2021 C300 all good?
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2026 GLC300 4Matic (X254)
2021 C300 all good?
Hello. I am considering a new C300. I've had a W204 and X204. I stayed away from the 205 models in the beginning since they seemed so problematic. Now that 2021 is the last model year, would you say that most/all of the kinks and issues have been resolved? M264 engine I think in these? Pretty good so far? 9G Tronic proving to be better than the old 7G Plus? Are these 205 eating 4MATIC parts like the old 204s? I think they used to have issues with internal transfer cases? I am looking at cars with basic sunroof, not the pano roof.
All the ones I am looking at are built in South Africa. Would you take the plunge? I don't like the new 206 rear end at all, btw.
All the ones I am looking at are built in South Africa. Would you take the plunge? I don't like the new 206 rear end at all, btw.
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The M264 is very new, hard to say if it has established its own track record yet.
The 9G has some complaints of hard shifting in W222.
Factory warranty takes care of these things for a while, but then you need to decide if you will keep the car long term or not.
The 9G has some complaints of hard shifting in W222.
Factory warranty takes care of these things for a while, but then you need to decide if you will keep the car long term or not.
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1986 Light Ivory R107 560SL & 2024 W206 Starling Blue C300 4MATIC AMG-Line, Exclusive Trim
Having had experience with a 2015 and my current 2020, they have improved so much. The new engine is much more refined, although still a noticeable 4 banger, no rattles, and minimal creaking compared with the 2015 (only creaks when it sits in the sun and gets really hot). Mine is the last year of the Alabama built ones, and what I’ve seen and heard is that the SA built ones are even slightly better. I do have an occasional harsh downshift with my 9G which I didn’t with the 7G plus, but apart from that I really can’t complain, it’s way better built than my first one, and much more solid. I will say though, that this new one still isn’t as solid as my old 2010, which had 120k miles when I got rid of it, and was basically a tank.
