2008 c300 what to look out for/any good aftermarket warranty
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2008 c300 what to look out for/any good aftermarket warranty
I'm I long time member on mbworld just haven't come to W204 because never owed one. My father is getting in to a 2008 C300 4matic base model witch I talked him in to getting. Car has only 2600 miles yes only 2600 and we know it because its a neighbors car. The original owners got it brand new and the husband died a year later and the wife never used it she even asked my father every month to come and start for her. Now she decided to finnally sell it and my father will probably grab it. She wants 20k from my father. Anything to look out for for this year w204 and where I can get a decent warranty for the car as the original expired last year. Any navigations out there that will work good as it does not have navi. Can original xenons be retrofitted to this car? Thanks to all that will reply...
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Wow! Now that is low miles, for sure!
Then again, cars are meant and they like to be driven. I'd definitely give it a very thorough once over or get a PPI just to make sure everything is up to speed. W204s have proven to be very reliable without any major headaches or common issues, so from that point of view he should be good to go.
I don't have much personal experience regarding third party warranties, but what I have learned during the years is that pretty much all of them are nothing but expensive headaches. Your dad might be better off putting the 2-4K it usually costs to get the warranty and use it if and when repairs are needed.
Choices for aftermarket navigation are limited, but you might want to check at least this thread for some info. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ade-found.html
Haven't researched retrofitting Xenons, but IIRC, it should work pretty easily. But I'm sure somebody else will chime in on that.
Then again, cars are meant and they like to be driven. I'd definitely give it a very thorough once over or get a PPI just to make sure everything is up to speed. W204s have proven to be very reliable without any major headaches or common issues, so from that point of view he should be good to go.
I don't have much personal experience regarding third party warranties, but what I have learned during the years is that pretty much all of them are nothing but expensive headaches. Your dad might be better off putting the 2-4K it usually costs to get the warranty and use it if and when repairs are needed.
Choices for aftermarket navigation are limited, but you might want to check at least this thread for some info. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ade-found.html
Haven't researched retrofitting Xenons, but IIRC, it should work pretty easily. But I'm sure somebody else will chime in on that.
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I think the 2008s have had issues with the steering locking and the mechanism that identifies the keys. Moderately expensive repair from MB something like 1900 for both of them. However, there is nothing you can do about it, especially for a car with so few miles and that awesome friendly neighbor price. For 20k, I'd say thank you very much and buy her something nice.
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I'm I long time member on mbworld just haven't come to W204 because never owed one. My father is getting in to a 2008 C300 4matic base model witch I talked him in to getting. Car has only 2600 miles yes only 2600 and we know it because its a neighbors car. The original owners got it brand new and the husband died a year later and the wife never used it she even asked my father every month to come and start for her. Now she decided to finnally sell it and my father will probably grab it. She wants 20k from my father. Anything to look out for for this year w204 and where I can get a decent warranty for the car as the original expired last year. Any navigations out there that will work good as it does not have navi. Can original xenons be retrofitted to this car? Thanks to all that will reply...
The gross margins are enormous, which should tell any rational person that the risk is slight, so just save some money (Put the premium equivalent in a savings account you will not touch) and avoid all the sleazy sales people and claims reps!
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If there is no record of brake flod change, I'd get at least that taken care of. Transmission fluid is not due until 39K.
Then again, if you want to make sure everything is up to snuff after pretty much sitting all theese years, why not change them all: oil, coolant and brake/transmission/differential fluids?
Small investment for the piece of mind.
Then again, if you want to make sure everything is up to snuff after pretty much sitting all theese years, why not change them all: oil, coolant and brake/transmission/differential fluids?
Small investment for the piece of mind.
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Thanks all for replies,
I still haven't found out if it's possible to upgrade from halogen to xenon headlights? If anyone could chime in...
I still haven't found out if it's possible to upgrade from halogen to xenon headlights? If anyone could chime in...
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If you want actual xenons on your vehicle then aamirani is correct, you would need to purchase a HID kit like Morimoto H7 HIDs.:
comes with: bulbs, ballasts, wire harness
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid...l#.U9JiDfldW-c
comes with: bulbs, ballasts, wire harness
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/hid...l#.U9JiDfldW-c
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If there is no record of brake flod change, I'd get at least that taken care of. Transmission fluid is not due until 39K.
Then again, if you want to make sure everything is up to snuff after pretty much sitting all theese years, why not change them all: oil, coolant and brake/transmission/differential fluids?
Small investment for the piece of mind.
Then again, if you want to make sure everything is up to snuff after pretty much sitting all theese years, why not change them all: oil, coolant and brake/transmission/differential fluids?
Small investment for the piece of mind.
I'd change everything out. Trans, brake, engine, and radiator coolant. That deteriorates as well and it doesn't cost much and is easy to do.
Check the R134 in the AC and make sure its up to snuff, change the cabin and engine filters. Basically I'd just baseline the whole thing.
Chances are the tires are flat spotted. They do have a shelf life as well. Check them closely.
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In a similar situation myself Hubert- picking up an 08 sport in a cple days w 20k miles on it from a family friend. Can't go wrong w/ an 18k price but I'm having the seller take it in for a full service before I pick it up. Figured that'd take care of any fluids issues etc (and save me a cple hundred right off the bat!) good luck
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Retrofit from halogen to OEM bi-xenon are very expensive, beside OEM bi-xenon had the curve active that I do not think possible to retrofit (unless you have a donor's car with OEM bi-xenon light). The best & cheapest one for lightning is upgrade from halogen to xenon with after market light bulbs to improve the light. Good luck.
