Looking at ’01 C240- any issues to look out for?
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Looking at ’01 C240- any issues to look out for?
Sorry all, I’m sure these posts get old. I am at work and going to look at this car in the morning- also have the dealer go over it. So, sorry for taking the low road here, time is of the essence. J Thanks in advance for this great forum!
Here’s what I know. 2001 C240 6-speed w/ sport package, 58K on it for 11,500. All dealer maintained, 2nd owner, w/ all maintenance since new done at our local dealer, who is doing the pre-purchase inspection and can provide records. Service mgr (friend of a friend) says he’ll fax me the results of the inspection in the morning. Owner says he bought the 6 speed wanting it, but his wife hates it- they’re looking for a wagon with an auto now. He sounds like a true enthusiast, I believe him. Also has new tires and recent oil change. Doesn’t sound as though this guy has skimped on anything.
So- are there known issues I need to look out for? I’ve read the MAF can be a trouble spot, but in the big pic small beans. Anything else? I need something reliable, and have always had Audi’s and BMW- I really would like to try an MB (have a few friends w/ them, and really love them.)
Huge, huge thanks all!
Eric
Here’s what I know. 2001 C240 6-speed w/ sport package, 58K on it for 11,500. All dealer maintained, 2nd owner, w/ all maintenance since new done at our local dealer, who is doing the pre-purchase inspection and can provide records. Service mgr (friend of a friend) says he’ll fax me the results of the inspection in the morning. Owner says he bought the 6 speed wanting it, but his wife hates it- they’re looking for a wagon with an auto now. He sounds like a true enthusiast, I believe him. Also has new tires and recent oil change. Doesn’t sound as though this guy has skimped on anything.
So- are there known issues I need to look out for? I’ve read the MAF can be a trouble spot, but in the big pic small beans. Anything else? I need something reliable, and have always had Audi’s and BMW- I really would like to try an MB (have a few friends w/ them, and really love them.)
Huge, huge thanks all!
Eric
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RE: Looking at ’01 C240- any issues to look out for?
The W203 C Class is a realy good car. But like with any car you can get a bad one. I have owned many Mercedes and what I would look out for the most is to make sure the AC/ Heat system work good and to look and see if everything on the interior is working.
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Thanks, I gotta admit though...
...the more I read about this year of the 240, the '01, the more apprehensive I get. I've seen lots of horror stories on electrical and virtually evrything else. Now I've had German cars all my life so I'm certainly not scared of them, but I do need reliability w/out exhorbitant repair costs. Just not sure. Guess it's worth the 100 dollar splurge on the pre-purchase inspection and also look at it's maintenance history very carefully.
All that said, it seems an awful lot of car for about 11K.
Thanks!
Eric
All that said, it seems an awful lot of car for about 11K.
Thanks!
Eric
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RE: Thanks, I gotta admit though...
Well its like I always say. You can get a bad one with anycar. A friend of mine bought a 2008 Toyota Tundra truck and with not even 1,000 miles on it, it stalled out and he had to call AAA, AC/Heat broke for some reason and he had some electrical issues. Point being with any car you can a bad one. With this C240 I would get it inspected realy well.
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RE: Thanks, I gotta admit though...
Sounds like a decent car for the money. can you get an extended warranty on it? is it a Certified Pre-Owned car? If the answers to my questions are yes and yes, i'd be tempted to take the chance.
Regards,
Will
Regards,
Will
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