W204 Reliability
W204 Reliability
Super Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 765
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
325Ci, 325Cic, C300
Here’s my 12.5yr, 158k-mile history with the car. Mostly maintenance. Long story short it’s been one of the most reliable cars I’ve ever owned.
If you want a comparison, click the 2003 3-series in my signature. Cost has been roughly 50% vs maintaining the Bimmer.
http://motorlogbook.com/cvx5832/reliable
If you want a comparison, click the 2003 3-series in my signature. Cost has been roughly 50% vs maintaining the Bimmer.
http://motorlogbook.com/cvx5832/reliable
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Joined: Aug 2017
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2019 S560, 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid
Good way to judge is by reading the posts on here and see what comes up repeatedly. Prob the biggest one is electronic steering lock (ESL). On cars that live in northern climates, some owners have had their rear subframe rust and break at the control arm attachment points. The Mars Red paint is prone to moisture getting between the clearcoat and color, ruining the paint finish.
After these big ones, there are what I'd call a handful of smaller issues with oil leaks, VVT noise on start-up and failed high-pressure fuel pumps.
My car's running great going on six years, so my personal experience has been very good so far.
After these big ones, there are what I'd call a handful of smaller issues with oil leaks, VVT noise on start-up and failed high-pressure fuel pumps.
My car's running great going on six years, so my personal experience has been very good so far.
