2000 Mercedes-Benz C Class C240 Elegance - Buyers Advice

[paulmoonraker]

My mate might buy one of these. Potential for big bills? Running costs?... Any pointers or advice would be cracking

Also, other suggestions welcome at the £1500 price point...

'Semi-Automatic 4 Door Saloon in EXCELLENT CONDITION, Petrol, 75,000 miles, ABS, Air conditioning, 18-inch AMG alloy wheels, Full electric windows & electric seats, Full grey leather heated seats in excellent condition, Azure blue metallic paintwork, Power assisted steering, Air conditioning, Climate control, Cruise control, Immobiliser, Side airbags, Rear reversing camera, Remote window closure, Remote locking, Alarm, Drivers airbag, Height adjustable drivers seat, Adjustable steering wheel, Front and Rear armrest, Spare wheel, Heated door mirrors, Traction control, PAS, Auto-wiper sensors, V6 engine, K&N Air filter (upgraded air intake), Tiptronic gearbox, CD player, In-dash DVD player, Audio/Video remote controls, Rear headrest 7-inch screens, Body coloured bumpers, Rare side mirror indicator lights for this model, AMG body kit, AMG suspension, AMG exhaust, Front projector headlights, 2 keys, Selling with private number plate. Well maintained with good service'

[Robsti]

RUST!

[paulmoonraker]

Robsti said:

RUST!

How big a problem is that? (I did suspect that actually from other threads I have seen)

[Robsti]

BIG!

[ambuletz]

Robsti said:

VERY BIG!

EFA.

[paulmoonraker]

Cost to put right?

[Robsti]

Easier to buy a non rusting make of car! IMO .

[hurtlingturtle]

Thanks for the warnings, now I'm a proper member I can post
Anyway that particular car was a heap.....
Rusting wheel arches, water damaged interior, head gasket looked likely to pop soon and lastly rear suspension sounded very dodgy.....

Have now started looking at cheap Z3s instead.... Preferably the 2.8....
But having convinced the other half it now looks like she's changed her mind again and won't let me do it

Anyone recommend a decent reliable performance car for around 2k that still has some back seats.... 2+2 would suffice also...
Ta

[McHaggis]

A Saab 93 or 95 Aero....

[paulmoonraker]

Hi Mate,

I would open a new thread...

-P

[frosted]

hurtlingturtle said:

Thanks for the warnings, now I'm a proper member I can post
Anyway that particular car was a heap.....
Rusting wheel arches, water damaged interior, head gasket looked likely to pop soon and lastly rear suspension sounded very dodgy.....

Have now started looking at cheap Z3s instead.... Preferably the 2.8....
But having convinced the other half it now looks like she's changed her mind again and won't let me do it

Anyone recommend a decent reliable performance car for around 2k that still has some back seats.... 2+2 would suffice also...
Ta

Rx8

[veevee]

frosted said:

hurtlingturtle said:

Thanks for the warnings, now I'm a proper member I can post
Anyway that particular car was a heap.....
Rusting wheel arches, water damaged interior, head gasket looked likely to pop soon and lastly rear suspension sounded very dodgy.....

Have now started looking at cheap Z3s instead.... Preferably the 2.8....
But having convinced the other half it now looks like she's changed her mind again and won't let me do it

Anyone recommend a decent reliable performance car for around 2k that still has some back seats.... 2+2 would suffice also...
Ta

Rx8

NSIS

[GC8]

Does the C class suffer from cosmetic rust alone, or are they equally poor structurally? I ask as Ive been tempted by an AMG V8, and whilst theres no surface rust Im still unsure.

[Tophatron]

The C240 is probably the worst model in the range. Not especially fast but still pretty horrific on fuel...

As others have mentioned, rust is a problem on this vintage of C class too...

[Dog Star]

my OHs car is a C class coupe - 2002 model, with the Evo pack, panoramic roof etc. Really nice little car - perfect interior, runs like a swiss watch.

However it's going because the body is a scabrous mess It's not worth getting it sorted.