C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

How many C coupes are still here?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 04-02-2020, 05:47 PM
  #1  
MBWorld Fanatic!
Thread Starter
 
C230 Sport Coup's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: So. Oregon Coast
Posts: 6,837
Received 116 Likes on 106 Posts
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort (What the heck, it gets 38 mpg!)
Smile How many C coupes are still here?

Sound off CL203 owners! How many coupeys do we have left on the forum?
Old 04-02-2020, 09:40 PM
  #2  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
slammer111's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,091
Likes: 0
Received 205 Likes on 196 Posts
2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
Still rolling around town here. Car has been very reliable past the 200k km mark other than the fuel pump which is expected, and ignition coils (3 of 4 died so far). People still compliment me on the smooth ride.

Last edited by slammer111; 06-13-2023 at 04:55 AM.
Old 04-02-2020, 10:23 PM
  #3  
Member
 
Eau_Rouge's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2002 C230 Coupe & 2010 C300 Sport
Mine's been gone since 2013 and I've missed it ever since. Been shopping on Mobile.de for a 2006 3.5L 6 speed manual. 15 years old and you can bring them into Canada so almost there.
Old 04-02-2020, 10:27 PM
  #4  
Member
 
wrightbenz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
SL55 SLK 320
My son is driving an 03 that he loves. Needs an ac compressor which I am not excited about doing but will soon.
Old 04-15-2020, 05:59 PM
  #5  
Newbie
 
adrimo911's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
None
I got a C320 coupe last year and love it, just done oil and filter service next will be new tyres
The following users liked this post:
Monique Mooney (05-14-2020)
Old 04-18-2020, 06:18 PM
  #6  
Newbie
 
UFOX Fox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Mk2 escort +mk5 golf gti +C200 kompresser ,manta 2.0 gte,
no crank but dash lights on w203 2001 c200 manual 6spd ,

Bought an 80 k genuine miles ( FSH from main dealer no less) , C200 kompresser coupe from main dealers trade stock ,1 lady owner from new manual 6 speed ,silver ,SC muffler deleted by me , immaculate bar for tiny 2" bit of paint bubbling on drivers front arch,love it not a rattle or bang from it full bushings overhaul at 60 k ,now it won't crank over have red dash lights but no crank ,gave a push it started , i dont think its starter cus its not even clicking when i turn it over ,fans coming on full wack when i turn key pos 2,? Any ideas guys ,?
Old 04-18-2020, 07:41 PM
  #7  
Member
 
wrightbenz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts
SL55 SLK 320
Originally Posted by UFOX Fox
Bought an 80 k genuine miles ( FSH from main dealer no less) , C200 kompresser coupe from main dealers trade stock ,1 lady owner from new manual 6 speed ,silver ,SC muffler deleted by me , immaculate bar for tiny 2" bit of paint bubbling on drivers front arch,love it not a rattle or bang from it full bushings overhaul at 60 k ,now it won't crank over have red dash lights but no crank ,gave a push it started , i dont think its starter cus its not even clicking when i turn it over ,fans coming on full wack when i turn key pos 2,? Any ideas guys ,?
sounds like the starter to me. There is a starter relay as well that can fail you can locate it and swap with another one in the box to see if it will turn over.
also you can jump the poles at the starter with a screwdriver see it if turns believe or not that old trick still works on modern cars.
Old 04-18-2020, 08:31 PM
  #8  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
SGTzAMG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: North California
Posts: 1,106
Received 45 Likes on 34 Posts
02 C32 AMG, 05 SL55 AMG, 09 SL63 AMG, 14 E350, '18 G550, 92 300ZX & 15' GL63 AMG
still a fan of the W203 coupes till this day! still puts a smile on my face when i see one on the road
Old 04-26-2020, 06:37 PM
  #9  
Newbie
 
MeanTreySupreme's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Reading Pa.
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2007 c230 sport (w203) 2.5 v6 manual
07 C230 V6 Manual here!

I'm driving an 07 c230. Manual 6 speed. I am in love with the car and looking to make some more power to whoop some *** in the streets 😁😁😁
if anyone can point me in the right direction to start making descent power out of this fun little car.
Thanks guys!
The following users liked this post:
Dman225 (06-05-2020)
Old 05-07-2020, 01:20 PM
  #10  
Super Member
 
pdeacon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 941
Received 305 Likes on 231 Posts
E450 wagon, C43 AMG Cpe, C43 AMG Cab
I have a MY '02 C 230 coupe black/black with 22K original miles. Bought it a little over a year ago with 17K miles. I happened to be at my dealer when it was traded and I just couldn't resist it. Added some period correct CLK aluminum wheels and went plus one with some Michelin AS 3's. Replaced the original AM/FM radio with a pioneer touch screen with Sirius, bluetooth, Apple car play, HD radio, etc. It fits perfectly and looks OEM. The car is as close to dead new as an 18 year old car can be. Still shiny underneath. Bought it as a toy but my wife loves driving it.
Old 05-11-2020, 08:37 AM
  #11  
B-5
Member
 
B-5's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 94
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
C230k, W210
I just bought mine in December of 2018 from my neighbor who is the original owner, 2003 with 115k on the clock. Getting it ready for my daughter who starts driving in 3 months. Just need to swap in a new brake pad sensor and Apple Carplay radio and its good to go. Just upgraded wheels to 07 Sport wheels.

Old 05-11-2020, 10:55 PM
  #12  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
S70Houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,961
Received 256 Likes on 227 Posts
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Originally Posted by B-5
I just bought mine in December of 2018 from my neighbor who is the original owner, 2003 with 115k on the clock. Getting it ready for my daughter who starts driving in 3 months. Just need to swap in a new brake pad sensor and Apple Carplay radio and its good to go. Just upgraded wheels to 07 Sport wheels.
VERY NICE, ......... your daughter must be thrilled.
Old 05-13-2020, 09:27 AM
  #13  
Junior Member
 
jsmith18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Calgary AB Canada
Posts: 40
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2013 E350 4matic coupe, 2013 C300 4 matic
My wife still has her 2003 black on oyster. 73K miles. Runs great looks great. She will never replace it.
Old 05-14-2020, 12:08 PM
  #14  
Newbie
 
SimonColeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 9
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLK 350 Cabriolet A209
My coupe died yesterday, well, don't think its worth fixing unfortunately. Any ideas of whats wrong would be appreciated, or point me in the right direction for where to ask for advice.

Old 05-15-2020, 08:21 AM
  #15  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
slammer111's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 3,091
Likes: 0
Received 205 Likes on 196 Posts
2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
Nice wheels and choice of colour. How many km on the car?

Any CEL? If so, use a code reader and post the code(s) here.

Might be something as simple as a failed ignition coil or spark plug which is a cheap fix. If the timing chain failed and jumped a tooth then the engine is toast. Personally I'm leaning towards the ignition coils which are a maintenance item (just like spark plugs) on any engine. They tend to die around the 200k mark.

Last edited by slammer111; 05-15-2020 at 08:29 AM.
The following users liked this post:
SimonColeman (05-15-2020)
Old 05-15-2020, 09:59 AM
  #16  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
S70Houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,961
Received 256 Likes on 227 Posts
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Originally Posted by slammer111
Personally I'm leaning towards the ignition coils which are a maintenance item (just like spark plugs) on any engine. They tend to die around the 200k mark.
^This.
Old 05-15-2020, 10:58 AM
  #17  
Newbie
 
SimonColeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 9
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLK 350 Cabriolet A209
It’s on 155,000 miles so it’s had an ok life
Old 05-15-2020, 11:26 AM
  #18  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
S70Houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,961
Received 256 Likes on 227 Posts
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Originally Posted by SimonColeman
It’s on 155,000 miles so it’s had an ok life
YES! BUT, ..................... The miles are not terribly high and if it is only a minor issue, why not have it taken care of? The car still looks GREAT!!!!
Old 05-15-2020, 06:14 PM
  #19  
Newbie
 
SimonColeman's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 9
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
CLK 350 Cabriolet A209
Thanks, ill have a look when i get a chance, its in good condition so hopefully will be worth saving.
Old 05-15-2020, 08:08 PM
  #20  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
S70Houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,961
Received 256 Likes on 227 Posts
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Originally Posted by SimonColeman
Thanks, ill have a look when i get a chance, its in good condition so hopefully will be worth saving.
Exactly my thoughts.
Old 06-05-2020, 04:39 PM
  #21  
Newbie
 
Dman225's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 5
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
2007 W203 C230 2.5 Sport Coupe
Hello I just joined this forum today after about 6 years lurking as a non member 😁
The following users liked this post:
C230 Sport Coup (06-28-2023)
Old 06-05-2020, 04:48 PM
  #22  
Newbie
 
Dman225's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 5
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
2007 W203 C230 2.5 Sport Coupe

The following users liked this post:
C230 Sport Coup (05-23-2023)
Old 06-05-2020, 08:43 PM
  #23  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
S70Houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,961
Received 256 Likes on 227 Posts
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Originally Posted by SimonColeman
Thanks, ill have a look when i get a chance, its in good condition so hopefully will be worth saving.
Any updates here?
Old 06-05-2020, 08:44 PM
  #24  
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
S70Houston's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 1,961
Received 256 Likes on 227 Posts
2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2008 ML550 4Matic; 2004 C320
Originally Posted by Dman225
Nice looking Coupe.

What year? How many miles?
Old 06-07-2020, 12:06 PM
  #25  
Member
 
nlinesk8s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Received 6 Likes on 4 Posts
C230 coupe
Still running, so that's something. Sounds like the chain is smacking the cover. Might be as simple as a new tensioner.


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: How many C coupes are still here?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:53 PM.