c230 sport coupe buying guide?
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: USA, FL
2003 C230 Coupe
The Valeo radiator does NOT affect EVERY car. There is more than 1 supplier.
Even if you have Valeo, my understanding is that there are select batches. However, if you have one, the best peace of mind is to have the rad replaced.
Some people like the torque of the M111 (2002) engine. Call me cheap, but I really like how my M271 (2003-2005) gets me 600km per tank in the city.
If I were to do it again, 1st choice would be MY2005. That is the 1 year they still have the M271, and you also get the facelifted interior and body.
Even if you have Valeo, my understanding is that there are select batches. However, if you have one, the best peace of mind is to have the rad replaced.
Some people like the torque of the M111 (2002) engine. Call me cheap, but I really like how my M271 (2003-2005) gets me 600km per tank in the city.
If I were to do it again, 1st choice would be MY2005. That is the 1 year they still have the M271, and you also get the facelifted interior and body.
You are right about the radiator. I purchased mine new in 03/2003 and has BEHR radiator. So did someone else' coupe also automatic purchased around same time. It says BEHR 72658 on the label.
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Milton/Westport, MA USA
me: 2015 SL400 & 2015 ML400; wife: 2022 GLC Coupe; daughter: 2017 GLC SUV
(I'm literally talking 0% highway, never faster than about 70km/h)I got my 2002 in 2005 for $16K (with 47K miles), and I love it more with each passing year. Now that I have 95K miles, maybe I should keep an eye open for a 2005....that is the last year the coupe was sold in the US, isn't it?
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SOLD
sold back in July with 69k miles. Got $7300.
Thinking of selling; (look for feelers)
NY (LI) located.
Blk on blk.
65k miles.
All original, no mods, orig. owner, garage kept.
C7 package.
Pano sunroof.
Leather.
MB CD in glove box.
Update key FOB for trunk/hatch open.
Clean inside and out.
Have a winter wheel/tire setup.
Has true 2.3L (M111 engine) not 1.8L
NY (LI) located.
Blk on blk.
65k miles.
All original, no mods, orig. owner, garage kept.
C7 package.
Pano sunroof.
Leather.
MB CD in glove box.
Update key FOB for trunk/hatch open.
Clean inside and out.
Have a winter wheel/tire setup.
Has true 2.3L (M111 engine) not 1.8L
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 4
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02' C230K
Thanks for the welcome SuperBee. It was really nice to find this site and this forum in general before I got the car. I learned about the cam sensor and to check the wiring harness/ecu for oil and she was clean as a whistle... Drove well, and even had a lil bit of pickup still at 110k. Anyway I have a lot more reading and searching to do on here, thanks again for the welcome
