2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Discussions

2002 MB C240 vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type

Re: 2002 MB C240 vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type [danmartinez1]

Written by: nace818 on Oct 27, 2009 01:22 PM

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. Read More...

2002 MB C240 vs 2004 Jaguar X-Type

Written by: danmartinez1 on Oct 27, 2009 11:26 AM

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 bag both of these and ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair

Re: 2002 Mercedes c240 radiator fan does not stop rotating. [losal3]

Written by: ATSUGIDAD on Feb 19, 2009 05:43 PM

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 Read More...

2002 Mercedes c240 radiator fan does not stop rotating.

Written by: losal3 on Feb 01, 2009 10:17 AM

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 ... Read More...

2002 Mercedes C240

Written by: losal3 on Jan 31, 2009 04:41 PM

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. Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C240 4matic

Water pooling/leak behind passenger seat c240

Written by: jennsays on Sep 14, 2008 06:58 PM

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! Read More...

Buying a Used C-Class

Re: Need Advice: Used 01 to 07 C-Class [Weazell]

Written by: afif on May 30, 2008 11:12 PM

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 ... Read More...

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

Lexus or Audi Discssion

Written by: plekto on Mar 14, 2008 02:03 PM

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 ... Read More...

Re: Will Choices Change ? [alltorque]

Written by: shipo on Mar 14, 2008 00:29 PM

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 ... Read More...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Maintenance and Repair

Gasoline Smell in Passenger Compartment

Written by: scscars on Mar 08, 2008 01:32 PM

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 ... Read More...