Used 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Consumer Reviews
Used C-Class for sale
Transmission or Soup du-jour
Reza Hollakoohi, 09/16/2002
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
So I buy this C-230 last Friday for my wife ,every thing is fine. Saturday we take it for lunch so far so good, we go to see a movie and come back to find out on the way home that the transmission is slipping than jerking and a hard shift up. Heading home disappointed ,I let the car rest till Monday soan take it to the nearest dealer and On the way the check engine light comes on and the trans mission is Stuck in the first gear ,asking why ?? you've got me !!! with only 77k on the clock you would think a Geo Metro or Kia Sephia would give you more run for the money than a baby Benz ,what's up with that? And what ever happened to German Engineering ??
$ and comfort nightmare
Hardy, 05/19/2003
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought last year with 84000 miles. My.right shin hits dash.Now looking at $850 to replace bushing in lower control arm plus $1800 to 2100 to replace leaking head gasket. Excellent Mercedes Mechanic said the gasket is a common repair to the C 280 and no guarantee it wont happen again.Already had to replace a worn bushing on shifter arm.
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Couldn't afford to keep it
Uncle Dan, 03/21/2008
1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I previously reviewed this car and gave it pretty good ratings. But, I finally had to get rid of it. I only drove about 5000 miles a year, but it was costing a fortune to keep it running. I was spending $1000 a year above and beyond routine maintenance to keep it running. This was a weekend driver and was babied. But I had several major repairs, none related to each other. I had all work done at the dealership which was expensive. Although I loved driving the car and liked it's fit and finish and it's look, I sold it and bought a new Infiniti. I've owned older Mercedes, but based on this experience, my 97 C280 will be my last.
