Here's Why The Cheapest Mercedes-Benz is Often the Best Mercedes=Benz - C-Class Review and Guide
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.พ. 2020
- SOLD Book values on older Mercedes-Benz cars show an interesting phenomenon - the entry-level C-Class loses a far less significant portion of its value, and at a certain point, can even by the same money as an S-Class that cost three times as much when new. But does that mean you should opt for the S? If you're budget minded, then absolutely not.
One reason the S depreciates like it fell off a cliff while the C holds better value is the lack of complication with the C - by necessity and design, they are simpler, more reliable cars that are much easier to maintain than the higher dollar Mercedes-Benz vehicles loaded with complicated systems and high tech gadgetry. While the S is certainly an incredible Q-Ship and one of the finest vehicles to drive when in tip-top condition, maintaining it to that level will cost one hell of a lot more than in the C.
So take it ass you will - yes, the S is a superior machine in terms of engineering, but the C is engineered to be simple and reliable. Full review and test drive by Bill of a 2007 C 230 Sport. The car is SOLD - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
This is the greatest car reviews I have ever heard. This guy is genius.
As soon as he went on a rant, I hit the like button. This guy knows what we want to hear.
His rants are entertaining. But he speaks the truth.
My fave ranter -- I love it
You must be new here…
my wife isnt into cars but loves the rants as he is brutally honest
Hi Bill,
These C classes are incredibly popular here in Bulgaria, a small country from eastern europe. Most of the W203's here are diesel, with the majority of them being the C220 CDI. These rust, but nowhere as bad as the W202's. Incredibly reliable engines overall, and bulletproof drivetrain. And a very good sound system I might add.
now I know where to stash the goodies
Popular with the Bulgarian crime syndicates
@@Callsignethiopia No, they drive better cars. The Mercedes is the basic to go, if you want something a little bit nicer than an econobox. I mean, you can pick one as low as for €1k. €4,5k, if you wanna better trim model and good maintenance history. Of course the C55 is going to cost you €15k, but you can get a nice Benz for much less. I mean my underpaid school teacher is driving one of these. I doubt that they are terrible to maintain.
I could listen to you for hours! Great job ...beautiful Benz
Man, imagine a road trip with him! I'd come from Europe only for that.
I have owned a 2001 'C' Class 320 Elegance for many years, superb car. With its V6 motor it's given me effortless motoring over the years, and it still receives admiring looks after all these years!
I'm not going to rant about the weather... goes into a rant about the weather 😂😂
And a rant about the birds & his neighbors
My sister has one almost identical to this. "Almost" being it's no where near as clean & has 90k more miles than this example. Still solid, performs as it should, & has only suffered general maintenance/standard wear & tear. New recall on the sunroof moulding just today however. Also, GOD BLESS YOU for your rant on the bs we must endure on the highways. TRUTH.
Btw the best joke I have ever heard is when you commented on a biker without a helmet. There goes an organ donor 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
"Cycle donors" is what they are called- wife is a doctor
Yes lol!!!
It cracked me up 😂😂😂😂
This 💩 had me laughing like crazy 🤣🤣🤣
Hey Bill, Thanks for sharing the C-Class.
I lost my best friend of 44 years last April riding his Harley to get detailed to sell with no helmet on...Thanks for pointing out the insanity.....J/C
That's a shame. More importantly, he was "free" to make that choice!
I completely agree. These were great cars! My friend bought one of the first of this generation around 2000. Despite being a "baby benz", it was very well made with great materials. It went down the highway like a dream.
It had some shocking electrical gremlins fresh from the factory. If I remember correctly, a turn signal light would fault, and the car would automatically use the fog light instead. Crazy stuff. Lots of warranty trips for that!
I'd consider these a used car bargain if you can find a clean one. I can't believe how cheap they are. The oldest I could find were from 2005ish. I'm surprised there aren't more survivors a bit older.
My dad used to have this car when I was small. And now he owns a c200 coupe 2019 now. Still finds memorable of this old c class!
Its 2022 and I'm watching this Video, listening to this guy talk makes me want to go back and find this model and buy one!
A lot of times on the tube people comment that the video maker "Talks to much .... get on with it" .... but no one ever says with you ... that is the wonderful part of your vids !!! Keep 'em coming !
Properly one of the best reviews ever, so entertaining love this guy lmao ! Hi from Melbourne, Australia, I pick up my C180 tomorrow cant wait ! thanks for the rant mate
You are hilarious!🤣🤣🤣 I own a 2006 C230 and you've made me like it even more than I already do. Keep these reviews coming!
ME TOO ..... now I want to hold onto it forever ..... see my comments up above just earlier
Are they reliable bro I'm thinking of getting an c240 2002 model 😂😂
My boy has the CLK280 Sport in 2007 guise and I actually prefer the driving experience to my SL320 and the wife's CLS CDI! The V6 is a joy and the car is so balanced - it is also a practical car and looks great dressed up in its AMG clothes! What a nice acr your 4 door would make somebody - really get the message you put over about the value, style and practicality of owning this model - especially the 2007! Another great video son keep em coming. Will be in town again come October - hope we catch some of the crisp sunny weather we enjoy in Naples every year.
I had a 2003 C240 and you are absolutely correct about the water based paint...mine started rusting at the bottom, was annoying. Still a joy to drive.
Bill, you are such a hilarious guy. Every time I see your nice videos I enjoy them very much. The cherry on the pie is the great cars you usually review. Thank you. BTW. I bought my W203 C350 2007 same sport / AMG specs as this one 1 year ago because of this video. It’s my daily. I love it
Had the same car clean as this bought it with the intake manifold out with check engine light first then the transmission went out a year later I had to fix it overall nice car this is the car that almost turned me into a Mercedes Benz Tech that 2.5L V6 engine handling is superb fun to drive I live in New Jersey bought from Pittsburgh about 6hr drive one way it took me about 4hours back on I-80 I was hitting 150MPH the guy told me he had the limiter taken off years ago before he sold it to me. I had extra spark plugs and coils in trunk one day I was on my way back from Massachusetts the check engine light started flashing it started to run rough I pulled over on I-95 south bound in the snow weather and changed the plug real quick that night got back on the road next stop was home I had a great experience with this car
My aunt had this same car in silver, gorgeous car, I believe it was quite reliable. She also had an '03 C230 Kompressor which I also owned for a couple years, it needed a bit more maintenance but never had any major issues. Great driving cars, only sold mine because I needed a larger vehicle.
If you need something smaller that gets good mileage but you also want a smooth quiet ride, solid build quality, and a luxurious interior, the C class is the way to go. I drove mine from LA to Portland several times and that trip felt like half the distance in the C230 compared to many other cars I've done it in. It's not a 0 to 60 monster but it just eats up highway miles, it'll cruise at along 100+ as well as a big Benz. Just watch out for cops, that's an expensive ticket...
I had 2003 c180 kompressor. And only bought it for €300. Never serviced or never even changed oil in 2 years time and it never break down. Pulls like a train and never disappoints
Beka Machurishvili Sorry you bought a Benz like this for 300 euros ??? What country you from sorry im curious ??
@@xhulianonasto7728 pre facelift, small engine and probably poor condition.. plenty of those on german car trading websites for > 1500€
From Ireland, because it is ridiculously thirsty as almost as bad as v8 on fuel consumption therefore the prices here on petrol cars are very cheap
@@bekabeka71 iv got a stage one c180 kompressor, and I was getting 51.6 mpg on the m25 the other day. Better mpg than my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel from before.!!
@@kristianspencer1978 I heard 2.2 Diesel engines are thirsty as fuck. But my Mercedes’ was really thirsty. By the way I just sold my ML350 petrol too and looking to buy a BMW X6
You know, Bill, ummm, anyway, you got your really cool reviews and I love them!
Best stuff of the day, every time! I, mean, what else can I say? :)
This car is really being sold at a great price. Nice!
The "S" regarding the transmission....the "S" option does not stand for SPORT, rather it stands for "STANDARD" . Don't believe me? look at owner's manual. ("C" is in fact for "comfort", so you got one out of two right) Love this car.
C stands for Crap Class internally at Mercedes.
bill i been waiting for u to do 1 of these !! btw ur rants are hilarious lol
I've a w203 220 CDI (16 years old) and love it. On a relaxed road/highway driving (90-120 km/h), 4,5-4,8 l/100 km. BTW, a very fun review, your off-topic comments are superb... 😂
Come on, the car is gorgeous! I had this exact car and it was a dream to own and work on my self. Sport everything on this later entry level model and sport cross drilled brakes I was sold when I jumped in to the low slug almost roadster height car and bought my first Mercedes! I upgraded to the same year 2006 CLS55 AMG when I “became” more successful and still miss the agile reliable c230. It’s still great looking even now! What did I get by upgrading? Tons more horsepower and tons more reliability issues (SBC, Airmatic, dynamic seats which now need new bladders etc etc! Great looking car!
Love your videos Bill. I love the hot Florida weather too yes even in July.
I love your reviews. Keep them coming. 😁
Another great video - keep up the good work!
I really enjoyed this video and appreciate your sense of humor. Subscribed!
I love your channel.....hillarious and informative. Keep it up !!!.
I have been enjoying Bills reviews and commentary for a while now, I have no chance of buying a car from them, I am in Fife Scotland, however after watching the reviews I am currently looking for either an E class 350 cdi Cabriolet, or A4 allroad Avant 3.0 tdi, If I was in the Naples area or indeed Florida I would for sure buy from them , the cars are always presented very well and Bill really knows his car history and models, Thank You Bill.
Top rant from 15:40 - 16:47 finished off nicely with an epic sigh... Beautiful car
I love the commentary you are definitely my kind of guy I own the 2000 6C 230 I have some electrical issues going
I am that 1980s Yuppie and now I have a S class.
ayeeee
I'm a 1990s I have just bought E class :)
Were you supposed to be able to afford and S Class back then? How about a brand new Corvette? People slay me with that BS. That corny nonsense only works for people born with silver spoons in their mouths. Fact: Most American Millionaires drive Used Sedans anyway. Source: The Millionaire Next Door
@@zxttgg 00s with an e class:)
Bill is the Most entertaining TH-camr there is ,I go into withdrawals when a video hasnt been dropped in a few days
The funniest car review on TH-cam ever, thanks for making my day. BTW I recently bought a W203, really nice car and your review is spot on !
This generation of C Class is, in my opinion the most beautiful C class model. From every angle this car look so elegant, balance and amazing. I never get the chance to own one but man...Btw, love those quick witted jokes - warning, imprisonment and execution. And that organ donor driving by is classic!!!
Hey Bill, it would be interesting to see a review of that red GLK, we didn't get those in the UK. I recently became the owner of a W204 sport, a 220 cdi. It's a fantastic car for the money, loads of torque, high build quality and luxury. Here there isn't much price difference between a late W203 and a 08/09 W204.
Enjoy the videos, and like your style!
Good looking little Mercedes Benz!! Great video, love the nice wood trim accents!!
Car is looking mint, love your videos!
Miss them being on your driveway and the funny antidotes about the gardener or planes flying over head haha
the rant you had about bad drivers was hilarious. i agree they should implement retests or a harsher penalty.
one question i have is for something to eat highway miles would a lincoln town car be a better buy than this? both are in the same bracket in the used market for similar years. mercedes has more modern features and a better sound system (imo) but the town car is something youve reviewed and owned previously
Bill is spot on in his review of this generation C class. I inherited a 2002 C320 estate in MA and it has significant rust, especially the passenger side front door. The interior quality is not up to Mercedes standards either. It does run nicely with the V6 engine and gets reasonable fuel economy. There is no doubt the last 2 years of this generation were better built cars.
Sick review! You got yourself a subscriber 🤘
Ah this was my first luxury car. Besides its timing knock it worked well. Great memories.
Yea thig guy is hallrious 🤣🤣😭🙌🏿😭👌🏿 especially when he talking about the cls550 an calls them mobster cars 😭
14:08 you: trying to show us the rear center armrest
Us: seeing the back seat very very very closely 😂
that is a very nice example of a c class its rare you ever see one of these with the rims clean or ever washed.
I've got an '07 C350 that I've had since new, now has 128K. I've had very little trouble with it. It's a very comfortable car and feels much larger than it is; if you want sporty look elsewhere. I love it and have no plans to let it go.
The C350 is actually quite sporty, if it was equipped with 6 speed manual.
@@Windows7Pro2009 True, but mine's got the 7-speed automatic, and I waft around in the car...because I'm old : )
@@terp8373 is it the W203 or the W204 model?
@@Windows7Pro2009 W203. '07 was the last year of that C Class generation.
I bought a 2005 C320 1 year ago. It was a one owner car, with 119K miles and maintenance records. It has been a great car! Haven’t had any issues and it drives beautifully! Was a little hesitant because of the horror stories associated with older German cars, but this one is a gem! Great video! Made me feel even better about my purchase!
Everything still good with it bro? Thinking about getting a 2006 C280 with only 80k on it
@@bwilliams3904 Yes sir, still all good. I sold it to my cousin last week with 150K miles, and still running like a champ! Passed smog certification and all no issues.
Yea
I had a 190D i wish i still had it.. i do love the hood ornament, it makes it feel more Benzy like... great vid Brother Bill
Love the videos .... And the rants are awesome.... Dont change nothing love the commentaries
I recently got an S202 C200 Kompressor. Man, I love it!
i love the room in the trunk for the mack 10 and the coke 😆
I have a 1997 C230 Sport and at 245,000 miles on the M111, my W202 has served me well and still makes me smile.
I bought the same color car. It's a 2005 C230 Kompressor. After 21 years all I have ever done is, replace the alternator & the battery. I still have it, and runs like a top.
How many miles in it ?
@@freemindas It has 82,400. Runs like a top.
@@ask4george1 how can it have 82.400 miles after 21 years ? 😅
@@freemindas I am a HVAC Journeyman. I drove the company van home for years. The car was parked so much that I had to buy a new battery from going dead all the time. I daily drive it now, but my job is only 6 miles from home, I've been there 10 years.
My daily is a 2005 c320, I absolutely love it. It's very easy to work on and parts are readily available
Oh wow. How are he maintenance cost?
@@thabaninkomo5251 the same as any other car, I change the oil once a year and just normal things like tires , brakes and wiper blades. For me it's been a great car
@@sethdbourne Thank you so much. I am getting a c200 for myself
I bought an 04 C230K Sport back in December and it’s an absolutely gorgeous and comfortable car. Maybe it’s all relative seeing as it’s my second car and I’m coming from an 09 Aveo5 LS
Right on the money again, Bill! I’ve got an ‘05 C240 that I bought from an old German man I’ve known since I was a teenager. I got it on 2011, so I’ve put 65000 miles on it in 9 years and it has only needed regular maintenance. I’ve driven it between Nova Scotia and North Carolina a few times and it is the cheapest and most comfortable car I own. I don’t envision selling it and I don’t know what I’d replace it with that would be as good, reliable, cheap and be as nice. Thanks for the vid!
how is the car holding up?
@@williamdew7497 Perfectly fine! It's in the garage for the winter, but it hasn't given me any trouble. Because I only put a few thousand on it each year, it only requires a service once a year, which I do in the wall, before I put it away for the winter, so my annual maintenance bill is around $150.
@@tsdelaney great 👍 and thanks!
This guy amuses me to no end, and when it comes time to pull the trigger on another Benz, I think I'm gonna make the trip down to Naples. Good way to avoid all that midwest salt rot anyway.
Bill Hello from Toronto, I only watch your videos to hear you rant about the muggy weather you cranky man lol
It was funny when he even goes of on the seat belt too and the guy that passed with the old s10 and the muffler being loud hahaha
currently, I'm not in the market for a car. however, I do love listening to your, how should I put it, "colorful" reviews. I also get some useful info on different cars for future consideration. Thanks, keep em' comin!
I started with a ‘11 e350. Then bought a GL550, still have it. Got a 99 c230k for a daily. Sold it and have a ‘07 c230 sport now as my daily. I like it. I drive 60 miles a day and have owned it for a few years. Only had to throw a water pump in and shifter bezel in it
I bought my C320 4matic because of this video the other day. No regrets
w204 C-class was easily the sharpest-looking of them all, but the later year w203s with wheels like this one honestly look great too.
W204 is a good looking car.
Oh my God I can relate. But stay positive it will work out.
Nice video!!!hello from Denmark🇩🇰🤝
Very informative and humorous ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have a 2005 c230 kompressor not a lot of problems just was told it has a oil leak so far only has had to replace alternator and battery.I now use it as a second vehicle but I'm anxious to get the repair if not to costly.
Just an important FYI on these c230 203 Mercedes Benz. M272 engine serial numbers below “2729..30 468993” and M273 serial numbers below “2739..30 088611” (generally, produced prior to Sept 2006): M272 engines are susceptible to wear in the balance shaft gear, which can cause the right camshaft to go out of time and cause catastrophic engine damage. Preventative repairs are ~$4000. Always check the engines serial number just to be safe.
I owned a brand new 2005 C230 Kompressor for nearly 3 years and I loved the car during ownership. I never had an issue with the car and the dealership had an excellent service department. I traded it in 2008 for a BMW Z4. But not once did I regret buying the c230 Kompressor. It was quick, fuel efficient and it had a comfortable quiet cabin ride. I never experienced the buzzy engine noise mentioned.
Super awesome review!
*I’m a huge fan of Bill but I never have seen this one. I was actually searching for my own video I made on this same car about it being a great cheap MB daily*
I have a 2005 C320 4-Matic. I was hoping you’d do one on this car.
Summary executions as a third and final option. That'll definitely sort them out! The Gulag option is far too lenient for some drivers. :)
Love this video thanks its very refreshing 🇬🇧
got a 07 c230. LOVE it
My wife has a Taxi variant with over 300k miles, still runs great. 🙂
40,000 miles, thats low, my 05 C220 just rolled up 390.000 miles these things last if there serviced properly. And yeah I'm 6ft,4" plenty of room. Great review.
What’s the average fuel consumption per litre ?
@@rachitthapa9612 8mpl around town.
Decent, how is gas mileage / typical parts replacements on these things, looking to get a 06 Clk 350 this week
@@petersoncadeau7056 Used parts are widely available.
New parts can be expensive on some things but generally not bad. 👍
I would say a pedestrian E Class (not AMG) is in the same cabal as a C Class for reliability. They are also used for taxis. ;-)
I own a C230 V6 avangarde sport edition from Germany with manual transmission and is an excellent car to drive
I have this exact one. It was made and assembled right in Germany. Even with the low profile tires, it is still the smoothest car I've ever driven. That says a lot, because I've driven Tesla's and Cadillacs as well.
my 2003 c240 is still going strong, and i have no plans on getting rid of it yet
I am still driving a 1990 560SEC with 93K miles that performs beautifully and can still be worked on easily. It is the best car Mercedes ever made.
Listen here sir, you narrated a great video. Keep up the excellence of your intelligence. Keep all your day and night jobs... You are a friggin professional... Oh, I like the civilization piece!!!
I like these older cars with buttons and knobs instead of the stupid giant screens in everything made now.
Thank you.Bill
Ahem. I just serviced one. Pouring rocker covers, leaking power steering lines, timing chain problems, shocks failing, diff leaking etc. This car has not been abused either.
best car review ive ever heard genius dialog honest real laughing out loud
Perfecto both man and machine!
Best mercedes ever. Well any other tbh
I like this guy ,I will watch him all day
I enjoy watching your videos and have been for a while but didn't see this until tonight. You posted this two years ago and I'm sure you sold by now it so you won't be upset with me. I'm a big Mercedes person. I own a 2010 C300 and maintain it well. Before this, I had a 2006 C280 (one year before the 2007 - the last W203). For those who want to buy a W203, 6 cylinder, beware of the infamous balance shaft issue that plagues all of them from 2004-2007, unfortunately. And it plagued my 2006, too. I won't get into that issue here since you can google it. I wound up trading in my 2006 for my 2010 and never had the problem fixed. The car will still run decent with the check engine light on but if you live in an emissions state like me, you can't pass inspection. The repair bill for the balance shaft (it's really the sprocket but you do the entire thing) is around $4,500. The high bill has to do with the labor; it's an engine out job...there's no other way to do it. My understanding is that Mercedes finally caved and now will pay half the repair bill, after a lot of legal action and complaints. But it's still a $2,000 repair bill. I'd have a repair like this done by a Mercedes dealer, not a private mechanic. A private mechanic will be cheaper but may not do it correctly and you'll still have timing problems. So for anyone seeing this now, even though the W203 is aging, some people still desire them, so be careful. Ask if the repair has been done. If you find one that's low mileage like the one in the video, be prepared: somewhere between 70k-100k miles your balance shaft WILL FAIL. It's a guarantee, not a maybe. But to end on a positive, I'm a big fan of the C class and love the W204. I enjoyed my W203 aside from the balance shaft issue (and some poor interior quality issues) and also owned a 1987 190E 2.6 liter (straight six). They're great.
I bought W204s for both of my kids; was considering W202 & W203 first 😁
i didn’t click on the video to hear about the weather
you just gotta watch out for the balance shaft issue. if your engine isnt affected the car is overall not so bad!
Was a diesel manual ever offered?
Really dont want to hear about the birds , the weather or your neighbors!! But seriously, you crack me up!!!
I’m actually looking into getting a 2007 benz c class. I like the older models
I have an 07 as my daily and it has been a great car.
Hi Bill am in Rwanda, do you still have a C Class like this in a video? how much?
The C is a little too small for me. However, I would consider a C convertible. Having owned a facelifted model W211with a V6, and currently own a facelifted W221. I think the W211-W212 with the V8 is the best bang for the buck. You get a ridiculous amount of power in a mid-size car and enough tech in the way of comfort and safety and style to keep up with the Jones's.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class (Compact executive car) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (Executive car) Mercedes-Benz S-Class, formerly known as Sonderklasse (German for "special class", abbreviated as "S-Klasse") ...E in Mercedes-Benz nomenclature was a suffix following a vehicle's model number which stood for Einspritzmotor (German for fuel injection engine). SL derives from the German Sport-Leicht (English: Sport Light). - GREAT CARS! --- Benz Care Auto