boytoys

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 ?

mbny

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.

pookie

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.

X_C240

have a 2003 c240 with about 43k miles and still going with no probs, yet, and hope not. I plan to keep it.

wizkid

2002 C240 - 108,000 miles or 173,809 KM

We purchased the car brand new and intend to keep it until the wheels fall off. Our next car will probably be a E class diesel.

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.

DC BENZO

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.

ffejalink

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.

Kenzmbz

Got her on April 1 2005 with 11miles. 5 months later, im at 13000 miles. OMG !!! I hope this car will pull 200k because im planning on keeping it. I love this car !!

ggong5150

I've got 03 C320 with 51,500 + miles and still going strong. Plan on keeping it and getting another MB (CLS 55) in a few years.

elchinocache

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.

Moviela

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!

BIGjohnny

bought new in July 2004, have 26,500 miles already

FrankW

had it since April 2002...now with 458xx miles. Going to Vegas tomorrow...so it'll be 46xxx when I get back.

Kenzmbz

becareful with those wheels man. there are some pot holes.

FrankW

kool...thx for the warning

trust203

2006 W203 w/6 speed manual ,22 days old, 740 miles !!

MB-BOB

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.

NO_WUR_E

2005 purchased last march (5 months old) and almost 9K.....

LorinserCClass

Even w/all the *****ing I have about my car(timing belts/electrical/squeaks) I am still surprised my car is still in one piece after 70k miles!

jan ken po

brand new August '04.....16k on it now. Common leaky tranny was only major prob to date.

boytoys

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.

mleskovar

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.

billyons

I have a 01 C320 with 16K miles. Great car, I like it better than my 01 BMW.

nlpamg

16k miles on an 01! WOW!

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.