What's the differen between the 03-04 and the 2005 C230?
03-17-2012, 05:55 AM
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What's the differen between the 03-04 and the 2005 C230?
Im planning on purchasing a c230 Sedan 2003-2005. I found on google that the 2005 has less problems than the 2003-2004. Why is that? Am I missing anything else? Thanks!
03-17-2012, 12:05 PM
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I don't know much about the electrical issues, but the 2005 is definitely worth it for the facelift:
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...eliftprint.pdf
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...eliftprint.pdf
03-17-2012, 01:00 PM
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I don't know much about the electrical issues, but the 2005 is definitely worth it for the facelift:
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...eliftprint.pdf
http://www.mercedestechstore.com/pdf...eliftprint.pdf
03-20-2012, 12:24 AM
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just because its face lifted (05-07) doesn't mean it has a DVD command. My car is an 05 and it didn't have a command stock. Most don't. But just search the form a bit, there is a lot of differences between the pre facelift and face lift. In my opinion go facelift, its a lot nicer looking. All preference though.
03-20-2012, 01:10 AM
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just because its face lifted (05-07) doesn't mean it has a DVD command. My car is an 05 and it didn't have a command stock. Most don't. But just search the form a bit, there is a lot of differences between the pre facelift and face lift. In my opinion go facelift, its a lot nicer looking. All preference though.
03-20-2012, 02:19 PM
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2005 is definitely the way to go in terms of the facelift (interior and exterior) but reliability (electrical/mechanical components) is an entirely separate issue.
Just search the forum, there are more problems with 2003-2005 M271 W203's than the 2004 M112 model by a longshot (I'm not being biased here, even though I own a M112). Advanced Search is your best friend here, see for yourself.
2004 C240 M112 > 2003-2005 C230 M271, in terms of reliability is documented and proven. That's based on documentation and personal experience. Get the V6.
Just search the forum, there are more problems with 2003-2005 M271 W203's than the 2004 M112 model by a longshot (I'm not being biased here, even though I own a M112). Advanced Search is your best friend here, see for yourself.
2004 C240 M112 > 2003-2005 C230 M271, in terms of reliability is documented and proven. That's based on documentation and personal experience. Get the V6.
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03-21-2012, 01:13 PM
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2005 is definitely the way to go in terms of the facelift (interior and exterior) but reliability (electrical/mechanical components) is an entirely separate issue.
Just search the forum, there are more problems with 2003-2005 M271 W203's than the 2004 M112 model by a longshot (I'm not being biased here, even though I own a M112). Advanced Search is your best friend here, see for yourself.
2004 C240 M112 > 2003-2005 C230 M271, in terms of reliability is documented and proven. That's based on documentation and personal experience. Get the V6.
Just search the forum, there are more problems with 2003-2005 M271 W203's than the 2004 M112 model by a longshot (I'm not being biased here, even though I own a M112). Advanced Search is your best friend here, see for yourself.
2004 C240 M112 > 2003-2005 C230 M271, in terms of reliability is documented and proven. That's based on documentation and personal experience. Get the V6.
03-21-2012, 01:51 PM
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It's a personal thing. Many prefer the classic looks of the pre-facelift cabin versus that of the Pontiac-inspired facelifted interior.
03-21-2012, 01:58 PM
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I'm not sure how you call the facelift interior "Pontiac" inspired. Everything from the gauges to the ambient lighting in the pre-facelift is more like Pontiac. The facelift interior is decidedly more upscale and Benz-like. "Classic looks" is just another way of saying "seriously out-dated". Sat next to each other you'd think the 2004 was from a different era than the 2005.
03-21-2012, 02:13 PM
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Easy:
Pre-facelift = Brie
Post-facelift = Velveeta
It's pretty simple.
In all honesty, I don't like the MFD in the revision; it looks cheesier (to keep the bad pun going) to me, though the gauges themselves are a definte upgrade (though who at MB thought a two-decimal tach made any sense at all?). The center stack, cupholder, etc. - I'll give to the pre-facelift editions. As I said initially, it's personal taste, I'm sure mixed in with a healthy dose of rationalization too.
Pre-facelift = Brie
Post-facelift = Velveeta
It's pretty simple.
In all honesty, I don't like the MFD in the revision; it looks cheesier (to keep the bad pun going) to me, though the gauges themselves are a definte upgrade (though who at MB thought a two-decimal tach made any sense at all?). The center stack, cupholder, etc. - I'll give to the pre-facelift editions. As I said initially, it's personal taste, I'm sure mixed in with a healthy dose of rationalization too.
