Should I buy it?

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G51CAV

Original Poster:

926 posts

199 months

Monday 17th November 2008
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I'm seriously considering buying a one owner 54 plate C320 classic with FMSH and 59k on it.

I'd welcome any comments from anyone who knows these cars, what their like to live with and any faults I should be looking out for.

splosher

3,936 posts

184 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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Hi there

I had a 54 C220, great car. Initially did not impress hugely, but over two years was excellent at everything, except the RWD in the snow where the traction control was completely flummoxed by the conditions. Controls were lovely, nicely weighted and performance was adequate. No reliability problems and would have another one, except that I am looking for an E280CDI estate now.... Good luck

Gazzab

21,109 posts

283 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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just turn off the tract control in the snow!

mercedes tech

261 posts

217 months

Sunday 11th January 2009
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spark plugs are now due at present mileage, not cheap,
autobox should have had oil n filter replaced at 35k, check for this,
rear springs common for snapping
front suspension bushes common,
check for no heater flap clicking upon startup, costly,

very nice good cars, worked on em for years,