What is the general concensus on the newer model (1999-2003) MB C230 Kompressor or C240? Relaible, costly, ect ect
Trying to give someone some information, and as I am an old diesel head I am clueless (in many ways )
Thanks

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Ron
2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
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84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace

I have had no real issues with my W203 C230 Kompressor. Aside from normal stupid crap like the steering wheel buttons cracking or the vanity lights not shutting off. Oh and I have had three hood pads! Other than that I had an alternator go bad. Nothing really major though. Even when the alternator went bad the car ran just fine and all electronics worked.

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2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's.

1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon.....

you know that 1999-2003 covers two different chassis.
and C240's are due for a recall that was announced last week.

About the C240 v-6 engine, it is very nice, smooth. If someone is considering a 203 chassis 2001 to present with a v-6 engine it is a great car.

Soon the new 350 engine will be in the C-class and that should be something.

If buying used, you need a warranty backed by the manufacturer that covers at least a couple of years and tens of thousand of miles.

Consumer Reports dosen't recommend the C-Class as a Used car recommendation. But considering they vote the Buick LeSabre a best buy, make of it what you wish.

Yeah, THEY ARE the experts.
That's how I ended up with my POS Volkswagen in 1997.
Can they be sued ?

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2007 C 230 Sport.

Thanks Gang

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Ron
2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth
2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond
Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING !
99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD
62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD
72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD
16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR
19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels
14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green
84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD
71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD
73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace
81 380 SL - Rest in Peace

I'm driving a C240 service loaner this week, and I *really* like it. It's a 2005 model with about 10K on the odometer.

What I like: It has the typical Benz attributes - impressively smooth, quiet, no wind noise at highway speed. Solid - never a rattle, buzz or squeek, even over some rather rough pavement. I'm astounded by how well it drives and handles. The steering is direct, it goes exactly where you point it without any drama. I drive it through the roundabout behind my office at silly speeds. The last couple of 3-series BMWs I've driven were not this good.

What's not to like: The rear seat is pretty darn tight, especially with the front setup for a rangy six-footer. The level of giddyup on the C240 is fine for any reasonable driving, but it's not a tire burning hotrod. Oh, and it's a Mercedes - I like my window switches on the center console where they belong!

Definate thumbs up here.

- JimY