c200 sport

[stevie boy 01]

hi all .. i have just bought a c200 sport (2000 model) and would like to no a wee bit about them and this is the place to find out , so is it a good merc or what .. do i need to no about any bad bits or things that go on theese cars .. 76k full history auto- tip....i get the car on wed... i am a bmw man and have been for 7 years but i wanted a merc again and got this .. so are they any good .... .. be good now ...and i am newbie to the site ...

 

[Hibbo]

No = a reply in the negative.
Know = to be aware of something.

Unfortunately I have NO knowledge of the C-class and as such don't KNOW anything about them.

There are plenty of people on here who do KNOW them though, I think the Cs of that era fare better than the Es.


PS. Have a listen to Queens of the Stone Age - No one knows!

 

[jberks]

Hi Stevie and welcome to the site.
I think you have a great motor there. Many say the 1993 E class was the last of the greats, personally I think it was the W202 (yours). At 76k its pretty much run it (just).

2000 was around the time that MB were mucking about with bodywork so check areas like the boot lock for rust. MB may fix it foc if it is rusty - some were some weren't. As Hibbo says, an E of that era (I had one) fare much worse than the C so don't be too concerned about horror stories - people tend, unreasonably, to lump then together.

Also check that the gearbox oil and filters have been changed, They may not have been, even with FMBSH as it wasn't considered necessary, but in reality it should have been done around 60k so have it done.

Other than that, it's pretty bullet proof. Not as sporty or 'feely' as a 3 series, but drive it for a few days and you'll fall in love.
I went test driving with a friend a few years ago. Took out a 330i and a 330d - fully loaded, then got back into my 4 year old C220 in the car park and just had no desire to change. They just have something.
Enjoy.

 

[eric242340]

I agree with JBerks, the C200 is a good car with few major problems, however pull out the transmission dipstick (whilst the engine and transmission are hot) and check the colour of the oil. If its black or smells burnt - change the oil and filter. It should be red/neutral in colour. and 60,000 is about its limit. Todays models with the 722.9 Transmission are supposed to run for life on the same oil. But at 60,000 I would still change oil/filter and oil pan seal.

 

[stevie boy 01]

thanks guys for the info .. i like the c200 sport and has no rust on it .. i have just sold my bmw 325i as i am now in mid 40s so i thought its time for a change .. i had an old 190 years ago and loved it so i have went back to the mercs.. does anyone no if it is chain driven or belt....and again i have found a fantastick forum as i was a member of e36 coupe . com .. but this forum is better///lol..hope to hear from some of you guys who have the c200 ...

 

[Blobcat]

There is a GTG near you soon - here One of the possible attendees has a C200

 

[jberks]

does anyone no if it is chain driven or belt....and again i have found a fantastick forum as i was a member of e36 coupe . com .. but this forum is better///lol..hope to hear from some of you guys who have the c200 ...

All mercs are duplex chain drive so no worries there.
I've still got my C220 (same car +200cc) and can't bear to part with it, so look forward to a LONG relationship with yours!

 

[stevie boy 01]

cheers for the info , and i get the car today so hope it is as good as my bmw....cant wait to get it on the road....thanks again...