Is it a good idea to go from a W204 to a W205
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2010 C300
Is it a good idea to go from a W204 to a W205
Hi everyone, so I've owned a 2010 c300 4Matic for the past four years. Purchased it off of Facebook for $7,500 and it has been nothing but problems. I've probably gone through about 4 check engine lights, an SRS light, 4 flat tires (not really the cars fault), then we have the time my front drive shaft snapped, the time my front axel broke, and now I am facing the dreaded EIS lock problem that plagues these cars. At this point, I am done with the car. It has left me stranded 3 times now and I am at the point where I just want to sell it and get rid of it.
Now, I know all w204s probably are not like this, after purchasing the car we realized that it had an accident that was hidden from the carfax and was evident based off of body work. The car was most likely not taken care of and serviced properly or repaired properly, and that is the root of all these problems ontop of some lack of luck with the EIS issue.
Now, even though Ive been facing these issues I am still a sucker for mercedes, and I've been looking at the newer c300s because I love their designs and interiors and they are pretty affordable for me right now. I found a 2016 c300 with 55,000 miles, no accidents, that an older guy purchased and hasn't really driven much, its loaded, AMG package, LED headlights, P2 package, black on black, and looks great. I am just worried about the reliability of the car. Could anyone here speak to their experience with a 2016 c300 especially one bought used? Maybe some things to look out for? common issues that could have been fixed by now that I could ask about? Lmk. Ty.
Now, I know all w204s probably are not like this, after purchasing the car we realized that it had an accident that was hidden from the carfax and was evident based off of body work. The car was most likely not taken care of and serviced properly or repaired properly, and that is the root of all these problems ontop of some lack of luck with the EIS issue.
Now, even though Ive been facing these issues I am still a sucker for mercedes, and I've been looking at the newer c300s because I love their designs and interiors and they are pretty affordable for me right now. I found a 2016 c300 with 55,000 miles, no accidents, that an older guy purchased and hasn't really driven much, its loaded, AMG package, LED headlights, P2 package, black on black, and looks great. I am just worried about the reliability of the car. Could anyone here speak to their experience with a 2016 c300 especially one bought used? Maybe some things to look out for? common issues that could have been fixed by now that I could ask about? Lmk. Ty.
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Hi everyone, so I've owned a 2010 c300 4Matic for the past four years. Purchased it off of Facebook for $7,500 and it has been nothing but problems. I've probably gone through about 4 check engine lights, an SRS light, 4 flat tires (not really the cars fault), then we have the time my front drive shaft snapped, the time my front axel broke, and now I am facing the dreaded EIS lock problem that plagues these cars. At this point, I am done with the car. It has left me stranded 3 times now and I am at the point where I just want to sell it and get rid of it.
Now, I know all w204s probably are not like this, after purchasing the car we realized that it had an accident that was hidden from the carfax and was evident based off of body work. The car was most likely not taken care of and serviced properly or repaired properly, and that is the root of all these problems ontop of some lack of luck with the EIS issue.
Now, even though Ive been facing these issues I am still a sucker for mercedes, and I've been looking at the newer c300s because I love their designs and interiors and they are pretty affordable for me right now. I found a 2016 c300 with 55,000 miles, no accidents, that an older guy purchased and hasn't really driven much, its loaded, AMG package, LED headlights, P2 package, black on black, and looks great. I am just worried about the reliability of the car. Could anyone here speak to their experience with a 2016 c300 especially one bought used? Maybe some things to look out for? common issues that could have been fixed by now that I could ask about? Lmk. Ty.
Now, I know all w204s probably are not like this, after purchasing the car we realized that it had an accident that was hidden from the carfax and was evident based off of body work. The car was most likely not taken care of and serviced properly or repaired properly, and that is the root of all these problems ontop of some lack of luck with the EIS issue.
Now, even though Ive been facing these issues I am still a sucker for mercedes, and I've been looking at the newer c300s because I love their designs and interiors and they are pretty affordable for me right now. I found a 2016 c300 with 55,000 miles, no accidents, that an older guy purchased and hasn't really driven much, its loaded, AMG package, LED headlights, P2 package, black on black, and looks great. I am just worried about the reliability of the car. Could anyone here speak to their experience with a 2016 c300 especially one bought used? Maybe some things to look out for? common issues that could have been fixed by now that I could ask about? Lmk. Ty.
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2010 C300
Wondering if I could find a c300 that already had the piston repaired and that way avoid the issue entirely? If not I have been looking at the 2014-2016 e-classes as well, and those don't seem to have any common engine problems
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Yeah im seeing all these posts about the w205 engine now with the first piston cracking and whatnot. Id be open to a c400 there just aren't a lot available for sale in my area.
Wondering if I could find a c300 that already had the piston repaired and that way avoid the issue entirely? If not I have been looking at the 2014-2016 e-classes as well, and those don't seem to have any common engine problems
Wondering if I could find a c300 that already had the piston repaired and that way avoid the issue entirely? If not I have been looking at the 2014-2016 e-classes as well, and those don't seem to have any common engine problems
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2010 C300 4MATIC........ 2011 C63 AMG.............. 2015 CLS400 4MATIC.....
just dont buy a 4 cylinder if you plan to keep it long term.
Not that it can't go long term, but you're better off with a 6. I almost get 30mpg highway with my cls400 if that's what you're worried about.
At the very least don't get a 2015 c300.
Not that it can't go long term, but you're better off with a 6. I almost get 30mpg highway with my cls400 if that's what you're worried about.
At the very least don't get a 2015 c300.
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I found a 2016 c300 with 55,000 miles, no accidents, that an older guy purchased and hasn't really driven much, its loaded, AMG package, LED headlights, P2 package, black on black, and looks great. I am just worried about the reliability of the car. Could anyone here speak to their experience with a 2016 c300 especially one bought used? Maybe some things to look out for? common issues that could have been fixed by now that I could ask about? Lmk. Ty.
And really, even asking in the "correct" forum isn't particularly useful. You're just going to get anecdotal evidence from a tiny fraction of M-B owners who happen to be on this site and happen to see your post. Using resources like Consumer Reports or JD Powers, etc, will give you actual data based on a much larger population of owners. As W205C43PFL said, it sounds like you're an informed buyer, so maybe you're already digging into those resources and don't need me to tell you to do it.
