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Are you kidding me! A C280 the best? YES!
benzluv, Bessemer City, NC, 05/23/2011
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
I have been a banker and owned an auto dealership over the past 22 years. Two years ago I bought a 95 after getting into an accident in another car and totaling a BMW 535. This C280 was just supposed to be a car to fill in until the insurance company settled with me. Well it is 2 years later and the insurance check for $19,000 went to pay for my son's tuition. The C280 has only had a set of new H rated tires placed on it. Without equivocation this car has been the single best automotive deal I have ever made! I have had almost every car in the book and with the exception of A new Porsche, this has been a combination of a better looking, faster, better deal car and I get 27 mpg hwy.
Bought in the states, picked up in Germany
Joe, 06/08/2010
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
A fantastic machine. Got it new 1995. Over 70k miles. Not a spot of rust. Checked 2x a year. One a/c problem early on. Repaired and no problem since. Wiper motor replaced early on, no problem since. Everything still original, muffler, shocks etc. Bought a bulb kit with the car and have never changed a bulb in 15 years. Unbelievable. It is my wife's car. I have a 2005 e500 but love driving the 280. Fold down rear seats (1st year for that), cd player in the trunk, mechanically adjustable steering wheel (just in and out no up or down, leather interior, sun roof. Drove it all over Europe for over 6 months 100+mph. Dropped off for shipment to states and dealer and we got it 2 weeks later. The best one I've owned.
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150,000 and just like new
Certified car nut, 09/26/2009
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this from a perfectionist and it is like new. I am a retired master tech and minor repair issues to me may seem major to anyone who has to pay for the repairs. This is a sport edition that runs like an AMG, I took it out late one night and at 150 mph decided to back out. I took my hands off of the wheel and it was as if I was at 25 mph. I hit the brakes hard and the antilock worked great down to stop. The handling is spot on. In twenty years it is still a Mercedes, in the same class as a Vett, Porsche, etc. Interior is like new. No rattles squeaks etc. if you ride in it and close your eyes and you will know that you are in a new merc. I would buy an other in a heartbeat.
Lasting Luxury
Kathy Ostrom, 02/05/2009
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this C280 in Dec 2007 - had 91k- had it inspected and told in pristime condition- great acceleration- it still gets looks on the road- stereo and cd changer work great- drawback- if you are going to own a mercedes benz be prepared for expensive repairs- i had multiple things go out- keep in mind the items that went out were normal for its age- needed new tie rods and shocks, new power steering unit $973 , new rear rotors and pads, new coolant resevior and radiator hoses and 4 new tires. My mechanic had to get some parts from the dealership- very expensive- 4k for everything... will be along time before anything else goes- still love this expensive driving machine!
It's like a child...
Heartbroken, 12/01/2005
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
The check engine light is always coming on. I've spent as much money on the car getting it up to par performance than I paid for it. Major issues to look out for: engine harness, air mass meter, oil leaks, valve jobs, suspension issues, etc. Here I thought that Mercedes would be reliable and low maintenance. Some things must be learned the hard way. It's a nice car to take on the highway, but it does lack acceleration at times. Requires premium fuel and synthetic oils are not gonna keep one from spending on its up keep. Overall, I'm sorry I was deceived by a supposedly top German auto maker. Sure, it's better than most American cars in its class, but it will be my last Mercedes-Benz!