Why did my Mercedes C class C230 go bad?

Jack ! With 74xxx miles, engine balance shaft bad, M-B lost the class action law suit so they will pay for partial repair. Never should have gone bad I the first place. Engine intake breaks due to cheap plastic rods. Valve body in transmission is a problem and gets stuck in gear a $2,400 dealer only repair.

What kind of engine does a Mercedes C230 have?

The M272 V6 engine used in the 2006 C230 has a potential to have a bad balance shaft, which has an idler sprocket gear for the timing chain. It fails prematurely and requires pulling the engine out to repair it. The cost is around $5K.

What kind of car is a 2006 C230?

’16 GMC Canyon, ’09 C300,’66 Mustang cnvrt-High Cntry Spl,’01 Mustng Cobr, Elec.golf car-35 MPH! Looking at purchasing a 2006 C230 and wondering if there any reliability issues with that particular year and model?

Where can I buy a 2006 Mercedes C Class C?

See pricing for the Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sport Sedan 4D. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 2006 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sport Sedan 4D. View local inventory and get a quote from a dealer in your area. Home Car Values Price New/Used My Car’s Value Instant Cash Offer Cars for Sale Cars for Sale

Is the Mercedes-Benz C230 sport a good car?

The car is very responsive (for a mild driver), turns corners very well. It feels ‘solid’ as you maneuver it. I did not like the fact that the default CD does not read MP3 files, which was not mentioned anywhere when I did my research before purchase (fortunately I got the 6CD option).

Navigation