*Problem Free C-Class Experience. Post here!*
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From: The blue white rock, third out.
2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
I'd say my ownership experience qualifies as problem free.
I had two minor issues...the noisy sway bar bushings, and a cracked steering wheel button issue...which recently re-occurred. All replaced with no fuss under warranty. Best car experience Ive ever had...and Ive had a lot of cars.
I love the car...
I had two minor issues...the noisy sway bar bushings, and a cracked steering wheel button issue...which recently re-occurred. All replaced with no fuss under warranty. Best car experience Ive ever had...and Ive had a lot of cars.
I love the car...
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Just small stuff. Small electrical gremlins mostly.
Wife owns a Lexus and laughs when I have to go to the dealer more often than her. And I do! maybe 3 to 1 ratio? Thankfully I can counter with "but my car has more neat goodies on it".
Wife owns a Lexus and laughs when I have to go to the dealer more often than her. And I do! maybe 3 to 1 ratio? Thankfully I can counter with "but my car has more neat goodies on it".
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From: Orlando, Florida
2003 C230K
22,000 Miles in 1 year, and no problems. The only problem I have had was the ESP message and that was fixed at the first visit. other than that perfect car, And I am still loving it till this day.
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From: Alabama
2024 EQE Sedan (on order)
2001 C240 6Spd, 44,000 miles
I had a couple issues the first year - worst was the fuel pump that took a couple weeks to get a new design part and an ignition wiring fault, that took a day to fix.
Replaced the door seals - the original black rubber cracked, and replaced the driver cup holder - the chrome on the button was peeling, and the drive motor for the driver's window. All these were fixed when I brough the car in for routine maintenance, so no incinvenience, and covered by warranty.
I have had the car aligned three times - the original Goodyear tires wore badly. The replacement MXV4's feel good, and are much quieter. The leather drivers seat is getting pretty worn where I get in the car.
Essentially all the problems above were in the first year. Since then (past 24 months) the car has only been in for routine service. I have noticed some spurious bulb-out warnings, but the lights are all on, and the fault messages go away.
I had a couple issues the first year - worst was the fuel pump that took a couple weeks to get a new design part and an ignition wiring fault, that took a day to fix.
Replaced the door seals - the original black rubber cracked, and replaced the driver cup holder - the chrome on the button was peeling, and the drive motor for the driver's window. All these were fixed when I brough the car in for routine maintenance, so no incinvenience, and covered by warranty.
I have had the car aligned three times - the original Goodyear tires wore badly. The replacement MXV4's feel good, and are much quieter. The leather drivers seat is getting pretty worn where I get in the car.
Essentially all the problems above were in the first year. Since then (past 24 months) the car has only been in for routine service. I have noticed some spurious bulb-out warnings, but the lights are all on, and the fault messages go away.
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no problem
I've had my c320c for about 6 months and no problems at all....except a dysfunctional non closing trunk and some rubber moldings falling off.....other then that
It has been GREAT
but i have some CRAPY *** service Advisors
It has been GREAT
but i have some CRAPY *** service Advisors
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Mercedes-Benz
I want to take the opportunity to post all the problems had with my LEXUS IS300 (supposed to be way more reliable than the C).
Steering Rack replaced @ 1100 miles
Squeaking bushings changed at 9k miles (squeaking and clicking again now at 24k miles)
Front Passenger seat rattling over bumps @ 16k (fixed twice, still rattles occasionally)
Drivers seat track loose @16k (fixed and dealer scratched the car in the process)
Transmission extremely difficult to shift (fluid switched to synthetic @ 22k)
Car had to be returned to dealer after servicing on 5 separate occasions for missing or broken trim pieces and damaged rims. I really don't see how Lexus is supposed to be better than mercedes benz.
Steering Rack replaced @ 1100 miles
Squeaking bushings changed at 9k miles (squeaking and clicking again now at 24k miles)
Front Passenger seat rattling over bumps @ 16k (fixed twice, still rattles occasionally)
Drivers seat track loose @16k (fixed and dealer scratched the car in the process)
Transmission extremely difficult to shift (fluid switched to synthetic @ 22k)
Car had to be returned to dealer after servicing on 5 separate occasions for missing or broken trim pieces and damaged rims. I really don't see how Lexus is supposed to be better than mercedes benz.
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Originally posted by AlBoston
I want to take the opportunity to post all the problems had with my LEXUS IS300 (supposed to be way more reliable than the C).
Steering Rack replaced @ 1100 miles
Squeaking bushings changed at 9k miles (squeaking and clicking again now at 24k miles)
Front Passenger seat rattling over bumps @ 16k (fixed twice, still rattles occasionally)
Drivers seat track loose @16k (fixed and dealer scratched the car in the process)
Transmission extremely difficult to shift (fluid switched to synthetic @ 22k)
Car had to be returned to dealer after servicing on 5 separate occasions for missing or broken trim pieces and damaged rims. I really don't see how Lexus is supposed to be better than mercedes benz.
I want to take the opportunity to post all the problems had with my LEXUS IS300 (supposed to be way more reliable than the C).
Steering Rack replaced @ 1100 miles
Squeaking bushings changed at 9k miles (squeaking and clicking again now at 24k miles)
Front Passenger seat rattling over bumps @ 16k (fixed twice, still rattles occasionally)
Drivers seat track loose @16k (fixed and dealer scratched the car in the process)
Transmission extremely difficult to shift (fluid switched to synthetic @ 22k)
Car had to be returned to dealer after servicing on 5 separate occasions for missing or broken trim pieces and damaged rims. I really don't see how Lexus is supposed to be better than mercedes benz.
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From: Austin
2001 540 sport
Re: *Problem Free C-Class Experience. Post here!*
Originally posted by Noble C320
If you had stupid issues like, window, sunroof, rattles, radio, and other minor stuff thats fine. As it is not important.
Remember please only post here if you you pass the CRITERIA. (If you have any questions about if you problems pass the criteria, please post)
Please DON'T post here your problems you have had. We had enough of those threads.
So just post if you have been problem free(Meanin NO SERIOUS ERRORS) I dont want to hear about your rattles or what not
If you had stupid issues like, window, sunroof, rattles, radio, and other minor stuff thats fine. As it is not important.
Remember please only post here if you you pass the CRITERIA. (If you have any questions about if you problems pass the criteria, please post)
Please DON'T post here your problems you have had. We had enough of those threads.
So just post if you have been problem free(Meanin NO SERIOUS ERRORS) I dont want to hear about your rattles or what not
Noble, you win the award for the MB owner in the most denial I've ever heard of. Trying to justify all the problems people have as 'minor'... and this thread with people having cars go into limp mode, fuel pumps failing classified as 'minor'. Why would you even ever put up with rattles, problems with windows, electronic gremlins, radios that don't work, etc. on a fine luxury car like a Mercedes?
THOSE ARE PROBLEMS. HELLO, MCFLY.
MB has a serious quality issue, Noble. It's time to pull your head out of the sand. All those other posts about problems are for a reason, but I guess its nice that this thread makes you feel good.
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Re: Re: *Problem Free C-Class Experience. Post here!*
Originally posted by bmw540tx
First time poster, long time reader. This is the funniest post I've read in a long long time...
Noble, you win the award for the MB owner in the most denial I've ever heard of. Trying to justify all the problems people have as 'minor'... and this thread with people having cars go into limp mode, fuel pumps failing classified as 'minor'. Why would you even ever put up with rattles, problems with windows, electronic gremlins, radios that don't work, etc. on a fine luxury car like a Mercedes?
THOSE ARE PROBLEMS. HELLO, MCFLY.
MB has a serious quality issue, Noble. It's time to pull your head out of the sand. All those other posts about problems are for a reason, but I guess its nice that this thread makes you feel good.
First time poster, long time reader. This is the funniest post I've read in a long long time...
Noble, you win the award for the MB owner in the most denial I've ever heard of. Trying to justify all the problems people have as 'minor'... and this thread with people having cars go into limp mode, fuel pumps failing classified as 'minor'. Why would you even ever put up with rattles, problems with windows, electronic gremlins, radios that don't work, etc. on a fine luxury car like a Mercedes?
THOSE ARE PROBLEMS. HELLO, MCFLY.
MB has a serious quality issue, Noble. It's time to pull your head out of the sand. All those other posts about problems are for a reason, but I guess its nice that this thread makes you feel good.
But Welcome and enjoy the forums!
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From: San Diego, CA
2004 E55 AMG
2002 W203 C180 Kompressor - No problems as yet.
Car before that was a 1997 W202 C180... No problems either.
Both are flawless, no issues major or minor - haven't had to take either into a dealer, except for regular servicing.
I don't understand why everyone seems to complain about MB having poor quality cars... in my opinion they are still way ahead of many others when it comes to quality.
However - I have noticed that the W203 doesn't 'feel' as solid as the W202.
Car before that was a 1997 W202 C180... No problems either.
Both are flawless, no issues major or minor - haven't had to take either into a dealer, except for regular servicing.
I don't understand why everyone seems to complain about MB having poor quality cars... in my opinion they are still way ahead of many others when it comes to quality.
However - I have noticed that the W203 doesn't 'feel' as solid as the W202.
