Advice on purchase of 1995 C280
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Advice on purchase of 1995 C280
I have a chance to buy a 1995 C280, or is that 280C? It's in excellent condition with leather upholstery. It has 67,500. The price is $15,500.
Please let me know how you like this car. Has it been a pleasant experience? Any major problems. My readings tell me that people have problems with head gaskets and thermostats. Any other known problems with this car? Is that a good price? I'm really just now getting a little education on the Mercedes since this car came available. I 'm not that educated on the different models. C-class, 300, 500, etc. I want it to have that classic Mercedes look. I'm not that crazy about the smaller ones.
Were those 190s?
I can afford between 15-20 thousand. Any recommendations on other models would be appreciated. How 'bout an older 300 or 500 series? What's the highest mileage car I should consider buying?
Your help is appreciated.
Cheers
mrjazz
Please let me know how you like this car. Has it been a pleasant experience? Any major problems. My readings tell me that people have problems with head gaskets and thermostats. Any other known problems with this car? Is that a good price? I'm really just now getting a little education on the Mercedes since this car came available. I 'm not that educated on the different models. C-class, 300, 500, etc. I want it to have that classic Mercedes look. I'm not that crazy about the smaller ones.
Were those 190s?
I can afford between 15-20 thousand. Any recommendations on other models would be appreciated. How 'bout an older 300 or 500 series? What's the highest mileage car I should consider buying?
Your help is appreciated.
Cheers
mrjazz
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I have a 95 C280 and they are great cars however this is my advice: Look for a 97 C280 or a 99+ C230. Both should be within your price range if you really look. A little under $16K for a 95 is not a great deal, but if it has been well kept then I say go for it. The 97's however have a 5 speed instead of the 4 speed auto in 95 and 96.
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im a lil hesitant now on the reliability of mercedes c-class. they dont seem to be very reliable, and costs a **** load to fix if any problems arise. if u only have 20g's take into consideration of the cost of ur insurance, and plus the cost of future trips to the shop. Since mercedes wont even let u purchase extended warranty on 97 or older models, all the problems u'll have to dig outta ur own pockets, i bought a 96 c220 and its been 10 days and noises have begun in the engine compartment, im assuming its sumthing with the brakes or suspension or steering columns, but i have to get it checked next week.. remember buying a car is not expensive but maintaining it is!
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used c280
very unhappy with mechanical reliability.
2 head gaskets in 52k miles. rear axle bearings. all 4 disks at 25k. instrument panel. feuel senders. driver seat motor. fan clutch. then there are the minor items too numerous to count.
2 head gaskets in 52k miles. rear axle bearings. all 4 disks at 25k. instrument panel. feuel senders. driver seat motor. fan clutch. then there are the minor items too numerous to count.
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1995 C280 & 2002 CLK320 Cabrio
I have a 95 C280 with 126k miles on it... and I drive the SH*T out of it! I have had nothing more than an occasionally minor repair, usually having long outlived it's expected use. Head gasket was replaced once under warranty.
In my experience, I've had nothing but a great experience.
In my experience, I've had nothing but a great experience.
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i just bought a 96 C280 and took it to the head mechanic at Autohaus in Dallas. he is a friend of the family and assured me that the car was going to last me a long time... he did a very detailed check up before i bought it... i suggest before you buy yours you get it checked out at a dealership it may cost you $150 but it will be well worth it... the life of these cars depends on how well the previous owners maintained them.... my 2 cents
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replacing head gasket...
i found oil on the garage floor. by the time you see that, its been leaking for a while.
if you are very diligent about things, and check stuff more regularly than i did, you might first see traces of oil in the coolant, or froth on the oil filler cap.
if you are very diligent about things, and check stuff more regularly than i did, you might first see traces of oil in the coolant, or froth on the oil filler cap.
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Originally Posted by mrjazz
I have a chance to buy a 1995 C280, or is that 280C? It's in excellent condition with leather upholstery. It has 67,500. The price is $15,500.
Please let me know how you like this car. Has it been a pleasant experience? Any major problems. My readings tell me that people have problems with head gaskets and thermostats. Any other known problems with this car? Is that a good price? I'm really just now getting a little education on the Mercedes since this car came available. I 'm not that educated on the different models. C-class, 300, 500, etc. I want it to have that classic Mercedes look. I'm not that crazy about the smaller ones.
Were those 190s?
I can afford between 15-20 thousand. Any recommendations on other models would be appreciated. How 'bout an older 300 or 500 series? What's the highest mileage car I should consider buying?
Your help is appreciated.
Cheers
mrjazz
Please let me know how you like this car. Has it been a pleasant experience? Any major problems. My readings tell me that people have problems with head gaskets and thermostats. Any other known problems with this car? Is that a good price? I'm really just now getting a little education on the Mercedes since this car came available. I 'm not that educated on the different models. C-class, 300, 500, etc. I want it to have that classic Mercedes look. I'm not that crazy about the smaller ones.
Were those 190s?
I can afford between 15-20 thousand. Any recommendations on other models would be appreciated. How 'bout an older 300 or 500 series? What's the highest mileage car I should consider buying?
Your help is appreciated.
Cheers
mrjazz
Last edited by MichaelB43; Jan 7, 2005 at 08:37 PM.
