[DenimA4CVT]

My uncle is looking at a used 96 W202 C280 with 53000km on the clock, sold for $20950. What should we looking for when buying this used Mercedes. Thanks.

 

[NoneRock]

21K is alot of coin for that car IMHO.

Brand new C-class starts at 29K

 

[passaturbonium]

yea thats too much....but that might be Canadian dollars...so it would be more like 16-17k.....still alot.

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[DenimA4CVT]

If its good condition, we will try to negotiate to 18k Canadian. Paging VWGUY4EVER. :beer:

 

[VWGUY4EVER]

Hmmm.. looks like a clean car. If you p/m the VIN number to me, I can run it to see what the warranty issues were with it. The 202 Chassis C-Class are actually fairly reliable. Common areas are suspension bushings and oil leaks. Head gaskets are prone to oil leaks most often externally (common on most all in-line Benz 6 cylinders) and can usually be driven indefinately like that. If the engine has been "washed" or is too clean, I'd recommend a long test drive then maybe go back to it in a day or two and scan the right side and the rear of the head/block area for any signs of oil.