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DeesHobart, TAS
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Great car and no problems
I suggest Daniel S needed to do more research and check ups before he bought that car, he claims only 6 months before ?
How did he verify it only needed 1 "top up " of oil in the previous 15,000 k's ??
I suggest the car was NOT in fact properly serviced from what he has said.
He used the SAME servicemen as the previous owner ??
Bad move.
These cars are amazing when looked after by competent Service Agents..preferebly authorised by MB.
I have a C200 2005 Kompressor Elegance with 116,000 k's on the clock ALWAYS serviced by the Agent and NEVER a problem !!
Purchased in March 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Dealers for A$10,000.00.
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Philip
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
- C200 (2011-2014)
- Verified purchase
Super slick drive - luxury you can afford!
We use the car for everyday driving and find it such a pleasure to drive. The steering wheel turns so effortlessly (you won't know what I'm talking about until you experience it), it has mind boggling good fuel economy (for diesel version which we have), and service is required very infrequently compared to many other cars.
These cars hold up very well long term without risk of costly repairs.
As an everyday luxury car, you can't go past this!
Purchased in July 2021.
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Yvonne DSydney, NSW
Very disappointing
Started off as such a wonderful drive but after a few years there was a problem with the engine. One of the engine parts (we learned) was known to fail over time. The cam shaft adjuster for the m271 engine is made from cast iron and it’s operation against the single-row steel timing chain causes the teeth to wear prematurely. The teeth can break off. This can lead to dangerous and serious engine damage. It cost $10 000 to fix. The component design has since been changed and is not a problem in new vehicles. Will never buy Mercedes again. Very let down.
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KWL
- 4 reviews
Good drive
Love our C200, it has turned into our family car, fits 2 car seat in perfectly. Loving the performance of the car, the car is very quiet when we drive on the highway. Running cost is quite low compared to our previous car. One of the dislike about this car is without voice control which is very common among new cars.
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BSFAU
- 50 reviews
Is this a good car?
My wife's 2009 was bought brand new and has had to be towed at least twice now for critical electrical failures. Sure it is a beautifully designed car and performs well but when its service costs reach 2500 a time you expect the car to be faultless and trouble free which it isn't. Its diesel engine is fantastic but over time I feel that it is harsh and very smokey. Would not recommend another.
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bigted1AU
Excellent
The best car I have ever owned. Previous cars - VW beetle, Volvo 144GL, VW Golf 77, HQ Holden, Honda Accord 1980, Mazda 626, Holden Astra TC CD, BMW 525E, BMW 318i x 3.
The ride and handling is excellent. When servicing the staff treat you special, compared when our holden is serviced. Brakes will probably require servicing at 110,000Km. Coolant only requires changing at 250,000Km and gearbox oil is not changed. Tyres 100,000km rotate every 10k by Jax. Service is cheep compared to a Subaru every 6 months and Holden Astra. I only visited the ser...Read more
2 comments
My wife's 2008 c220CDI failed once during the warranty period and had to be towed. It is a good quality nice performing car but my greatest annoyance is that every 2 or 3 months some alert or error co... Read more
mes up causing unnecessary worry - sometimes it is for oil or coolant topup, sometimes it is for an electrical setting which we are told to ignore. After 5 years of ownership, I find this to be intolerably annoying.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
babychloeasked
I need to fit three child seats in the back seat. Is this an option? I was upsizing from a smaller MB, but have realised the back seat width is negligible at 140cm.
Would love to hear some feedback either way. Thanks.
1 answer
I personally never had to fit child seats however I can guess that two would fit easily but the third one in the middle might be a bit of a squeeze. The answer will also likely be dependant on the size of the child seats in question also.
Tony Heyasked
how would this car be for a family of 5 visiting UK for 3 weeks as a rental car with 3 boys 16, 19 and 21 years old all 6 foot to 6 foot 2 in tall ie. is there enough space for a grown family and luggage. Luggage is only for to and from airport.
2 answers
The outside rear seats will accomodate taller people because the front seats are indented to allow for greater knee room. However the middle rear seat would be a squeeze for anyone other than a child, largely because of the lack of legroom and the transmission tunnel. There would be no problem with the luggage but in my opinion this car wouldn't be ideal for a big family for 3 weeks because of that rear middle seat. Plus if the driver is tall that seat may have to be further back which will cut down room for that rear passenger.
A (diesel) Ford Mondeo wagon would be better (albeit less luxurious). Hope this helps.
Hi Tony
The rear seats are pretty large my two lads are similar size as yours, three may be a little cramped though. Sounds like you may need something a little larger like SUV or people mover.
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Frustrated waiting
You have been lucky,I have a C220CDi new from 2008. Have spent thousands on service etc. some issues due to incompetent service technicians when there is a problem on pre-existing issues after warrant... Read more
y Mercedes Benz Australia will not answer calls or emails to thier customer service area. I have been disgusted by their level of service.Should anyone require evidence of my comments please contact me.