Hi Guys,

I'm interested in the 2001 c240 or 320 but read somewhere they have alot of promblems, is this true, what do you think if you have one this year or know about it, thanx in advance.

 

For sure dont go w/the '01 240. POS

 

haha LorinserC.

i actualy heard that after hey started really incorporating the chrysler parts

 

*after 01 they*

 

I love my 2001. I have not had any problems with this car.

 

one of the very few... heh?

 

MB build quality is very inconsistant, you can get a perfect 2001 or one that visits the dealer on a regular basis. Also, once the initial problems are fixed, usually in the first year, the cars seem to be fairly reliable. One way is to find the dealer that did the service and get the service records. I wouldn't worry about a lot of stuff fixed in the first 2 years but look at what was done in the last 2 years to see if it's reliable enough for you.

 

I have had no major problems at all with my 01 C320. I have made several trips to the dealer with various electrical faults, like memory modules for power windows and such. But I understand by reading throughout these forums that those problems are endemic of the brand, not any particular model... and once these were fixed, it's been smooth sailing since.

 

The answer to your question is NO NO NO. Most 2001 and 2002 had issues. Save your self a headache and buy something else or a more recent model. Been there, done that.

 

Based on what experience do you make this statement? There have been several posts contradicting your opinion, mine included. Slamming all 01-02 cars is about as chauvanistic as me saying I wouldn't buy any Mercedes with a 4-cylinder engine. Sounds pretty silly, doesn't it?

 

2001 C240 auto for me, with 66,000 kms.
The bigger problems are as follows:
smartkeys replaced (on 4th and 5th keys now)
MAF replaced two weeks before warranty ran out

That's about it. Out of warranty cost include blown alternator and main fuse board, but that was because my dad fried my car while jumpstarting.. oh, and rear defroster shorted itself for no reason (unrelated to the jumpstarting incident). I consider myself one of the luckier ones to not have encountered the ESP problem.

 

Whatever noob you don't know what you're talking about.

 

I think the consensus is that once the initial bugs (if any) were fixed on those early new-model cars, then it was OK for the long-haul.

I think what Buellwinkle said is the best advice:
First 2 years (problems fixed) = you're probably OK.
Last 2 years (continuing problems) = then I would stay away.