2008 C300 91k - no mufflers
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2008 C300 91k - no mufflers
Ok, went to go look at a 2008 C300 manual trans last night. Car has 91k on the clock. The previous owner removed the mufflers. Drove the thing around a bit - normal city driving - and the drone coming from the rear was damn near unbearable. I've never owned a Benz before so is having a pair of mufflers installed on this vehicle a big deal?
I also noticed that the ESP system wasn't working. Is this an easy fix?
The dealer come down to $6500 from $6900.
Thanks
I also noticed that the ESP system wasn't working. Is this an easy fix?
The dealer come down to $6500 from $6900.
Thanks
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Ok, went to go look at a 2008 C300 manual trans last night. Car has 91k on the clock. The previous owner removed the mufflers. Drove the thing around a bit - normal city driving - and the drone coming from the rear was damn near unbearable. I've never owned a Benz before so is having a pair of mufflers installed on this vehicle a big deal?
I also noticed that the ESP system wasn't working. Is this an easy fix?
The dealer come down to $6500 from $6900.
Thanks
I also noticed that the ESP system wasn't working. Is this an easy fix?
The dealer come down to $6500 from $6900.
Thanks
As for the ESP. that depends what the issue is. Could be a number of things. Best to have the code(s) read and research what they mean. I would want the dealer to fix that as it is a safety issue.
From your brief description I would keep looking, although a manual transmission C300 is not that common.
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
Loud noises = typically irresponsible person
Not always but for a c300 a muffler delete signs such.
Car has probably been beat on
Not always but for a c300 a muffler delete signs such.
Car has probably been beat on
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It's a manual trans so it was probably living a hard life. No mufflers is a sign of that and ESP could be a reasonable fix or cost more than the car is worth.
Heck of a gamble, get a PPI done at a respectable shop you know or MB dealer, costs a couple hundred but could save you thousands if you buy it.
Heck of a gamble, get a PPI done at a respectable shop you know or MB dealer, costs a couple hundred but could save you thousands if you buy it.
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2011 C300 Sport
Walk away... You have no idea what else they messed with. Removing the mufflers completely is not normal.
If you feel compelled, get it fully checked out by a reputable mechanic.
If you feel compelled, get it fully checked out by a reputable mechanic.
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2010 Mercedes C300 4Matic
Hi, I’m wondering if you could tell me more about your exhaust? Is it fairly snappy, or more of a low growl? I’ve been toying with the idea of adding magnaflow and I’d appreciate a first hand perspective. I own a 2010 C300. Thank you.
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i did a 2nd cat delete and resonator delete and put in a xpipe in place of the resonatoe and replaced stock mufflers with magnaflow mufflers. I love the sound its a deep low growl. I get a little drone on the highway that might be to much for some people so if thats the case with you dont delete the secondary cats.