CLK 200 2006 - Pointers?
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CLK 200 2006 - Pointers?
Hi all !
I hope you dont mind me joining the forum as Im considering buying a Mercedes CLK 200 from Japan. ( I am based in Botswana)
Currently driving a VW GTI.
The car has 53K in the clock and both keys.
I would like to know the following if anybody could assist:
1.) Im guessing the 60K service would be a major one. What is/should be changed out?
2.)Are the auto gearboxes pretty solid on these vehicles ?
3.) What are the parts that are known to give issues on this vehicle?
I will have to replace the stereo as my Japanese is not great
Any advice would be appreciated. I am reading through the threads but anything extra would help.
Cheers
I hope you dont mind me joining the forum as Im considering buying a Mercedes CLK 200 from Japan. ( I am based in Botswana)
Currently driving a VW GTI.
The car has 53K in the clock and both keys.
I would like to know the following if anybody could assist:
1.) Im guessing the 60K service would be a major one. What is/should be changed out?
2.)Are the auto gearboxes pretty solid on these vehicles ?
3.) What are the parts that are known to give issues on this vehicle?
I will have to replace the stereo as my Japanese is not great
Any advice would be appreciated. I am reading through the threads but anything extra would help.
Cheers
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Is this a C200 CDI (diesel) or C200 Kompressor? The diesel is fairly reliable. The supercharged engine has been known for a few problems, like timing chains failing early. The 5-speed 722.6 transmission is pretty solid. It was sold as "sealed for life" but I;d recommend a fluid and filter change every 40K miles.
If you will have the dealer do you service, it will be very expensive. here in the US< most dealers charge around $300 for a standard oil change + fluid top-off and inspection service. Other things are extra and can easily run over $1000 when you add in things like transmission service, brake fluid changes, spark plugs, etc. You download the maintenance manual from mbus.com, "owner's section' to see what the recommended service intervals are. This won't cover the C200 (iit was not sold here), but if it's the Kompressor, just check the MY2002 C230 - it's the same engine.
If you will have the dealer do you service, it will be very expensive. here in the US< most dealers charge around $300 for a standard oil change + fluid top-off and inspection service. Other things are extra and can easily run over $1000 when you add in things like transmission service, brake fluid changes, spark plugs, etc. You download the maintenance manual from mbus.com, "owner's section' to see what the recommended service intervals are. This won't cover the C200 (iit was not sold here), but if it's the Kompressor, just check the MY2002 C230 - it's the same engine.
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Hi Rudeney
Thanks for the reply
It is definitely the C200 Kompressor 1.8L . Surely a petrol variant is more reliable and cheaper spares wise then a diesel??
This is not a local model here either so thats why I was hoping some forum people know more about the vehicle. Trans and Engine reliability being my main concerns!
Cheers
Thanks for the reply
It is definitely the C200 Kompressor 1.8L . Surely a petrol variant is more reliable and cheaper spares wise then a diesel??
This is not a local model here either so thats why I was hoping some forum people know more about the vehicle. Trans and Engine reliability being my main concerns!
Cheers
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It seems that the only major problem with the 1.8l I4 is the single-row timing chain that can fail prematurely. Based on what is reported on the forums, it's not a rampant problem, but there are enough issues to be of some concern. The good news is that timing chain is fairly easy to replace. In fact, I'd say easier to replace than the typical FWD car's timing belt.
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as a person who had a 1.8L supercharged engine (c230 kompressor) the m271 engine should be burned in hell.. Timing chain problems are a problem like rodney said, but then you have the problem with the Cam adjusters leaking oil into the engine harness, then the problem with the PCV valves and hoses always blowing and causing headaches. Even so i know people who have had 0 problems with their m271 engine and have no idea about what i'm talking about. But I'd still avoid it and get a 320, also gas milage wont be much of a difference. you'd be surprised how efficient the m112 engine is.
