How many miles or kms have you clocked your W203 ?
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03 C240, Honda Element
How many miles or kms have you clocked your W203 ?
I have a debate with my wife and saying that despite a lot of ppl claiming the 01-04 C-class has dropped in quality...but it should still last at least 100,000 Kms (we used KM in Canada)...
Just a short poll for all of you owners how many miles/kms have you clocked..
and how old is your car ?
And one last question, do you intend to keep it for that long (like what Mom and Dad) used to keep their Merc for 10+ years ? If not, what is your next car, still a Merc ?
Just a short poll for all of you owners how many miles/kms have you clocked..
and how old is your car ?
And one last question, do you intend to keep it for that long (like what Mom and Dad) used to keep their Merc for 10+ years ? If not, what is your next car, still a Merc ?
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08' BMW E92 Coupe
my car is 5 months old and has 6,900 miles on it 
(i know your probably looking for replies though from members with higher mileage).
i have a 15k a year 39 month lease so that's how long i'm keeping it, then back into another BMW.
(i know your probably looking for replies though from members with higher mileage).i have a 15k a year 39 month lease so that's how long i'm keeping it, then back into another BMW.
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2013 c300 4matic, 2002 c240
i have 84 miles till i hit 50k miles and end of free maintenance. scheduled for next monday is my service A. although i had small probs here and there with the car, when i look back at the other cars i've driven and owned, other than the carpet stains, the car runs like the first day i got it (and smells the same too...) i've had it since sept. 2002 with 23 miles on the odo.
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From: Melbourne, AUS
01 C200K | 02 CLK320 | 11 C250 Coupe (current)
I have a 2001 C200K with 64000Kms.
i intend to switch cars at the end of my lease, prob stay with Merc, but we'll see!
Funny about parents holding on to cars, my father rides in a W124 '90 E Class. he loves it, but its stock. He also has 400SEL i think i cant remember.
i intend to switch cars at the end of my lease, prob stay with Merc, but we'll see!
Funny about parents holding on to cars, my father rides in a W124 '90 E Class. he loves it, but its stock. He also has 400SEL i think i cant remember.
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'14 A6 3.0 TFSI
03 C230 has 57,000 mi on the clock. I haven't had any major problems, and very few minor issues. Both my C and ML have been great cars!
My next car will probably be the 08 C-Class or an SLK.
My next car will probably be the 08 C-Class or an SLK.
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2001 c240 with 36000 miles, nothing major, just a few minor electrical inconveniences, dunno if i plan to keep it or trade it in when i graduate in 2 years. i'll prolly put on about another 30000 miles by the time i graduate i'll see how the cars running then and decide.
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Quality was a large problem with the Mercedes car brand through the 04 model year. A sharp pencil boy (accountant) was left in charge while management conspired to snooker the Americans out of Chrysler. The warranty repair figures were a wake-up to the Schremp team that all was not well in der Vaterland. An engineer was brought in to shore up the quality, and he and the team members did a great job. Production was slowed, but a sales slump of about 20% in C class models helped prevent bulging inventories. The largest problems were with the electronics.
I don't see any problem with getting 100K clicks on the car with normal maintenance and a few brake jobs.
I have 11,,000 miles on my wagon, and not a single problem beyond fog in the fog lights when delivered. They replaced the complete assemblies, and gave a free C240 loaner. The free carwash, back massage, and beverages at the dealer are not bad either. I bought the car because I expect 150,000 miles out of it. If the wheels fall off, I'll send a minion to fetch them, and put them back on!
I see you're in Canada, where I understand that the Honda Element comes with a heated rear window, standard. It sure keeps your hands warm in the winter when you are pushing it!
I don't see any problem with getting 100K clicks on the car with normal maintenance and a few brake jobs.
I have 11,,000 miles on my wagon, and not a single problem beyond fog in the fog lights when delivered. They replaced the complete assemblies, and gave a free C240 loaner. The free carwash, back massage, and beverages at the dealer are not bad either. I bought the car because I expect 150,000 miles out of it. If the wheels fall off, I'll send a minion to fetch them, and put them back on!
I see you're in Canada, where I understand that the Honda Element comes with a heated rear window, standard. It sure keeps your hands warm in the winter when you are pushing it!
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2001 C320 with 40,000 miles (65,000km), nothing major, just a few minor electrical inconveniences, all covered under warranty, none recurring once fixed. I intend to keep this car for 100,000 miles, minimum. If nothing major comes up, it will make it easily without any sweat.
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The True OG Modded out W203
Originally Posted by W0n6_3d4n
2001 C180, 78000KM. Hold up really well despite the 19 inches and modification i've done during the half of the car's life.
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From: Ontario, Canada
03 C240, Honda Element
I expected to keep mine for 10 years...my wife currently drove 31k almost 3 years. on a Oct-02 C240. That's when my daugther turn 16 and hopefully we will trade then for a brand new car for her mom...
but the new IS250/350 is so tempting...
My Element is a shop/workshop more than a vehicle.
but the new IS250/350 is so tempting...
My Element is a shop/workshop more than a vehicle.
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87K+ miles on an '01 320....no leave-you-stranded problems but too many take-it-to-the-dealer warranty problems (and some out of warranty) to list. Still feels solid and drives great. Best driving car I have owned, and worst reliability (when bought new). Probably hold onto it for a few more years but looking at other brands constantly. For me a car is transportation first....problems only detract from that equation.
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Originally Posted by billyons
I have a 01 C320 with 16K miles. Great car, I like it better than my 01 BMW.
I have more than that on my 05! But Johnny's stats make me feel kinda better...
I got my 05 in August of last year (04) and it now has 17820 miles.
Problems:
Hmm...
peeling center console (replaced twice)
rattling console (not fixed)
rattling speaker (fixed)
flickering BIX (still not fixed)
leaky tranny
H/K Audio issues (fixed hopefully)
lots of stone chips in the front, the new paint is soft
now, rough idling and check engine light
My w202 which I had for 7 years and put 70k miles on didn't have this many issues.
I really like the car, it handles well and is a lot more fun to drive than my w202... but in terms of reliability, I dunno.
