Hey Ethan, thanks for this informative response. I've narrowed it down right now that i'm trying to get a 2002 C240 and if the right deal comes along perhaps a 2003. Here's in Western Canada the 2002 model year is fulled with classic models. I haven't driven many, I just keep walking around the dealer lots. This classic model so far I have noticed has the ugliest hub cabs ever put into production that it ruins the appearance of such a great looking car. Also the classic model has black trim door handles versus them being matching color coated.
I'm thinking about just buying a classic and putting some elegance model alloy wheels on it as the classic still has full leather interior and wood grain trim.
I also have W202 C43 rims which I wonder if they'll fit on a W203? I can't seem to get an answer from anyone regarding that.
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In an overall sense Mercedes is good at making improvements for each consecutive model year.
And good advice is to buy the most recent model you can afford.
With an internet search (maybe at Benzworld) you should be able to find a coded listing of TSB's - technical service bulletins for the W203 orderd by date.
Of course you need to be WISE, need to get an expert evaluation- on a car such as a used Mercedes - it's not like buying a used Honda or Toyota.
I imagine many people who lease or own a C-class don't maintain them as they should be. The W203 is not like a W202 either in that the W203 is more electrical complex.
Does Canads have STARMARK warranty? because reliability should be your main concern. I'm a maintenance freak, and am actually very gentle on my cars, I mainly forgo hard acceleration and occassionally enjoy high-speed runs.
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