Brand newbie MB owner!! C 230 Couple of questions
09-12-2010, 08:45 AM
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Brand newbie MB owner!! C 230 Couple of questions
Dreamed of owning an MB for years! Finally got my chance out of the blue. Looking for a beater car for my son and found a 1997 C 230 in the price range. My desire may have bested good sense. So now I am (my son is)a proud owner.
LOTS of miles. Don't want to say how many because I would love your unbiased comment on life expectancy (mileage) for this model.
Any other general comments on the C230 are greatly appreciated.
LOTS of miles. Don't want to say how many because I would love your unbiased comment on life expectancy (mileage) for this model.
Any other general comments on the C230 are greatly appreciated.
Last edited by shassell; 09-12-2010 at 08:55 PM.
09-13-2010, 07:58 PM
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Of the W202, the C230 is probably one of the best long-term bets. The 2.3 isn't the most smooth of engines but if it has been maintained well, it will last for a long, long time. If you have the older non-electronic transmission, that is one of the best transmissions MB made.
