I have a 97 C280 with the inline 6 and electronic trans, also have a 2000 C230 parts car.
The 97 C280 is best of breed, last year for inline 6, last year for non CAN body control, last year for metal key / first year for 5 speed 722.6 electronic trans.
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Originally Posted by joegolden
Ok first let me say it’s cheap and it’s clean with a sexy carfax. That’s the only reason I am considering this.
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Other than a mileage check, ignore car fax and others as an in person professional inspection beats any car reporting company. ( see posts 2 , 3 , 4 in the thread
https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/ml-gl-g-wagen-r-class-unimog-sprinter/397370-check-out-carfax-ml350.html
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Originally Posted by joegolden
It has new a/c.
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Does the seller have proof that the following parts were changed: AC compressor , all hoses , expansion valve, evaporator , condenser , dryer?
If all of this was not changed, the AC isn't " new " .
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Originally Posted by joegolden
New brakes. Tires. Stereo etc.
you can eat off the paint seats and carpet even. No wrecks original shinypaint.
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The interiors of these cars hold up well, given your location I'd expect the clear coat to be suffering, look closely to see if it was repainted. A repaint isn't a big deal unless it is hiding lots of body work.
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Originally Posted by joegolden
I just need a cheap daily. I have never even glanced at a w202. What are some things to look for while checking this car over today? Thx
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These engines tend to eat timing chains then bend valves. At 163 K it should have been changed by now or is close to being due.
The supercharger will need it's oil checked or changed.
The 202 is generally a well built car, think Toyota Camry.
For 230 specific info look at these threads.
https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/395751-2000-black-black-c230-kompressor-ppi-s.html
https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/386088-timing-chain-problem-1998-c230.html
https://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/385079-1999-c230-opinions-please.html