coerced a secret from M-B that I haven't been able to, you have to get it from M-B. Have had 3 different models fairly recently all with phone and none would accept the startac I walk around with. Have to keep a cdma and tdma because I use Cingular in Atl and they are the only people that support the tdma ... Read More
Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans
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no title
I personally think that with a few tweaks the C320 could also sit at the top of this group. It's still more of a entry-level luxury sedan than Mercedes would lead you to believe. The C320 "Sport" needs to have it's suspension retuned to accept 17 inch tires without a harsh ride. MB also needs to stop forcing metal trim and black leather on everyone that wants the sport package. The ... Read More
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans
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C230 Review at NYTIMES
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/24/automobiles/24AUTO.html "For years, Mercedes has cut costs in an effort to hold the line on prices. Materials that look and feel relatively cheap have been showing up even in expensive models like the S-Class sedan, but have been especially notable in the M-Class sport utility. At the same time, the revered Mercedes brand has been dropping in quality and durability rankings. One such survey by TUV, a German auto-inspection and research ... Read More
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2002 C240 Problems
Ordered the car, waited 6 months and took delivery in October 2001. C240 with all options except command. At 300 miles the sunroof would not close. Dealer fixed it. At 720 miles the sunroof would not close. Dealer fixed it. On a long trip, the low beam left Xenon went out. Tele-Aid said to go to a local gas staion and buy a bulb...on I95 in South Carolina!.. Something tells me ... Read More
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