What do some meber think of the C220

[Smith007]

1997 models too about 2002 models I guess.
Such as gas mileage?
Reliability?
other?

Thank you

[Smith007]

1997 models too about 2002 models I guess.
Such as gas mileage?
Reliability?
other?

Thank you

[Benzadmiral]

Agent Smith,

I don't believe there was a C220 in 1997. The C220 (W202 chassis) premiered along with the C280 in 1995, and in 1997 was uprated to the C230 -- same horsepower, a bit more torque.

Mine was a good car until its early-model electronic transmission began to misbehave. I got about 23 mpg in 70/30 city/highway driving. The A/C compressor needed replacing at 60,000 miles, and there was the tranny issue, of course. Otherwise, it was quite reliable, fun to drive, and easy to change the oil on.

I think the W202 chassis was replaced by the W203 in 2001. Anybody?
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[mpolli]

There was a thread on this basic subject recently. MB Doc liked the 97. I thought maybe the 98, 99 were a little better.

Here is the thread:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=198537

Mike

[Arthur Dalton]

C220 was only made '94-'96.
Great little car ..if you can find one .
Replaced w/C230..not as good and early trans were problems

[ctaylor738]

We had a '95 for four years. No problems except the air mass sensor and the biodegradable wiring harness around 85K. These items were expensive, and are well-known failures in this car, so it is worth checking to see if they have been done.