Mercedes-Benz C-class Luxury
Mercedes-Benz C-class Luxury
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[May 31, 2003]
Susan Miller
Model Reviewed:
C230 Kompressor
Strength:
fun to drive, powerful engine
Weakness:
Car was in for repairs 5 times in less than one year, twice the sunroof had to be totally replaced, Dealership very apathetic and unresponsive to frustration Miserable experience, from the Dealership to the vehicle Similar Products Used: have 2003 Saab 93 convertible |
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[May 21, 2003]
mzhollywoodx3
Model Reviewed:
Mercedes-Benz C240
Strength:
Nice exterior.
Weakness:
Bad service, everything breaks and nothing gets fixed, back seat is too small, & not much trunk room. I have had nothing but problems with this car since the first week I got it. I bought the car brand new so I know everything was fine the day I bought it. I have also recieved bad service and treatment at my local Mercedes-Benz dealership. First off my sunroof stopped working, in the middle of a rainstorm. The sunroof wouldn't close, so I had to drive it to my dealership with an umbrella hanging through the sunroof. One day I was on the freeway and my engine started shaking and the car wouldn't go over 60 mph. My back brake light went out already! My gas gauge broke. I took it into the shop for all these problems, they kept the car for 5 days. I got the car back and the sunroof still doesn't work and the gas gauge is still broken. My brake assistant light keeps going on. When they had my car at the dealership they banged up the back bumper, they tore one of my leather seats, they tore the pannel in my passanger door and now my radio doesn't go off when I turn the car off. What else could go wrong. Well I'm sick of this, even though the car is beautiful it's a piece of junk and Mercedes won't do anything about it. I'm now going to buy a Cadillac Escalade, hopefully they'll be more dependable. |
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[May 05, 2003]
Francis Rollinger
Strength:
Great performance/handling with the Sport 3-link Independent Front Suspension with Stabilizer Bar, Sport Multi-Link with Gas Pressure Dampers Rear Suspension, 225/45ZR17 High Performance Tires and 7.5 x 17" 7 Spoke EVO Alloy Wheels, Electronic Stability Program, Anti-Slip Regulation, 4-Wheel ABS Disc Brakes and a Superchared/Intercolled 16V-14 Sequential Multipoint Fuel Injection.
Weakness:
Brake dust on inside of Alloy wheels 2003 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan, Optional Equipment: 5-Spd. Automatic Transmission, Premium Sound System, Factory Installed CD Changer, Heated Front Seats and the C2 Value Added Package (Autodimming Dr & Rrvw Mirror, Rain Sensor, Glass Sunroof, Power Rear-Window Sunshade)Magma Red with Charcoal Leather Inserts. |
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[Mar 27, 2003]
mmbrooks
Strength:
Style,Handling,Performance,Value.The INTEGRITY of the MERCEDES BENZ family.
Weakness:
I can't knock this car in any way. It's sex on wheels!!!! Thank God I was talked out of the Jag X-Type! This is the most incrediable ride. True Class, Performance & Value. Diane @ Crown is a true professional, cleaning every speck of dust off the car while explaining the details of all the many features. This car truely handles & performs like a true Mercedes. Looks & Style are unmatchable. Comfort! Long legs fit in both front & back seats comfortably. The Bose sound system is excellent. The Sport model is the way to go! Classy, Sexy & Sophisticated. You get what you pay for, what an amazeing VALUE. Similar Products Used: Jaguar X-Type, Lincoln Avaitor, Infinity M45, Lincoln LS, Nissan Maxima, Ford Explorer |
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[Mar 14, 2003]
caliguy_w2001
Strength:
motor,sunroof,leather,the six-speed
Weakness:
the 16 inch wheels and the power window switches. I shopped my but off look for that great deal and I got it! I guess it helps to be in sells. I got the car with leather, 6 speed, sun roof fully loaded. The only thang I did not get with it was the 17 inch rims. But at $25,000 out the door including taxes and everything is pretty good. The car is great I luv it!!!!!! Similar Products Used: I had a 98 accord that i beat on for 3 years but it was breaking down when I traded in. |
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[Mar 07, 2003]
j e
Model Reviewed:
Mercedes C230
Strength:
acceleration sound system (premium sound preferred) climate control steering wheel control of stereo gauges easy to read storage space hatchback very verssatile panorama sun roof great
Weakness:
rear window small with limited visibility side mirrors too small seats hard to get in just right position glove box too small with CD changer no standard CD player???!! a $29000 mercedes is still a mercedes. This car has lots of great features at a great price. Similar Products Used: none |
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[Feb 22, 2003]
BETTY NAEINI
I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR LOOSING POWER DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. THEIR IS A POSSIBILITY THIS CAR HAS A DEFECT. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE RELIABILITY OF THIS CAR AND FEAR FOR MY SAFETY. IT HAS BEEN IN TWO TIMES NOW AND IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. |
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[Feb 18, 2003]
Rachel S
Model Reviewed:
280C
Strength:
Turning radius, easy to park, acceleration, fun to drive.
Weakness:
Not front wheel drive and brake dust. I had to be talked into buying this car. Was looking at Chrysler/Ford as a result of auto accident. I LOVE this car. Have driven most all the various offerings in the auto world at one time or another; they do not compare. Will always drive MB from now on. Similar Products Used: Dodge/Toyota |
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[Feb 16, 2003]
airlee23
Model Reviewed:
/C230 KMT
Strength:
Overall vehicle performance is good
Weakness:
ESP malfuncations and steering wheel control failures Controls failure - Sterring wheel controls failure (No controls of wipers, turn signal, and horns. Was dring at highway speed of 65 mph and the windshield wipers failed, almost caused major accident. Some major problems with electronic or mechanical controls. |
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[Jan 31, 2003]
robhs
Model Reviewed:
/C230
Strength:
Style, comfort (leather seats only, because the fabric seat makes it cheap looking and causes static in the winter), handling, ease to manoeuvre and park, versatile fold-down backseats. Price - really an affordable luxury.
Weakness:
The plastic part of the rear window! The Kompressor engine is a bit noisy, but it's worth the compromise with the extra power you get. I won't use this car in the snow though, but that's not what it's designed for. I bought the car for 3 months now and I am totally satisfied so far. With the 6-speed manual version, it is a really fun car to drive with great responsiveness and handling. It is one of the most powerful car on the market that is environmental friendly. It has ultra low emission labelling, with fairly good fuel economy in city, and excellent on highway. I almost got the BMW330coupe which is an even better drive, but my family thought it is not as comfortable as passengers, and the backseat is even tighter than this hatchback, and the fully loaded version cost $10000 more. I am also aware that the Japanese cars are much more reliable, but no matter how pricy they get, they just don't attract as much attention and envy as the German cars. Similar Products Used: owned: Mercedes E320, Lexus E300, RS300, Acura Integra and Legend, Volvo 850 test driven: MB C240,C320,CLK 320,ML320, BMW 320,325,330,540, Infinity, Lexus |