Mercedes-Benz CE-Class Coupe 230 CE FH 2d Auto (1992/K) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds its value, especially with waranty. Like everyone else though, make sure the front electrics windows are serviced regularly (probably once a year).
Costs
Main dealer parts can be expensive but there are always 'Euro' optional dealers to give you a good price for pads, exhausts etc.
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On the road
Driving
Brilliant drive, eats up the motorways, although on this engine you might want to keep your speed between 70-80mph as you begin to hear the engine on higher speeds than this.
Performance
On the motorway is acceptable, but don't get stuck in traffic otherwise watch your fuel gauge begin to drop! Just about ok around town, but stop start journeys can cost a bit. Can be a bit sluggish on initial takeoff.
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Living with it
Reliability
Starts every time, never goes wrong, just loves to be driven and taken around in. Loves the motorway, long service periods too, although I change my oil every 4,000 miles.
Image
Looks a drib without new and updated alloys. I'd go for 18-20in to bring it up to date. There's a certain camp that feel that it looks better than the latest CLKs. It's definately in a unique class of its own.
Comfort
Feels like your driving on a cushion of air. Can be a bit rumbly on 18-20inch wheels.
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Security and Service
Security
This is the second one I've had, the first being nicked 4 days after I'd bought it. Apparently they sell like hot cakes on the African markets (in more demand than the CLKs over there) possibly being stolen to order. Get a Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser/tracker.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine ticks along ok, makes you wonder if it'll ever need work.
Other
Electric windows can be a pain when they get stiff. Either lubricate with silicone spray (what you use to shine your vinyl dashboard) or get them serviced at a specialist.
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