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Mercedes C 220 Quirks
Bill giez, 12/22/2003
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Enjoyed the MB C-220 but the fuel guage problems, engine lights on,(Requires a new web harness),failing light bulbs, and expensive service are irritating. I do drive cars hard and at 160,000 it has held up well but the MB experience on the electrical side can be frustrating. Four cyclinder engine is good except for mountain driving.
Tight and fun to drive
Jack Franklin, 01/21/2004
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love to drive this car. Easy to handle and easy on the gas. Good mileage.
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- C220 SedanMSRP: $3,850401 mi away
- C220 SedanMSRP: $6,995975 mi away
- C280 SedanMSRP: $3,3001,761 mi away
Perfectly Good Cheap Car
Valo Grant, 04/06/2015
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 96 c class I am currently driving has been sold on to me from my folks and so, thanks to their good treatment of the car, I have had almost no problems what so ever. Granted, the few times it goes, it does a number. Nothing more than a few hundred dollars, easy maintenance and in the right hands, will keep running after 20 odd years of australian road trips. I am still quite fond of the looks as it is understated yet elegant. Even though it isn't the quickest off the line, it still gives a modest punch of power for its age and still loves the highways. With a good set of tyres, it can hold it's own in the corners too. So for a cheap car, its a lot of fun and good value if you pick right.
Benz' Rules!
Gene-O, 05/03/2003
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C220 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I caught this bright red beauty a year ago at a local Ford dealer for an awesome price and have never regretted the choice. Even though it's "only" a 2.2 liter four, the performance is amazing. Fuel economy is 25 around town and I've hit as high as 35 on the highway and average 30 overall. The only mechanical gripe is the Check Engine light which has been on and off since I bought it. The local MB dealer charged a single $37.50 diagnostic fee and has had it on the computer several times (at no additional charge!) but still can't figure out what's causing it. He drove it and pronounced it healthy so I'll live with it until he figures it out.
Perfect and Very Fun car!
David C Klasse, 07/25/2002
1996 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 1995 C280 is the perfect balance of luxury and sporty. I've driven the car 55,000 miles in the past 2 years since I bought it, and I've had nothing but joy in ownership! I have minor repairs every now and then, but it's never stranded me. Great overall car!