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2.75 out of 5 stars

Vastly overrated

mbnot4me, 07/25/2005
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Having operated a C320 for three years, I now see why MB has become an “average” car in the ratings. It has been one small thing after another, and a couple not so small. After spending $750 for four new tires that did not solve a constant vibration, someone cared enough to see what was actually wrong and found out the car had a warped drive shaft at 18,000 miles. Of course, nothing was said about the tires. This is my fourth and last one (unless my wife changes my mind).

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Most Unreliable Care I Ever Owned

Jim, 08/09/2009
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought the car with 12,000 miles. Always wanted to stall at stop signs. Took 2 years for them to find out what was wrong. Replaced fuel pumps on good will since warranty expired. New pumps whined and they would not replace them again. Coil spring broke, power steering pump went bad. Crankshaft position sensor bad. Rust bucket - car started rusting after two years. Front end noise. Traded it in cause I was tired of all the problems. Rode great but very expensive to own. Poor mechanical quality. Worst car I ever owned.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive but low reliability

Andrew Lam, 06/26/2006
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sports Coupe 2dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

For the last four years, this car was under warranty work for not less than ten times. The problem includes suspension, engine oil leaks, BAS and ESP lights on, engine back fire and requires new oxygen sensors . I would strongly advise potential buyers to purchase extended warranty before similar problems happen after the warranty expires.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

To be young again!

Speed, 07/08/2002
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C32 AMG 4dr Sedan (3.2L 6cyl S/C 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Wish I was 25 again and had this car. Who would think old old man's Mercedes could eat unsuspecting Camaro/Mustangs for lunch. Most of them won't even look at you at a stop light because who would race a Mercedes? When the light goes green and you wave Bye-Bye, it is such a trip. Is the car perfect? No. But I have never seen one yet that is. Is the car FUN to drive? ABSOLUTELY!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Slim & Trim

Lee Schlough, 10/26/2015
2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

This car was purchased by my mother in law and my wife acquired it when she passed. Great second car, nice looking but lacks a good sized trunk and is a bit tight for a guy 6 ft 2. Great car for ladies.

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