great acceleration once the supercharger kicks in braking- stops on a dime handles like a dream solid as a rock-some squeaks and rattles but its from the cold i think. no reapairs except for the wiper linkage. which is only about $200 to fix. exterior-classy and sophisticated yet sporty and aggressive interior - with the carbon fiber dash and and two toned seats, luxurious and sporty. gas mileage is great but it is a benz and maintenance isnt always cheap ( 46 dollars for an oil change ) but its definitely worth it. i've had two cars before this a honda civic and a chrysler 300m this is the most fun ive ever had driving except for driving a cherokee srt8. Love it I would definitely recommend this car to a friend, if you dont mind the maintenance costs and premium fuel its fantastic. Gotta love the TRUE Mercedes Benz quality, not the chrysler crap that they pass as a mercedes now.

I liked my 1998 C230 a little better overall due to simpler engine , better gas mileage and runs at lower temp. C280 is faster , smoother and motor is really quiet under acceleration . Can hear a faint transmission whine under modest acceleration because motor is so quiet whereas 230's 4 cylinder moderate buzz made trans. sound unnoticed . Got 29 mpg on hwy. at 75-80 with 3 people in the C280 . Rides more like a larger luxury car but smaller size makes around town maneuvering a breeze yet suspension is not floaty . My son's 1994 BMW 325i feels like its much better connected to the road than either C230 or C280 but its not in the same ballpark in terms of quality of interior and exterior materials/paint quality . At 81,000 miles the C280 is tight as new except very slight driveway speed side to side play in steering . Car makers --- put grease fittings back on ball joints and knuckles !!!!

Very satisfied with this car. Good power, good fuel economy, extremely comfortable all year round. Looks much better than even the newest cars nowadays, but at the same time it doesn't scream, "look at me, I'm an exotic 2-door Ferrari! I have money!" Stats: - 2000 Mercedes-Benz C240 (W202) - 170hp 2400cc V6 engine - 15" stock Mercedes-Benz alloys - Stock bodykit (front & rear) - Air-conditioning, electric windows, ABS brakes, power steering, airbags - 10-way electric & heated seats (front seats only) - Emerald green metallic paint Mods: - Avantgarde W202 grille (S600 style) - Custom AMG pedals - Custom AMG gear knob - iPod car kit

Powerful car, yet great milage approx. 10Km/liter combined driving

I've just bought a Mercedes C180 Sport Estate. I only got it yesterday. Well the missus did, and I sorely regret not keeping it for meself. Seems like a nice enough motor, plenty of potential, very practical and confortable etc etc. Then I forget I've not a 60 year old dear with a yappy dog and jump back on the bike but I can see the advantages of this car. If I could buy two like this I'd have one too. Build quality and longevity seem 2nd to none, very impressed. Not great speed as I'm talking about the C180 UK model but it's a quick enough motor for a cargo lugging estate. Err, it red?? That's about it. It's left a good but shallow impression on me.