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ok I bought my first Mercedes as a c250 w204 sport model, I had no idea, it turns out it is a luxury model but I have a problem, everywhere i try to access parts or accessories it says it is equped with only one engine, the 1 Ltr turbo i do not have that and i have never seen another car with rhe same front end as mine ill leave a pic can someone help me please, the vin comes back as c250 luxury but some of the things i have bought fir the car dont fit or are just totally wrong. Help what do i have here, you will notice the fog lights two fog and two daytime running lights i have never seen this on any other c250 at all ever
2015 SL400 (M276 Turbo), 2014 C350 Sport (M276 NA), 2004 SL500 (M113), 2004 Audi TT225 (BEA)
So, the previous owner(s) modded the front and maybe other body parts. The VIN is true, so whatever it says is what came from the factory. The fogs and daytime lights look like my neighbor's 2011 E350.
That is definitely not the hood, grill, and fascia from a “facelift” C250 luxury. The luxury models have a plain grille, a tri-star hood ornament, and led bar fog/running lamps. But if the VIN comes back as a luxury, then that’s what it started life as.
You mentioned the engine. You should have a 1.8 L I-4 Turbo known as the M271 EVO. If you don’t, then the previous owner did some serious swapping. That doesn’t make it bad, it just makes it hard to get the right parts (as you know).
Also, the C250 luxury had 225/45R17 tires on 17 x 7.5 rims on all 4 corners. The sport models could have staggered 17” or 18” wheels and tires of different sizes.
Pop the hood and take a picture of what’s underneath. Also send the VIN. Maybe we can help.
That is definitely not the hood, grill, and fascia from a “facelift” C250 luxury. The luxury models have a plain grille, a tri-star hood ornament, and led bar fog/running lamps. But if the VIN comes back as a luxury, then that’s what it started life as.
You mentioned the engine. You should have a 1.8 L I-4 Turbo known as the M271 EVO. If you don’t, then the previous owner did some serious swapping. That doesn’t make it bad, it just makes it hard to get the right parts (as you know).
Also, the C250 luxury had 225/45R17 tires on 17 x 7.5 rims on all 4 corners. The sport models could have staggered 17” or 18” wheels and tires of different sizes.
Pop the hood and take a picture of what’s underneath. Also send the VIN. Maybe we can help.
Any help is much appreciated, I'm running 16's on the front and back for tires anyway I'm sending the vin and a pic of the engine but it sounds like I have a frankenbenz. This is what i have in my new purchase. VIN # WDDGF8FB0CA622512 AGAIN Thanks for any help provided!
Your car came from the factory with a 2.5 liter V6 (272) engine. It also has 955 EQUIPMENT PACKAGE ELEGANCE which I'm not sure what it includes.
Honestly, it's a nice looking car. Other than the parts issue, I wouldn't be worried. What parts specifically are you having problems with?
thank you for the information I really do appreciate it and yes the car looks great compared to when I first purchased it and I like it very much but if I was to sell this car I'm wondering how that might go lol as for the parts it has been more cosmetic than anythjng the worst were the rear defuser and the split lip for the front, I was able to return the defuser but the lip not so lucky, maybe I will make an art installation out of it, sorry I know that's not funny I'm just trying to keep light of the situation. Thank you sgain for everything I really do appreciate it very much!
03-13-2022, 04:26 PM
