TonySmallz

hi how is every one i have just recently baught a benz
a 1997 c180 elegance with 119000 miles on it, really good condition, tan leaher tru out all wooden dash and steering wheel, it has 19" AMG alloys
im lookin to get it resprayed it has a ash like black colour at the moment but the bonnet colour has faded, so im looking to get it redun in midnight black,
also need the wheels refurbed but im here to find out what you think i should do first..
a service? and if so how much should it cost, and is mercedes the best place to take it to, and if any one knows of any commen problems eg, oil leaks heating probles and stuff ect any way thanks in advance

every bit of info will help

cheers

also a pic of me car

xvvvz

You need to take care of any mechanical and maintenance issues first. After that, you should look into lowering the car a bit. I am saying this a person who normally doesn't like the "slammed" look. In general, I am not a fan of lowering cars but those 19" wheels are making your car look like it is ready to take on a Range Rover You just need to drop it a couple of inches so that the gap between the top of the wheel and the top of the wheel arch is a bit less.

TonySmallz

whats the best way of doing it and the cost??

oh and also its a Auto 5 speed box with a sport mode
if that means anythin

Howellja

I would do these in this order assuming you have no service records on the car.
1.oil change
2.tranny flush
3.air filter
4.fuel filter
5.inspect/replace spark plug wires and plugs
6.lower car with new springs and shocks
7.alignment
Pls perform maintenance before any cosmetic upgrades are done

benz rider

In order of importance....

1. handle all maintenance first!

nothing worse than owning a benz on the side of the road.....lol

2. drop it...you got 19's so you can't drop it much...it will rub.

3. refurb the wheels

4. paint it

5. pack it fulla honies and increase your panty collection by about 200%

good luck and remember...nothing rides quite like a Benz...

benz rider

Search for a reputable Benz mechanic whose not a shark, loves Benz's and who won't overcharge you on labor, Benz's are not hard to work on if you know what you're doing. the best Benz mechanics tend to be old guys with gray hair with the knowledge of Yoda.

NO DEALERSHIPS!!! Dealerships will drain your wallet in no time and their mechanics are not always ASE certified. most are just young punks who wanna be gearheads.

Go to Autozone and have them run a diagnostic check on your system. they'll plug you into a reader(free) and find out what's wrong with it, if anything. hopefully you get a clean bill of health on your Benz and can jump right into customization.

Hope this helps.