C300/C350
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2009 C300 Sport 6MT
C300/C350
I am considering to buy a C300/C350 for long term use. I would like to hear from you about how reliable this generation C-class is. What are the common problems, if any? Is auto transmission reliable?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Search the forums though, their are so many threads about this.
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I've had a few problems with mine, only one that I would consider major, but it was fixed without too much fanfare. Like the other poster said there are a few people that have had anything from major engine and trans issues to electrical problems (check the board for more information), but thats common for all cars these days and they seem to be isolated issues. There are a few problems that seem to be reoccurring quite often such as the squeaky mirrors, interior rattles, and broken fog lights on Sport models. From the sounds of things they have addressed some of these issues with the 2009 model, such as removing the folding mirror option all together, but the fog light issue still remains. The good news is MB's have a great warranty (no free oil changes though) but they will fix just about everything else free of charge and without much complaining. Just be aware that after 4 years or 50k miles the original warranty expires and service work on MB's gets expensive fast.
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I've had a few problems with mine, only one that I would consider major, but it was fixed without too much fanfare. Like the other poster said there are a few people that have had anything from major engine and trans issues to electrical problems (check the board for more information), but thats common for all cars these days and they seem to be isolated issues. There are a few problems that seem to be reoccurring quite often such as the squeaky mirrors, interior rattles, and broken fog lights on Sport models. From the sounds of things they have addressed some of these issues with the 2009 model, such as removing the folding mirror option all together, but the fog light issue still remains. The good news is MB's have a great warranty (no free oil changes though) but they will fix just about everything else free of charge and without much complaining. Just be aware that after 4 years or 50k miles the original warranty expires and service work on MB's gets expensive fast.
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Saying they removed them from the options list because they squeaked was a bit of humor, guess I should have put a ha ha after that one. To me it was a strange option anyway as I've never used mine a single time and would have preferred memory seats instead, but I can see the usefulness of them when parking on a busy street. By the way I didn't say they were a big issue..just a common issue.
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I love the folding mirrors. I mean even though the squeaking noise can be a pain sometimes (not alot lately though) its so cool when they fold and unfold as I lock and unlock the car.
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C300 Sport/Palladium Silver on Black/P2
Saying they removed them from the options list because they squeaked was a bit of humor, guess I should have put a ha ha after that one. To me it was a strange option anyway as I've never used mine a single time and would have preferred memory seats instead, but I can see the usefulness of them when parking on a busy street. By the way I didn't say they were a big issue..just a common issue.
That memory function would be more useful for 99 percent of people indeed!, probably higher percentage even. ha-ha.
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I have 10K on mine now and it has been awsome (Knocking on wood). IMO the 7 speed makes the car, it is the most awsome transmission I have ever seen. It downshifts like no other transmission I've ever driven and at 115mph it is still digging hard. You can't even feel it shifting, I just love it LOL.
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The current state of the 7 spd appears to be excellent. Very early in its life, well before it appeared in the W204, there were electronic issues that were addressed, and now, as noted above, I consider it a strength of the car. It's one of the reasons we achieve 10% better fuel economy than on our '02 C240, despite a 35% increase in horsepower.
