Overview & Reviews
Two new models debut: the C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe and the C320 wagon.
- Solid construction, safety features, big-Benz styling.
- Tight squeeze for backseat occupants, can get pricey for its segment.
User Reviews:
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Highly Disappointed - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By Claudia Valle - November 30 - 2:16 amI would not recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a reliable automobile. This car has lost more interior pieces than I have been able to keep up with. The electrical components of this car leaves a lot to be desired. I had to replace the alternator at 52,000 miles - the first time in my lifetime as a car owner that I have had to change an alternator this soon. This vehicle has really tarnished my image of the Mercedes Benz brand. When you pay this much for a small sedan, you expect reliability, quality, and decent peace of mind. Wish I would have opted for the Lexus instead.
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Lemon or Orange - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By Alinago - December 17 - 10:00 amI have never, in my life, had a car as bad as this Benz....for over 3 yrs of ownership, my car has been in the "shop" more than Ive driven it. As soon as its fixed with one problem, 2 days later it has another. Ive givin it plenty of chances...25 strikes, your OUT. So,the only option now is to say good buy to it forever.!
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I cant even Lie about it.. - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By Mike in VA - June 11 - 6:40 amTo be perfectly honest I was going to leave an excellent review, Why? Because I need to get rid of this absolute failure of a car! But I thought and came to the conclusion: I cant even lie about this piece of junk, I wouldnt be able to sleep at night. I bought it used in 04 with 22K, still under warranty, within 2 months the transmission went out, they replaced free with a new one, not too bad right? WRONG! then (no warranty) due to the tranny problem (or visa versa) the torque converter and radiator went bad: $3500 2 catalepsy converters: $1100 ea 2 alternators: $1000ea 2 mass airflow intakes: $900ea 5 SETS OF TIRES AND 4 BREAK JOBS (with rotors), they dont give us enough room to list all failures
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A Fluke Death? - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By Wanda M. - June 9 - 10:18 pmOriginal owner. The dealer check up before the trip was $948. At 58,000 miles the transmission/torque converter has crashed suddenly without warning! Stranded 2,000 miles from home. The BB value is $2,500 to $4,000 ,but the repairs are going to be $7,500. Without the repairs the car is just scrap parts or a donation to a schools automotive program.
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Horrible car - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By Alex - May 4 - 4:14 amI bought the car with 160k miles on it in 2013 and was I though that the car should last really long with no problems. But unfortunately, it was nothing than nightmare. I diagnosed the car before buying and everything was fine. My first mechanical problem occurred after 2.5 months - automatic door went out, I payed 400$ to fix it. After a week rear window automatic sunshade went off as well, I decided to leave it as is, since it too expensive to repair. In 3 more months alternator and battery died. In 3 more months blow motor problems started to take place, hot air only and wasnt able to turn air conditioner off until shut off the car, so I replaced blow motor, but after 2 weeks climate control panel stopped working. After some period of time the car just stalled on the road, the car was towed and crankshaft sensor was dead. In 1 month water pump started to jamming and the car stalled couple of time again. In addition, rust started to occur all over the car and it the car looked horrible, just horrible. Transmission problems took place as well, sometimes it was shifted strange and it stocked on the same gear two times, so I pulled out the car and restarted the engine. So, after I spend 3000$ on repairs I decided to sell it. Even though I paid a little more than 4k when I bought it, maximum I got is 2.5K. It was such a relief to rid off from this car. The only con was that the car was extremely fast and fund to drive, but it can not compensate all mechanical issues.
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sick of Mercedes - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By cheapBenz - April 6 - 10:00 amIn shop for warranty work @ 7000, 12000, 17000 miles and heading back @ 28000 miles. Factory tires wore out at 22000. Sunshade and sunroof problems. Noisy brakes. No power brakes upon cranking. Items replaced so far: front sun visors, wipers, steering wheel switches, vent grille, front & rear sunshade, cd player. I have a BMW 325 with 33000 miles, tires still in great shape, NO PROBLEMS EVER! When I asked dealer why tires were wearing so fast and so irregular, they stated this car will just do that! Would have traded long ago but obviously dealers know this is a CHEAP MADE car. Resale/ trade value is horrible.
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Youve been warned! Dont buy it! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By RLee - November 24 - 10:06 pmI bought this car when gas prices were $4 a gallon in Texas. It looked nice, drove well, got good gas mileage and had very low mileage. I thought it would be a great little car for my 75 mile daily round trip. I paid what I thought was a fair price, and my bank even offered to finance more. Since my purchaser, I have replaced or repaired the following (at 29,000 mi): brakes, alternator, radiator, blinker (and not just bulbs-housing), had major electrical problems, automatic rear passenger door, front passenger seat module (drained battery), CD player no longer works, sunroof just went out last week,drivers seat no longer works, steering control no longer works, another blinker went out . .
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Never buy this car - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By Melissa - February 8 - 12:20 amI bought this car with 50000 miles on it. I drove it off the lot of the whole sale dealer and the day after started having problems. It may be because its used and I dont know how the person before me treated the car. Ive had the car for a year and put over $4,000 into it already in repairs. As soon as its fixed something else seems to go wrong. Not to mention the gas mileage is terrible!
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Big Name, Little Performance! - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By BlueSuedeJay - October 20 - 11:20 amI have had my 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Coupe for 2 1/2 years, after only one year the gas tank leaked in my garage, and my car needed to be towed out. At 9,500 miles they had to repack the wheel bearings and tighten sunroof. Now with 21,000 miles they need to be replaced again the sunrrof squeaks. My car makes a horrible sound until it warms up, everytime you start it. The dealership service manager said that this is normal for this model. It sounds like a diesel, or a 12 year old car. The supercharger lacks performance and consistency in its output (six speed). The cloth seats stain if any water touches them. I traded up from a 1997 Ford Mustang GT. In every aspect of performance, the Mustang was better. This is a horrible car hiding under a Mercedes Benz Logo. I will never own another Mercedes again.
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WARNING, I got a lemon(READ THIS) - 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
By adrian cox - August 8 - 2:00 amThis has been the worst car that I have purchased. I am 24 years old I finally was able to afford a mercedes and look what I got.I have 16 problems with the in 6 months.I had to a lawyer.I only can use 700 characters that is not enough for me to exlpain all of the problems I which I could.Lots engine, fuel problems, and sunshade failures.
