C300’s reliability?
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C300’s reliability?
I am about to purchase a 2015 C300 with 45k miles on my question is how is the reliability on them? Anything specific I should look for? Coming from a bmw maintenance on it wasn’t too bad up until 130k miles+ any tips or recommendations would be appreciated.
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‘15 C300 4M Sport, ‘20 GLC300
Some ‘15s have issues with the wrist pin. I wouldn’t purchase the car if it does.
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heard it was only with 2015 models assembled before April 20th? The assembly of the one I was looking at was may so should be in the clear but regardless i’ll keep an out out for that thank you
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2015 C300 4matic
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Wouldn’t listen to those that say the wrist pin is an issue.had mine replaced and cars run great past 4K Miles. Got 36mpg according to onboard computer my last trip. Definitely ditch the Runflats if you can. Make the car ride like a tank every bump you hit feels like the car will explode.
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‘15 C300 4M Sport, ‘20 GLC300
Wouldn’t listen to those that say the wrist pin is an issue.had mine replaced and cars run great past 4K Miles. Got 36mpg according to onboard computer my last trip. Definitely ditch the Runflats if you can. Make the car ride like a tank every bump you hit feels like the car will explode.
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Wouldn’t listen to those that say the wrist pin is an issue.had mine replaced and cars run great past 4K Miles. Got 36mpg according to onboard computer my last trip. Definitely ditch the Runflats if you can. Make the car ride like a tank every bump you hit feels like the car will explode.
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what does the warranty look like with mb? I know with bmw’s they offer a 100k mile warranty if purchasing a CPO. Not to familiar with the way MB’s works
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2015 C300 Sport: Palladium, Premium, Multimedia, Leather, BLIS
I've had two 2015 C300's. The first went back with a “trade assist” from MB-USA because it was close to meeting lemon law requirements. I still have the second one with 33,000 miles on it now. It has not been trouble free, but much better than the first one.
My car was diagnosed with the wrist pin issue and repaired under warranty. It ran fine before the fix, and runs fine now. The issue, according to MB, is about engine noise and does not effect the function or durability of the engine. It's as noisy now as it was before, so the fix was more about peace of mind than anything else.
The C Class gets poor marks for reliability in every survey I've seen, so it is anything but a trouble free car. In my case, I was given a 7 year/70k extended warranty with my replacement car. Without that, I would have traded by now for another brand. It is a good car, and I enjoy driving it. It also is very economical for an AWD sedan, and has a stylish and comfortable interior. Sad to say, I find the build quality lacking and that has had a negative impact on the ownership experience.
BTW, I recently replaced the OEM runflats with Michelin all seasons, and the ride and handling are noticeably improved.
My car was diagnosed with the wrist pin issue and repaired under warranty. It ran fine before the fix, and runs fine now. The issue, according to MB, is about engine noise and does not effect the function or durability of the engine. It's as noisy now as it was before, so the fix was more about peace of mind than anything else.
The C Class gets poor marks for reliability in every survey I've seen, so it is anything but a trouble free car. In my case, I was given a 7 year/70k extended warranty with my replacement car. Without that, I would have traded by now for another brand. It is a good car, and I enjoy driving it. It also is very economical for an AWD sedan, and has a stylish and comfortable interior. Sad to say, I find the build quality lacking and that has had a negative impact on the ownership experience.
BTW, I recently replaced the OEM runflats with Michelin all seasons, and the ride and handling are noticeably improved.
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I've had two 2015 C300's. The first went back with a “trade assist” from MB-USA because it was close to meeting lemon law requirements. I still have the second one with 33,000 miles on it now. It has not been trouble free, but much better than the first one.
My car was diagnosed with the wrist pin issue and repaired under warranty. It ran fine before the fix, and runs fine now. The issue, according to MB, is about engine noise and does not effect the function or durability of the engine. It's as noisy now as it was before, so the fix was more about peace of mind than anything else.
The C Class gets poor marks for reliability in every survey I've seen, so it is anything but a trouble free car. In my case, I was given a 7 year/70k extended warranty with my replacement car. Without that, I would have traded by now for another brand. It is a good car, and I enjoy driving it. It also is very economical for an AWD sedan, and has a stylish and comfortable interior. Sad to say, I find the build quality lacking and that has had a negative impact on the ownership experience.
BTW, I recently replaced the OEM runflats with Michelin all seasons, and the ride and handling are noticeably improved.
My car was diagnosed with the wrist pin issue and repaired under warranty. It ran fine before the fix, and runs fine now. The issue, according to MB, is about engine noise and does not effect the function or durability of the engine. It's as noisy now as it was before, so the fix was more about peace of mind than anything else.
The C Class gets poor marks for reliability in every survey I've seen, so it is anything but a trouble free car. In my case, I was given a 7 year/70k extended warranty with my replacement car. Without that, I would have traded by now for another brand. It is a good car, and I enjoy driving it. It also is very economical for an AWD sedan, and has a stylish and comfortable interior. Sad to say, I find the build quality lacking and that has had a negative impact on the ownership experience.
BTW, I recently replaced the OEM runflats with Michelin all seasons, and the ride and handling are noticeably improved.
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As you are finding out, MY2015 was not a stellar year for the W205 C Class. It was after all the first year of production for this then brand new car in a brand new plant in Alabama. MY2016 saw some noticeable improvements: for example, no more oozing MBTex/Artico upholstery during specific cold climate conditions, no more huge gaps around the rear tail lights, etc. If your budget can handle it, I would suggest that you look for a late MY2016 or even a MY2017.
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Wouldn’t listen to those that say the wrist pin is an issue.had mine replaced and cars run great past 4K Miles. Got 36mpg according to onboard computer my last trip. Definitely ditch the Runflats if you can. Make the car ride like a tank every bump you hit feels like the car will explode.
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W205 C300 Sport Iridium Silver RWD
I've had two 2015 C300's. The first went back with a “trade assist” from MB-USA because it was close to meeting lemon law requirements. I still have the second one with 33,000 miles on it now. It has not been trouble free, but much better than the first one.
My car was diagnosed with the wrist pin issue and repaired under warranty. It ran fine before the fix, and runs fine now. The issue, according to MB, is about engine noise and does not effect the function or durability of the engine. It's as noisy now as it was before, so the fix was more about peace of mind than anything else.
The C Class gets poor marks for reliability in every survey I've seen, so it is anything but a trouble free car. In my case, I was given a 7 year/70k extended warranty with my replacement car. Without that, I would have traded by now for another brand. It is a good car, and I enjoy driving it. It also is very economical for an AWD sedan, and has a stylish and comfortable interior. Sad to say, I find the build quality lacking and that has had a negative impact on the ownership experience.
BTW, I recently replaced the OEM runflats with Michelin all seasons, and the ride and handling are noticeably improved.
My car was diagnosed with the wrist pin issue and repaired under warranty. It ran fine before the fix, and runs fine now. The issue, according to MB, is about engine noise and does not effect the function or durability of the engine. It's as noisy now as it was before, so the fix was more about peace of mind than anything else.
The C Class gets poor marks for reliability in every survey I've seen, so it is anything but a trouble free car. In my case, I was given a 7 year/70k extended warranty with my replacement car. Without that, I would have traded by now for another brand. It is a good car, and I enjoy driving it. It also is very economical for an AWD sedan, and has a stylish and comfortable interior. Sad to say, I find the build quality lacking and that has had a negative impact on the ownership experience.
BTW, I recently replaced the OEM runflats with Michelin all seasons, and the ride and handling are noticeably improved.
