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C220
Simon Robinson, 11/06/2006
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to use to commute to my job since my '04 Nissan Titan was robbing my wallet. I paid $5K for it and spent $500.00 on some CLK wheels and new tyres. It is totally awesome on fuel economy and rides very nice. I won a changer on Ebay and that's a nice option for sound options and just love it. I am so impressed with M-Benz that I am buying the ML430 as my SUV of choice.
Killed by a Deer
A Reliable Friend, 04/11/2008
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I had no intentions of giving up my sweet 94 C280 with 141,000 miles but a deer did me in last week. This car was well-made, a classic never-get-old design and a great performer for 14 years. Except for the check engine light that has been on for the last 110,000 miles, I had no issues with it. I'm now looking at the new C class with the hopes of finding one that will give me the same excellent support as my '94 did. It never once hesitated to start or give me the power I needed.
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A solid, reliable & comfortable car
Bob, 12/16/2008
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
It's fair to say that it will not give go-cart like feedback, but the RWD layout and wide wheel base will provide composed handling. The car effortlessly eats motorway miles, but it is fair to say that it is underpowered on acceleration. The build quality & reliability (aside from the pitifully bad mono-wiper unit)is however second to none. Every door has a reassuring clunk, every switch a factory new click and it's obvious this car was designed to be over-engineered. It always starts, never breaks down, and even the paint work hasn't faded. Surprisingly parts are relatively easy and cheap to source (not that you will ever need to), and are extremely simple to maintain and fix. A solid car!
94 c-220
John M H, 10/23/2003
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Top quality in design and manufacturing. Solid car from bumper to bumper, no cheep tin can feel in this car! Heavy but well distribuited weight gives exelant ride and handeling.
One of the best I've owned
Holloway Holloway, 04/11/2016
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This was a great performing car and reliable for 177k miles when it did need some engine work. It had some rust after 20 years of driving in Michigan. It was a great road car to travel in even though it was a smaller car.
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19 In My Benz-O
DHiGGz, 01/25/2009
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
As-Is 152,000 miles with a 1 year warranty $6,000 is how I got it. With a smooth ride, shockingly quiet engine, turns on a dime. Paid $100 deductible for $1500 worth of work on drive shaft and trans mount.. Unfortunately gaskets and seals weren't covered and there is a head gasket leaking oil everywhere. And reportedly oil in the coolant system so it's undergoing $4300 worth of work raising the cost of owning it well over 10,300 with other services done. Also came with corroded stock rims which were leaking air. I plan to throw some nicer rims on it when it comes out of surgery though. If you can afford it... have fun.
Great vehicle
mercedez, 02/15/2006
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
6 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car for over ten years with virtually no repairs. It handles wonderful and is fun to drive.
C280 Good Value
Wally, 12/26/2005
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
For a 12 year old car, this an extremely tight and reliable vehicle- doesn't look its age in style either.
Best Car Purchase Ever
Thor13WV, 02/25/2004
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the single best car that I have ever owned! The styling, comfort, and over all performance is true German engineering. I have become a true fan of the maker and will own no other kind of car.
great car
ltehous, 07/06/2003
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Would rather have this car than a new car that is not a MB. Get people to look and think I paid a foutune. Love to drive and enjoy the quality.
my car's rating
Roland Tolentino, 07/08/2003
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
this vehicle has been reliable. people think it's year 2000 or so model. nice crueising in the highway and decent in acceleration.
WHY DID I BUY THIS CAR
cory may, 04/21/2004
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I guess its my fault since I should have never bought a car from an auction. But holy I have only owned the car for a couple months and the sunroof doesnt work, power locks dont work, heat does not work right, it has a head gasket leak which will cost $2500, one power window does not work, The car back fires and spudders, head rests dont work, theres more but too much to mention the mecanic told me it would cost about $5200 to fix. What a lemon!
Great car!
Mr. C, 05/12/2002
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car. As an entry level Mercedes, you get Mercedes quality at a low price. Great for long distance trips. A really quality car!
I love my C220
LeeSee, 09/22/2003
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been great. I love the attnetion that I get compared to what I paid for it.
My First benz
Scott, 11/14/2007
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
140,000... when you close the door its closes like a bank vault, solid..The ride superb. 20 miles in the city 30 on the freeway. No leaks or sqeeks. Motor clean. Everything works. Uses no oil. I wanted to try a used one before buying a new one. I will never buy anything but a Mercedes again. The Car is like anything else. You need to take care of it. Mine has asked for little.
C Stands for Crappy/Cheap
JMAPAR, 05/11/2004
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
Never buy the first model year of a new car model. My C280 has been a money sink hole. From Check Engine Light to instrument panel light bulbs, ignition coils, wiring harness, .... Would not buy another Mercedes. Reliability is ZERO; C is for Crappy and Cheap. Breaks have to be replaced every 25000 miles- that's pads and rotors.
Horrible car
George, 11/22/2008
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
3 of 10 people found this review helpful
To call Mercedes a quality automobile is a statement by delusional owner trying to sell it! At 60,000 miles car was on third transmission, second windshield wiper motor unit, computer, air mass sensor, engine bay wire harness. At the end air con. Quit and during a rain storm the wiper failed again, resulting in loss of visibility and subsequent accident destroying the car. I would never again even consider MB !
One of my favorite cars ever.
JohnnyB, 06/17/2002
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The C280 is one of the most underrated sport sedans out there. In straight-line acceleration the 194-hp (199 lb-ft torque) inline-6 easily surpasses the 3-series BMW and Audi A4. At cruising freeway speeds of 100mph+ it feels as stable as 65. The build quality is bank-vault solid; every thing else just feels flimsy after you drive a Benz. I bought mine at 78k and at 136k the only major repairs have been a mass airflow sensor ($500).
Disappointing C280
d8, 05/25/2008
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
The car is ok but not better than anything else. Certainly not as comfortable or quick as some GM cars I have owned and way below my son's BMW in every respect. And less features too.
Never want to sell it!
shrevetoo, 07/23/2004
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Best car I've ever owned. Best car in its class. Best service I've ever gotten in the automotive industry. Best re-sale value around. Since the new C- Class looks and feels like a freaking Toyota, finding one of these (94-97) in good, serviceable condition is a gift. Interior and exterior have held up (still have original floor mats-new ones suck) beyond my wildest expectations. It is a shame that MB has reduced its new C-Class to the level of a Lexus or an Acura.
benzino
benzdriver, 07/15/2002
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
a nice car but i wish i went for the lexus instead, my friend has had no problems with his 94 gs300. the benz is a good car but feels like some shortcuts were takin when it was built, and if something goes wrong with it its very expensive to fix. my advice would be to look at the lexus, audi has nice ones too. (bought mine used with 68,000 miles)
My Worst Nightmare
ajean, 09/10/2002
1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The reviewers who say this car should last over 100K miles are wrong. Almost the instant, my MB hit 100K miles everything, from the ignition switch to the transmission, has gone out. Granted, it is an amazing, fun ride, when it runs. Needless to say, I'd pay Mercedes prices to have the paint- chipped but reliable Dodge Shadow I drove in college back!