Here's Why The Cheapest Mercedes-Benz is Often the Best Mercedes=Benz - C-Class Review and Guide

*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*

[mightbegenius]

As soon as he went on a rant, I hit the like button. This guy knows what we want to hear.

[bekabeka]

Btw the best joke I have ever heard is when you commented on a biker without a helmet. There goes an organ donor 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[uzernaim]

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.

[tamar]

I'm not going to rant about the weather... goes into a rant about the weather 😂😂

[uzomaonyejekwe]

This is the greatest car reviews I have ever heard. This guy is genius.

[davidowendudleyart]

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!

[VanquishMediaDE]

I am that 1980s Yuppie and now I have a S class.

[davidleinweber]

I could listen to you for hours! Great job ...beautiful Benz

[johnnywick]

i didn’t click on the video to hear about the weather

[bekabeka]

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

[clevjam]

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

[GrthxAlot]

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.

[MTobin]

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.

[rustyjeep]

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...

[RothBeyondTheGrave]

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.

[seanjmccall]

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!

[oririona]

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

[jameskerherve]

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!

[HotMike]

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!

[Wesahugo]

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!