2002 c230 kompressor coupe. A good deal??
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2002 c230 kompressor coupe. A good deal??
Greetings MB forum.
I'm looking into buying a 2002 C230 kompressor coupe with a 6spd manual. I find this to be a fairly cool car, but I have no idea if it's a decent vehicle compared to other MB models. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 with no sunroof or leather and with the airbag light on. However it has only 73k and runs great.
Bottom line, I can get it for $3,000. Is this a good deal? I tend to think yes, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thanks so much!
Matt
I'm looking into buying a 2002 C230 kompressor coupe with a 6spd manual. I find this to be a fairly cool car, but I have no idea if it's a decent vehicle compared to other MB models. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 with no sunroof or leather and with the airbag light on. However it has only 73k and runs great.
Bottom line, I can get it for $3,000. Is this a good deal? I tend to think yes, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thanks so much!
Matt
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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5
Greetings MB forum.
I'm looking into buying a 2002 C230 kompressor coupe with a 6spd manual. I find this to be a fairly cool car, but I have no idea if it's a decent vehicle compared to other MB models. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 with no sunroof or leather and with the airbag light on. However it has only 73k and runs great.
Bottom line, I can get it for $3,000. Is this a good deal? I tend to think yes, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thanks so much!
Matt
I'm looking into buying a 2002 C230 kompressor coupe with a 6spd manual. I find this to be a fairly cool car, but I have no idea if it's a decent vehicle compared to other MB models. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 with no sunroof or leather and with the airbag light on. However it has only 73k and runs great.
Bottom line, I can get it for $3,000. Is this a good deal? I tend to think yes, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thanks so much!
Matt
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Greetings MB forum.
I'm looking into buying a 2002 C230 kompressor coupe with a 6spd manual. I find this to be a fairly cool car, but I have no idea if it's a decent vehicle compared to other MB models. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 with no sunroof or leather and with the airbag light on. However it has only 73k and runs great.
Bottom line, I can get it for $3,000. Is this a good deal? I tend to think yes, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thanks so much!
Matt
I'm looking into buying a 2002 C230 kompressor coupe with a 6spd manual. I find this to be a fairly cool car, but I have no idea if it's a decent vehicle compared to other MB models. I have an opportunity to buy a 2002 with no sunroof or leather and with the airbag light on. However it has only 73k and runs great.
Bottom line, I can get it for $3,000. Is this a good deal? I tend to think yes, but I would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Thanks so much!
Matt
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2002's are also well known for their rust problems. I(f your heart's dead set on a coupe, you'll have to weigh the rust/electrical problems of the 02s against the whimpy engines of the 03-on coupes.
I really wouldn't recommend it as a used car overall, though.
I really wouldn't recommend it as a used car overall, though.
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c230k
Completely agree. I love my C230 when it is running and everything works, but the electrical issues, and just problems in general with a 10 year old car make me regret my purchase. Although my car looks brand new, the previous owner just did not take care of it well. You may not want to hear it but I would spend that money on a newer used Honda or Toyota.
These cars are great if they were maintained, but if the owner slacked on that they can be an absolute nightmare and money pit (I unfortunately learned from experience).
These cars are great if they were maintained, but if the owner slacked on that they can be an absolute nightmare and money pit (I unfortunately learned from experience).
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c230k
Just do a google search for "W203 electrical problems" and there are many different post on various forums about the issues. The engines and transmissions in these cars are great, but once they are getting to be >10 years old the electrical is very iffy.
