Used 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used C-Class for sale
Had to downsize
keoki, 04/22/2006
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Previously owned an "S" class and had to downsize. The feel is still MB! Solid as a rock and good handling to boot. I can't figure out why anyone would buy a vehicle that "looks" like a Benz, when you can actually own one without breaking the bank. I purchased this vehicle used but in mint condition. I had the finish "clay- barred" by a local detail shop and the finish looks like a mirror. If you are not a 'lead foot' (easy to do) you will get 30mpg. When you drive this vehicle hard, it acts like it really wants to rock hard! This is a keeper.
Very reliable with occasional repairs
Bmanmx6, Bartlett, NH, 03/03/2020
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
1999 is one of the best years for this model. I have clocked 307k miles so far. It is very susceptible to rust and rust bubbles on the doors, not so much underneath. The parts are fairly expensive, you never want to put cheap parts on it, it wont run right. The blower motors dont last and the mono wiper needs a lot of attention to keep it working. I hit a deer with it going 35 and all it did was put a tiny dent in the hood and broke the headlight bezel. Its a rugged car regardless.
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Great Sport Sedan...
bbosch, 06/07/2003
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great sports sedan for driving on fast paced so cal freeways and highways.
Tech-rich machine
Autohaus, 01/13/2003
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The C280 has little to envy other luxury vehicles. The new Flex Service System (FSS) does away with traditional 3,000-mile oil changes and service is only required every 10 to 20 thousand miles. Spark plugs at 100,000 miles. Oozing with elegance, the C280 is a solid, tech-rich machine governed by outstanding safety features. When you add the leather seats, Bose audio system, moon roof, and its spunky V6 engine, the C280 is hard to beat.
Is there anything bad?
MBRob, 07/24/2006
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I received my first Mercedes upon turning 16. It was a hand-me-down 190E with 197k,but I was hooked on Benz from then on.Before starting college, my parents surprised me with a 99' C280.It had just over 70k so it was just getting started. After having for almost 2 years,and 50k miles I still love it. Mercedes has outdone themselves. The horsepower seemed a little small until you drive the car. It is fast! It really seems to have everything a car could need! Besides a couple small quirks, broken cupholder(surprise) and failed wiper motor, I have had no problems.Services are a little pricey, but people who complain about that had to have known that beforehand. Good gas mileage too. Way to go MB!