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My 1st Benz....so many said "dont do it"
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My 1st Benz....so many said "dont do it"
Recently some jackwaggon rear ended me at the RED light, and totaled my Lexus IS250 AWD. Despite the advice of so many saying "you will be sorry" because of the maintenance cost.I purchased a 2010 C300 AMG sport 4matic navi with 32k in milage for $26,330. Black on Black!!!! I thought it was a good deal. but I have 18mos and 18k worth of factory warranty left. What mechanical issues should I be on the look out for?
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I heard the same thing when I purchased my C300. You have the same expenses that you would with any car. The MB service is expensive, but it is all relative. My oil changes are more, but I only do them once or twice a year. I haven't had any unexpected expenses with mine. You will love your MB.
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Some of what you are hearing may be envy. My 2009 has had one repair in almost four years...a weak battery cell picked up by the dealer during maintenance and replaced under warranty. Normal maintenance is more expensive, but Capital Grille is more expensive than McDonalds. The issue is what you want to surround yourself with in this life.
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Recently some jackwaggon rear ended me at the RED light, and totaled my Lexus IS250 AWD. Despite the advice of so many saying "you will be sorry" because of the maintenance cost.I purchased a 2010 C300 AMG sport 4matic navi with 32k in milage for $26,330. Black on Black!!!! I thought it was a good deal. but I have 18mos and 18k worth of factory warranty left. What mechanical issues should I be on the look out for?
I do my own maintenance, so it's not really all that expensive. I don't mind fixing something I can. It's interesting to troubleshoot & repair stuff and the money saved is a nice bonus. Certain stuff is beyond my ability, but things like brakes, filters, fluids, batteries, belts just aren't that hard with basis hand tools and a little patience.
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Recently some jackwaggon rear ended me at the RED light, and totaled my Lexus IS250 AWD. Despite the advice of so many saying "you will be sorry" because of the maintenance cost.I purchased a 2010 C300 AMG sport 4matic navi with 32k in milage for $26,330. Black on Black!!!! I thought it was a good deal. but I have 18mos and 18k worth of factory warranty left. What mechanical issues should I be on the look out for?
I heard the same thing when I purchased my C300. You have the same expenses that you would with any car. The MB service is expensive, but it is all relative. My oil changes are more, but I only do them once or twice a year. I haven't had any unexpected expenses with mine. You will love your MB.
All in all, MB cars is a very good car and hope you enjoy it.
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Sorry about what happen but i get the best comes out in the end. About mechanical issues, there isnt a lot that you see on the forum, alot includeing me say its a good car and wont give you much problem if you do all the maintaince.
MB service orr any other dealer service will be expensive no matter what, espicially if you dont have warrenty with them. As for oil change, doing it once a year or when you hit 12,000miles is about the same price as doing it ever 3000mles. I really dnt know how good their old is to drive 12,000miles before gettinga old change.
All in all, MB cars is a very good car and hope you enjoy it.
MB service orr any other dealer service will be expensive no matter what, espicially if you dont have warrenty with them. As for oil change, doing it once a year or when you hit 12,000miles is about the same price as doing it ever 3000mles. I really dnt know how good their old is to drive 12,000miles before gettinga old change.
All in all, MB cars is a very good car and hope you enjoy it.
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Recently some jackwaggon rear ended me at the RED light, and totaled my Lexus IS250 AWD. Despite the advice of so many saying "you will be sorry" because of the maintenance cost.I purchased a 2010 C300 AMG sport 4matic navi with 32k in milage for $26,330. Black on Black!!!! I thought it was a good deal. but I have 18mos and 18k worth of factory warranty left. What mechanical issues should I be on the look out for?
I used to own a Hyundai. Maintenance on it was FAR from cheap. I think it was because the price of labor drives costs to similar levels. Especially, on dealer-prescribed maintenance.
When it comes to out of pocket expenses on repairs... that's another story. But just like I would never pay $400 for the latest phone, some people would never pay extra for something nice in a car. It really comes down to what YOU want.
Enjoy your new ride
Even though most of the attention has been on the Mercedes-Benz C class test results, have you seen the new IIHS test video (front overlap?) on the IS? The a-pillar snapped like a toothpick! Just sayin
Or maybe English isn't his first language, dude.
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lol sorry, i'm did all that typing on my android tablet. The bluetooth keyboard sensitivity isnt as good as the regular computer keyboard and its alot smaller too. So forgive me as I wasnt really looking when i typing all that stuff. Well i hope you guys know what i mean.
lol, kinda when back and changed some of my mistakesssssss
lol, kinda when back and changed some of my mistakesssssss
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01' c320 (sold) / 03' Ford Focus(sold) :( / 98' C230 / 00' SL500 / 11' C300 Sport RWD w204
really depends. Benz used to have some really big electrical issues when they were under Chrysler. Also many who did have issues were 1st year production owners. By the 3rd or 4th year into production most of the kinks get fixed. The C has been an all around reliable car since its 1st year production. Can't say the same about the family R-class tho.
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I've had a head replaced under warranty around 46K. When I got the car back I increased my MPG by 3. Other than that.. no issues and I drive about 30,000 miles a year
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It cost me more to complete the services on my 2003 Toyota Corolla. Including the Transmission service, I think I've spent around $1500 total and it is almost 5 years.
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During the Daimler regime, the only product connections were the creation of the Chrysler Crossfire from the SLK, the early plan to share the ML platform with the Grand Cherokee/Durango, although once "liberated by the allies", Chrysler did all their own development on the shared platform, a joint venture on an automatic transmission built in Indiana, and some shared design (but not part numbers) between some E Class and 300 suspension. Overall electrical architecture is a complex and long-lead item and not easily shared without total collaboration between developers of disparate vehicles at the early stages of concept kickoff.
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Lots of great info guys.I feel much better about my decision...so much better that I bought a roof spoiler and a rear spoiler. carbon fiber mirrors and carbon rear diffuser next.I will sick with the 18" AMG wheels and stock suspension, the last thing is exhaust and intake...I've owned a subaru svx , audi A4 , LS400 , GS300, IS250 and now C300 4MATIC AMG and I love this car, I think I will keep this one.
I will post pictures soon.
I will post pictures soon.
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01' c320 (sold) / 03' Ford Focus(sold) :( / 98' C230 / 00' SL500 / 11' C300 Sport RWD w204
No no... c300 4matic SPORT. As a new mb owner its important that you know the difference. Its not an amg unless it has an amg engine,suspension, etc.
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My window sticker says AMG sport pkg. I know what a C63 is, but the pkg includes wheels breaks, suspension, appearance....Is this a factory installed fake?
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01' c320 (sold) / 03' Ford Focus(sold) :( / 98' C230 / 00' SL500 / 11' C300 Sport RWD w204
Unless your brakes are this big. They're aren't amg.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...30/0002-20.jpg
What we have is sport suspension. They call it an amg sport package because the designs fall from the c63. Ergo plug and play diffusers. If you really want to go around calling your call an AMG be my guest. Its the same as calling a 335i an M or a IS250 an F.
http://media.photobucket.com/image/r...30/0002-20.jpg
What we have is sport suspension. They call it an amg sport package because the designs fall from the c63. Ergo plug and play diffusers. If you really want to go around calling your call an AMG be my guest. Its the same as calling a 335i an M or a IS250 an F.
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I know their is an F-sport for the IS250, will you get angry is I call mine an AMG sport? perhaps their is an M-sport for the BMW and an RS-sport for the Audi how about a GT-sport for the Mustang or an LT-sport for the Camaro.....A Type R-sport for the Oddessy mini van. LOL...just having a little fun dude! You take this way too seriously.
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01' c320 (sold) / 03' Ford Focus(sold) :( / 98' C230 / 00' SL500 / 11' C300 Sport RWD w204
?? This is the internet. Don't instill a tone into my words and then take it the wrong way. I'm simply telling you the c300 is by NO MEANS an AMG. You have a valid point, the only ones I know of being the F-Sport and M-sport. However, Lexus fabricated a whole new bumper for their line as well as did BMW. There has only been three nodes in the MB line up
Luxury
Sport
AMG
I'm merely telling you this as IT IS a big deal among AMG owners. Trying to keep you from future flames but you can do whatever you want as this hardly affects me. Welcome to the forum!
Luxury
Sport
AMG
I'm merely telling you this as IT IS a big deal among AMG owners. Trying to keep you from future flames but you can do whatever you want as this hardly affects me. Welcome to the forum!
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It's difficult to determine "tone" when reading. I think being corrected by someone via internet (or in general) can lead to a misinterpreted level of condescension. I don't think xzotik1 meant to insult you since we all have different opinions.
Welcome to the forum
Welcome to the forum
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No expensieve costs so far, also the service costs are not that high.
This is my 3th Benz in about 6 years , and the costs are not much more than other brands.
My wife is more expensive
This is my 3th Benz in about 6 years , and the costs are not much more than other brands.
My wife is more expensive