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Old 05-13-2010, 03:10 PM
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Given the miles and no service records I would pass on the car. There are lots of these cars around so you can afford to be picky. With that mileage I would be looking closely at the transmission. When the new electronic units came out it 1997 they had a few gremlins to sort out. A search will reveal more information.

From what I've read, the C230 from this vintage was a pretty reliable and carefree car. The M111 4-cylinder engine should provide good service without much hassle. I do know that the mass air flow sensors tend to fail often. Also, the electronic keys are expensive to repair if they break or need to be replaced. You may want to negotiate a lower price if there is only 1 key.
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