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by r_anderson
Jul 29, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No 
Pros: Sporty look, German Engineering
Cons: Expensive to repair, high maintenance when compared to any Japanese car
The Bottom Line: You're better off spending your money on something cheaper.
I bought my C-220 when I was 15 in the year 2000. I paid $14000 at a local used car dealer (kind of ... read more
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by A4QTRO
Dec 21, 1999 - Updated Dec 14, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 20 Recommended: No
Pros: Good looks: S-Class look-alike in a smaller package
Cons: Non-German-like feel for the price
Current C-Class billboard ads present the following idea:
"Look like a million, but pay around $34K."
America's 'Baby Benz' is undoubtedly classy and sassy. The C-Class can make its driver feel like they're stepping into and ... read more
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by nclocke
Jul 15, 2011 (Not Yet Rated)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: - Excellent value. Very limited production. Somewhat easy to repair.
Cons: - High maintainance. The cabriolet is heavy. A limited slip differential is ESSENTIAL!!!!
The Bottom Line: Very good value
I just read dscabicky's comments, written in 1998. I agree with his thoughts 100%. My wife and I have owned four MBs over the past 15 years. I currently drive 1994 E320 coupe. It has been my most expensive Benz to maintain, but my ... read more
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by dscabicky
Oct 20, 2008 - Updated Oct 21, 2008 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: -Solid, smooth
-Styling
-Can go 200K miles if maintained
-The last of the reliable E-Series
Cons: -Oil leaks
-Electrical gremlins
-Less-than-lux interior
-AM radio reception
-No cupholders
The Bottom Line: The E320 Cabriolet is a fun droptop that looks great and will seat four. Just be prepared for high maintenance costs.
I have an 1995 E320 convertible with 110K on the odo. It's a lot of fun and is very solid and smooth. The six-cylinder engine gets decent gas mileage and is strong at cruising speeds while not exactly a tire-burner at stop signs. It's more of a ... read more
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by rahrahmo
Sep 25, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy, fun, smooth driving car
Cons: Electrical Engine Harness Manufacturer Defects
The Bottom Line: Know if the electrical engine harness was replaced - it's costly and repair records should show payment of more than $1,000 to get parts and labor!
I purchased my C-280 three years ago (2002)and got a good deal...thankfully it was a good deal...what I didn't know when I purchased the car was that all MB cars of that year had problems with their electrical engine harness - over time it decays, ... read more
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by zenoir
Sep 20, 2004 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: L@@ks expensive. excellent gas mileage, roomy trunk,nice leather&interior finish. girls dig it ;)
Cons: no cup holder. no glove box for storing things. engine repairs are iminent and expensive.
The Bottom Line: its classy and i park valet with the best of em if its shined up nice. Rides easy and comfortable on the freeway. great gas mileage
This car is outstanding with some exceptions. YOur experience may vary now since this car is almost 10 years old now, but i bought mine exactly 12 months ago with 50k miles. YES, only 50k which is what made it really attractive plus the interior looked ... read more
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by apalumbo
Nov 11, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, quiet
Cons: AC problems, body rust
I bought this car for dependable, sturdy transportation. It handles well,has great turning radius and is quiet inside. The car has good power. I have recently replaced the AC. The body has developed rust spots everywhere. Some quite deep. This 5 year old ... read more
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by srein
May 13, 2009 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: The durability and quality of fit and finish is exemplary. Parts are readily available.
Cons: Wiring would disintigrate due to recycled plastics. The evaporator developed freon leaks. Both fixable.
The Bottom Line: Classic styling, safety, fuel economy, low price and serviceability make it the best choice. Newer cars I've owned have more reliability issues and they don't hold their value.
I've owned many Mercedes Benz cars, several pre-owned and two new. My favorites have been the older diesel cars because of the clatter of the diesel engine, their reliability and longevity. I honestly think that Mercedes got it ... read more
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by vrathore
May 15, 2003 - Updated May 16, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Beautiful Styling, Smooth Ride, Great Gas Mileage
Cons: No cup holders, no fold down rear seat and no traditional glovebox
The Bottom Line: Buy it, use it and plan on keeping it as a family heirloom. They are hard to find, but if you find one in good condition they will last forever.
This car is absolutely perfect. It looks great, rides incredibly smooth, gives 35 MPG and goes about 700 miles between fueling stations.
In town Driving: Smooth ride that absorbs even the most annoying potholes or speed bumps. Incredibly ... read more
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by msherw
Mar 15, 2003 - Updated Dec 31, 2003 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great ride, quiet interior, strong and clean burning engine.
Cons: Fantastic engineering makes aftermarket equipment installation a little difficult
The Bottom Line: If you find one in good condition - look it over and buy it. You won't be disappointed.
I read that Consumer's Reports had rated only one Mercedes a "Best Buy" - Yep! It was the 1995 E-Class. In my opinion I wanted only the best engine in my 95 - the slow-sipping diesel (27 city - 35 highway) powerplant. After a lot of internet searching I ... read more
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by ivandwu
Nov 24, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Solid, great performance, quiet
Cons: Styling
I bought my E320 4dr sedan in the Summer of 98 used. I was looking for quality, reliability and performance in one and I came to buy the E320. Although the styling is the old boxy Mercedes look, there is nothing boxy about the performance. The ... read more
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by prpldrgn28
Nov 17, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: smooth ride with alot of pick up and go
Cons: leg room in back and gas mileage
This here is a car in a class all its own . Round of applause to a company that has come so far from when they started . Some people don't think much of the E320 ; but this car has it all but the kitchen sink . Very beautiful body style with a sleek ... read more
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by HansS
Jun 19, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks, reliability, mileage, run to drive.
Cons: None, except the highway patrol seems to look for me.
Have had a BMW and another Mercedes.
Bought it because I loved the way it looked and drove.
After 8 months, I still love to drive it. It's a little anemic around town, but on the highway, you would think it was supercharged. (Have ... read more
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1995 C280 design flaws
by shadow2108
Dec 13, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 10
Recommended: No
Pros: wonderful car to drive.
Cons: he Head Gasket and wiring harness issues has been far to much to bear!!!!
My C280 is my forth Benz and will be my last. I guess 1 out of 4 Ant bad!!!! I have moved to BMW. The Head Gasket and wiring harness issues has been far to much to bear!!!! I love the car and the way it handled but never again. The intermittent problems
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Money Sponge
by peachymom
Apr 10, 2006 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 10
Recommended: No
Pros: Classy looking, good gas mileage
Cons: Electrical wiring harness will deteriorate, need replacement IF you don't first have an engine fire
For such a quality manufacturer, this car is a sponge on wheels for repairs. After buying the 1995 C-280 I learned that all MB cars manufactured between 1992-1995 had a wiring harness problem. Cost to repair? In the neighborhood of $2,000 and MB
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My first love
by flyingpellican
Apr 14, 2007 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Mileage, acceleration, easy to park, cute, trunk space, safety
Cons: Repair and maintenance costs, small backseat, the leather seats harden and "plastify"
This was my first car, and I fell completely in love with it very quickly. The car gets awesome mileage and has really good pickup (especially considering how old it is.) Mine was in really good shape and it still looks good. It is a durable car (I was
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Baby Benz
by willowjazz
Feb 22, 2004 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 40
Recommended: Yes
Pros: Doesn't look as old as it is, it turns heads when you drive by.
Cons: It doesn't have a CD player, The trunk can only be opened from the outside
At 17 I needed a car to drive to school and back. At first I wanted a truck (Ford). But soon found a nice couple selling their Mercedes. After seeing reviews that the ford f series cab buckles in crashes, we abandoned the idea of the truck and took a
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merc e-200
by drshekharb
Jul 30, 2004 (Show)
Author's Product Rating: 50
Recommended: Yes
Pros: elegant beast
Cons: boxy looks
Merc E-200 petrol is avehicle in superb vehicle.It is one of the safest vehicle.Its ride is smooth and sturdy.Definately a family vehicle. Buy it if you get
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