Used 2013 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Consumer Reviews
100% bank vault mercedes @ 1/2 price of an "S"
when you shut any of the 4 doors , you hear thump . solid , like carved out of a block of steel . just like the old days . the 2013 V6 is the 350 used in the "E" car that is de tuned to 248 hp (up alot from 2012) grey mb tex ( just wipe it with a damp cloth ) maple wood , hot auto xmission with 2 modes , harmon kardon 510 watt radio ( harmon makes the levinson lexus radio upgrade ) , weather band , 6 cd , am/fm HD. light package ( xenons) with auto high beams (xenon ) , fogs (front&rear) . memory seats (3 settings) , ford down rear seat - makes giant trunk , navigation runs perfect , lane change and blind spots monitors are superb . bluetooth , tire monitor tells which tire ( 4 monitors )
A good car!
I bought it in 2016 (used) and have put 60K+ miles on it, and it's been reasonably trouble free; besides regular servicing, the driver's side inside door opener broke a couple of times, I had to replace a broken power steering pump around 70k miles, and that's about it. This is one they built well.
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- C250 Sport SedanMSRP: $5,799442 mi away
- C300 Sport 4MATIC SedanMSRP: $8,995292 mi away
- C250 Sport SedanMSRP: $6,300376 mi away
Nightmare warranty issues
Updated after 7 years/60k miles... I've always loved MB, and so have many friends and family. From the first drive off the lot, the car pulled strongly to the right. I've owned and driven many types of cars/trucks. I've never experienced one this bad, and it was a MB and brand new. Unfortunately, the nightmare became reality when I went from one dealership to another and racked up more miles driving to dealerships in the LA area just trying to get it fixed under warranty. Compared to the newer C series (w205), which I've driven plenty of times for various reasons, I always wind up preferring mine (w204) I could see people who are in the market for an entry level luxury car to enjoy the newer C series, but what I like about mine is the sporty suspension and handling from the factory, much more than the 3 series BMWfrom 2012-2013 years (the icon of 'sport luxury). Aside from the nightmare of dealing with all the horrible dealers, due to that alignment/suspension issue, the car itself is great. The nearest two dealers in Orange County, CA (Long Beach and Fletcher Jones/Newport Beach) are OK AT BEST. I used to normally go to Laguna Niguel for peace of mind with issues (maintenance, questions) but on my last trip, they left the oil filter loose and i spilled 4 quarts all over the 405 driving home...no apology, no flatbed as promised to tow, no shame from Laguna Niguel...just when i was ready to buy a gle450. I would warn fiscally conserative people to be wary of buying a used one. 1. it could be a former loaner, which all MB dealers have. 2. they are always a mystery. 3. German cars are very sophisticated and designed to be expensive post-warranty. Worst part, MB dealerships are brutal and crude unless you wear blinders and dont care about money...especially after a vehicle sale. Guess thats why people lease more tham buy.
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Fantastic, Sophisticated Car that isn't too flashy
I own a 2013 Mercedes C300 Sport 4Matic. This is my second Mercedes and I am very pleased with the car. I purchased my car CPO and got an excellent deal on it. I only paid $21,000 including taxes from Mercedes Benz of Westmont. I bought the car with 32,000 miles. It is black on black with aluminum trim inside with 17" wheels. One thing that really bothered me while looking for my car was how difficult it was to find a "luxury" model as opposed to a sport model as I thought I had preferred the hood ornament. I also could not believe how hard it was to find one withe the lighting package. I should mention that I only looked at CPO's so that made my search a little more refined. Anyway, I ended up settling on the sport model and am happy I did as it looks more aggressive on the road and has more appeal overall as a sports car. I ended up buying a car without the lighting package and had aftermarket LED projector headlights installed with a full LED low and high beam system. The headlights now look very similar to the AMG but even a little better as they have the S class LED bar below the arrow. I spent about $850 on the housings and LED system and it was the best investment I've made in the car. The car looks so much more clean as a result. Overall, I am very happy with the car. All I wanted was an AWD car with great power, handling and looks and the C Class delivers. The 249 hp engine beginning in 2013 really makes a difference in the driving experience too. You can pass on the highway very easily and have 0-60 in 6.0 capability. I have owned the car for 9 months and have had no mechanical or electrical problems whatsoever. I had my service A performed which was $200 at Mercedes and also had to replace the tires due to nails (which was annoying since they were basically new) which cost me $1100. The tires comes with 2 year warranty from Continental.
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My dad's c250 sport sedan
My dad bought a c250 sport sedan used with 8900 miles from RBM north. He has put 21 thousand miles on it in least than a year, he loves it. It is like driving a go kart it's a true sport sedan. The brakes are outstanding, the handling is sublime, the acceleration is great. The build quality is top notch the door panels are solid the gaps between the panels are practically invisible, no other car is built as good as a MB. Average 23 mpg, maintenance is inexpensive , hasn't given any problems. The interior is well designed, luxurious and looks interesting with two tone MB tex. Dual exhaust should come standard as well as 18 inch wheels. Back seats are cramped and narrow.