I purchased a ’98 C230 in December ’00 with 39,000 and now have 138,000 miles on her. Most reliable car I have ever owned. Aside from maintenance and wearable items, I have only had to put $400.00 into her. The transmission is “sealed” but I have the tranny fluid & filter changed every 50K and change the oil every 6K with synthetic.

MPG: 22 City and 27 Highway.

Often wish I’d spent a little more and gotten the six cylinder.

Not crazy about the automatic HVAC. Look for one with manual dials.

Overall, great, solid, little car.

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Anders

1995 E300
2015 VW TDI Sportwagen 15K
1977 240D (197K)
2002 Subaru Legacy L Wagon (115k) (Wife's)
Gone but not forgotten:
2005 Buick LeSabre
1998 C230
1984 300D
1983 240D
1981 300SD
1974 240D
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
1968 Triumph TR250