Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C230K Sport 4d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Quite expensive to buy, but quality like this doesn't come cheap.
Costs
Some dealer parts/servicing can be expensive, but there's loads of good specialists out there to ease the burden of servicing and maintenance.
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On the road
Driving
Suberb chassis. Excellent grip. Suspension is a good compromise between sporty and comfort. Slight oversteer when pushed hard. Always a delight.
Performance
A true wolf in sheep's clothing. Very tactile and civilised to drive until that supercharger kicks in, then it becomes a rocket.
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Living with it
Reliability
Excellent, apart from the alarm/immobiliser problem, which I'm told will be fine when my new keys arrive (£56 + Vat each!)
Image
The three pointed star says it all. Less "brash" than a BMW.
Comfort
Excellent seats/driving position/ride. Could drive it for hundreds of miles without getting tired.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm/immobiliser good (when it works). In fact, it's so good it sometimes won't let me in!
Service
The only downside of owning this car has been my local dealer who is arrogant and doesn't car, maybe because the car is over 3 years old... but aren't Mercs supposed to be engineered to last a lifetime? I'll have to find a better main dealer.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Alarm/immobiliser temperamental, seems problem lies in remote keys... ongoing.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes