2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 (W203) - MotorWeek Retro

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[@matte8441]

I own a 2002 C320. I work as a mechanic and have driven a lot of high end cars like Bentley, Lexus, BMW and so on and despite its age the C320 can rival those newer cars in smoothness and comfort. Not as good, but close. Wrenched on a lot of W205s and I still like the W203s more.

[@ys_a1659]

The W203 was a really nice car back then. It was strange that it was nearly as heavy as the W210 E-Class.

[@shahab_shawn_siahpoosh]

I've owned more than 20 cars and have driven lots of rentals. None of them have been as comfortable as my 2003 C230 Sport Coupe for long driving. I drove it between DC and NC 4 times in 48 hours and it was a pure pleasure car to drive. What a shame that as they age their electronics starts to give you problems and it becomes very expensive to maintain

[@tonychavez2083]

we bought a C240 when they 1st came out. powertrain was bulletproof

[@antwanmcclain8909]

Never seen a C320 in the U.S without a sunroof.

[@coldpllay]

US takes most time full option cars i think and they're cheaper than in Europe.

[@connerflick3127]

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[@ic1815]

The car they got here is spec’d with real leather - rare for C320 and C240.

[@niklasareschoug9677]

3 2 liters v6 (m112) is beautiful

[@sv_cheats1970]

Name a more iconic duo then rust and the pre facelift W203's. Other than that they're great cars. The shell is interesting for V8 swaps.

[@szymeklawik7636]

My 2002 has no rust . Guess I got lucky

[@sv_cheats1970]

@@szymeklawik7636 well the climate in which you live also has huge influence.

[@szymeklawik7636]

@@sv_cheats1970 true and the uk is very wet. I also live by the sea. I do take care of my car so that will probably be it also.

[@sv_cheats1970]

@@szymeklawik7636 you must be very precise in your maintenance if it doesn't have any rust problems 😁

[@jamie7664]

Nah, the 203 has nothing on the 202 and 210 when it comes to rust 😂

[@connerflick3127]

The new Infiniti G35 Coupe. When did it start for you?

[@piscatawaymechanic]

This car was so popular especially in the dmv area. Sold like hotcakes just like the pt cruiser did In 2001 .. unfortunately most are junked and if you can find a nice one for sale it’s plagued with small annoying and pricey mechanical issues and outdated technology you feel slightly dated driving one

[@RetroCarReviews]

I don't know why because they're my least favorite of all the c-class's... my favorite is the OG 190E

[@piscatawaymechanic]

I loved my 190e . It didn’t have much power but it saved my life when I lost control on a patch of road with black ice and hit a tree. I wasn’t hurt at all and got out the car ..

[@RetroCarReviews]

Did you have the diesel or the 2.3

[@RetroCarReviews]

Cause at least if it's going to be slow let it be a diesel, That's what they do best

[@RetroCarReviews]

I would kill for a W201 in an AMG version

[@Sanpedranoazul]

You're killing it man 🥳🥳🥳

[@erict8067]

It’s just a repost…

[@RetroCarReviews]

MOTORWEEK HAS NOT UPLOADED YET, SO IT ISN'T A REPOST BTW!

[@teewhypleasure]

How can I service the jear engine, it's not selecting very well?

[@dimaslopez-dejesus2371]

2001 Mercedes-Benz C320 is a luxury sport sedan compared to the Acura 3.2TL Type-S, Audi A4 2.8, BMW 330i, Lexus IS300, and Volvo S60 T5.

[@TeeroyHammermill]

The Catera was super lame compared to the other cars you mentioned.

[@damilolaakanni]

The Catera was the worst of the competitors. It shows how lazy Cadillac was in the 90's.

[@dimaslopez-dejesus2371]

Wait a minute Cadillac Catera is not a luxury sport sedan

[@connerflick3127]

When did it start for you? The new G35 Coupe.

[@aigerakabane8126]

Same here ❤