2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Discussions Page 3

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [greenbox]

Written by: mezeca on Sep 21, 2006 08:25 AM

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...

Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [speedbag66]

Written by: greenbox on Aug 28, 2006 01:04 AM

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...

Re: 2002 C230K Worth it? [greenbox]

Written by: ray_h1 on Oct 19, 2006 09:24 AM

)) "...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...

Re: 2002 C230 Coupe [vivid1]

Written by: jjpeter on Oct 04, 2006 03:15 PM

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 ... Read More...

Re: 2002 C230 Coupe [jjpeter]

Written by: vivid1 on Oct 03, 2006 10:45 AM

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 forum. ... Read More...

Re: 2002 C230 Coupe [jjpeter]

Written by: zoocosmo on Oct 02, 2006 08:08 PM

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 Read More...

Re: 2001 MBZ C320 ELECTRIC PROBLEMS [tmuller2]

Written by: nedzel on Jun 08, 2006 09:20 AM

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? Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Care and Maintenance

C230 repair costs when out of warranty

Written by: riannki on May 16, 2005 11:09 AM

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 do themselves? I am debating ... Read More...

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

another relevent thread where you ideas are welcome

Written by: calidave on Dec 12, 2005 10:57 AM

/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 ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Care and Maintenance

My C320 paint is peeling off

Written by: jeanj on Oct 25, 2005 00:10 AM

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 car, he presumed ... Read More...