Used 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Not like they used to be
benz gal, 04/12/2002
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a C240, 4 door sedan, after much research on edmunds and other consumer websites, comparing the BMW 325I and Audi A4 quatro. I consider my self very loyal to Mercedes- - this is my 3rd one. However, the day after I took delivery on my new C240, the instrument panel indicated that my engine was overheating. Only 4 days of ownership, Mercedes had to replace the cooling system fan unit! We'll see whether this solves the problem. However, now I'm noticing that my fog lights are not working properly. Needing to bring a new car into the service department is really a bummer, not to mention a waste of time! Mercedes quality seems to have deteriorated over the years.
Piece of junk
ctpan, 12/26/2003
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought new and within the first week noticed a crack in the steering wheel. Dealer replaced. Then the brake light went out. Replaced. Then the license light went out. Remote refuses to work at times. About 3 months in, tried to back the car out on a winter day and as soon as I engaged reverse, the engine died. Should have been a sign along with the weird engine noises. Then at 18000 miles, a few weeks over a year old, the engine stalls on the highway. A plastic piece on the under side of the rear passenger door is also loose. The c240 is a complete waste of time and money. Stay away!
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errand boy, 04/28/2002
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for about 15 months and been to the repair shop 5 times with problems. Including a one week siesta for my benz with no loaner.The car is slightly underpowered. Since my wife and I wanted manual, the 320 was not an option.She drives it most of the time. The most serious problem was when the car stalled suddenly.They claimed it was the ac compressor disengaging the clutch. We got it back the first time and it drove fine, but the ac still did'nt work. Nowadays I pretty much only drive the car when it has to go in the shop, which is about every 2 1/2 months. I drive a 2001 passat v6 and have no problems. One would expect some quality control from mb.
Lemon or Orange
Alinago, 05/18/2004
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have never, in my life, had a car as bad as this Benz....for over 3 yrs of ownership, my car has been in the "shop" more than I've driven it. As soon as it's fixed with one problem, 2 days later it has another. I've givin it plenty of chances...25 strikes, your OUT. So,the only option now is to say good buy to it forever.!
Biggest mistake of my life.
Jerry, 07/11/2008
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 4dr Sedan (2.6L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased this used from a MB dealer with only 35000 miles. The moment I left the dealership, I started having problems with shaking, idling rough. It took 3 visits to the MB dealer in Florida before they corrected the problem. I have had this car in the shop so many times I lost count. Everything goes wrong with this piece of junk: Electrical system, door locks, instrument computer, door handle fell off, gaskets, seals, wheel problems, rotors, oil smells, AC going out, lights burning out constantly, etc. The service plan I purchased ($3500.00) ended up not covering most of the things and when it did, I paid $200 deductible each and every time.