2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C240 review from North America
"Great luxury sedan for the $$$. I would buy another one!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My C240 is great. Changed the oil and the serpentine belt.
Replaced the under car plastic skirting - I suspect the dealer failed to put it back on - after Service A or Service B. The Service A and Service B is a rip-off - learn to do it yourself.
General comments?
Great handling for a sedan.
Will cruise effortlessly @ 80 MPH all day.
Average 25 - 27 MPG --- best tank was 30 MPH - light traffic @ 70 MPH.
Could use a little more HP - there's a hill that the C240 needs to kick down the transmission one gear on - if you are not moving fast enough.
Carries 4 people easily - plus luggage. 5 is alright going to lunch - but not much further.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 18000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2008 |