W204 Buying tips
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W204 Buying tips
Hi Everyone.. this is my first thread in this forum. Probably this question has been answered many times over, but wasn’t able to locate the thread so here goes…
I’m considering a w204. The 3ltr v6 is my preference, but need some advice on which one should I consider and what to look for especially with 100k+ km Mileage
I’m considering a w204. The 3ltr v6 is my preference, but need some advice on which one should I consider and what to look for especially with 100k+ km Mileage
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Hi Everyone.. this is my first thread in this forum. Probably this question has been answered many times over, but wasn’t able to locate the thread so here goes…
I’m considering a w204. The 3ltr v6 is my preference, but need some advice on which one should I consider and what to look for especially with 100k+ km Mileage
I’m considering a w204. The 3ltr v6 is my preference, but need some advice on which one should I consider and what to look for especially with 100k+ km Mileage
Due to my knowledge of this, I went with a 2012 C300 4MATIC Sport which has the mature and trusted-by-then M272 engine which does not have any of these problems. It's been nothing but a reliable since then and you'll notice the same from the forum here. Many people used this logic and went with the M272 and couldn't be happier. The engine had its problem when it first came out in the mid-2000s, but by 2012, it was mainly trouble-free.
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2011 C300 Sport, P1, MM, Wood, Heated FS, DIY rearview camera.
Mine is 2011 C300 bought new. It has about 59k miles now. It has a minor initial issue: engine oil spilled a bit sometimes after driving onto the engine housing. Dealer found a rough engine oil fill opening. They de-burred the opening and no more issues. That is it.
Been eight years and the C is a solid piece whenever, wherever I go to, just keep routine maintenance.
Been eight years and the C is a solid piece whenever, wherever I go to, just keep routine maintenance.
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18 E63S
I traded in my 2012 C300
Great driving car,easy to maintain .
Only major thing done was transmission was replaced at 19.000 miles dew to a bad transfer case.
Intake manifold was also replaced dew to bad vacuum intake control flappers.
All done on factory warranty.
Besides that it was extremely reliable.
Great highway cruiser.
Try to get a 12 with all its maintenance in order.
Great driving car,easy to maintain .
Only major thing done was transmission was replaced at 19.000 miles dew to a bad transfer case.
Intake manifold was also replaced dew to bad vacuum intake control flappers.
All done on factory warranty.
Besides that it was extremely reliable.
Great highway cruiser.
Try to get a 12 with all its maintenance in order.
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
Slow unlock motor when you put key in (turn off easy entry to hear better)
Drive 75mph (convert it to kmh) and listen for whirring noise if it's a 4matic only
Drive 75mph (convert it to kmh) and listen for whirring noise if it's a 4matic only
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