How reliable is the w203
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2008 C300
How reliable is the w203
My friends planning to pick up a 06 w203 and he was wondering if there was any problems with the car? Any major issue with the car etc etc? Thanks.
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2003 C320 4Matic
yeah up until the 04 the W203 used the Valeo radiator which has a design flaw that it blows and leaks coolant into the transmission fluid, MB dealer wanted 7k to fix, got it done at an independent shop for 1000 but still, pain in the ***
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2006 C230 Sport
There were a few different engine/trim options for '06-07, and while I can't comment on them all, I certainly can speak for the C230 SS w/2.5L V6 mated to the 7G-tronic transmission. Thus far, from my own personal experiences and including the testimonies of others, they are nearly bulletproof! I have not for one moment regretted the purchase of my W203 C230 and I know that I speak for many with that statement.
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