philcafedelmar
New Member
Hi all,
I am new on here and will hopefully be the owner of a Mercedes before the end of the week.
I am looking to buy a used C220 or C180 Kompressor. Both Sports Coupe.
The years I am looking at are 2001-2003 due to my budget of £4500.00.
I was hoping someone might be able to offer some advice. Such as what to look out for so I don't end up with a turkey!
Is there anything specific to these models that I should be aware of?
Also, with regard to mileage, I don't want to go higher than 70,000. Is that wise of me or should I be open to looking at cars up to say 100,000?
I will be looking at both private and trade and unfortunately I don't have anyone mechanically minded who can come with me.
I walked away from one today (Year 2002 / Millage 69,000) as the exhaust was black and rusted which set a few alarm bells ringing. Was I too hasty in deciding to leave it or is this common on exhausts on cars of this age?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Phil.
I am new on here and will hopefully be the owner of a Mercedes before the end of the week.
I am looking to buy a used C220 or C180 Kompressor. Both Sports Coupe.
The years I am looking at are 2001-2003 due to my budget of £4500.00.
I was hoping someone might be able to offer some advice. Such as what to look out for so I don't end up with a turkey!
Is there anything specific to these models that I should be aware of?
Also, with regard to mileage, I don't want to go higher than 70,000. Is that wise of me or should I be open to looking at cars up to say 100,000?
I will be looking at both private and trade and unfortunately I don't have anyone mechanically minded who can come with me.
I walked away from one today (Year 2002 / Millage 69,000) as the exhaust was black and rusted which set a few alarm bells ringing. Was I too hasty in deciding to leave it or is this common on exhausts on cars of this age?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Phil.