C class coupe

[dema]

I'm just after some feedback on the C class coupé.

I'm wanting some punch but need at least 35mpg so I guess it would have to be a diesel, definetely leather seats as I've seen the horrific cloth seats colours

There is a fair amount of engines/specs to choose from, hoping to find the best model to go for, AMG,EVO,230,180?

Do they come with isofix?fun to drive? common issues? are services/repairs a rip off?

Budget is around 5K

[fozzymandeus]

Since your budget is £5k you mean the C Class Sports Coupe... which is a nice looking thing.

C Class mechanicals, so not a lot to go wrong. I'm not too familiar with the specifics but chances are they'll be robust. One thing I do know is that there have been some problems with the panoramic roof option.

The thing I'm posting to comment on though, is RUST. I've seen some very, very sad rusty examples of the sports coupe. Wheelarches, door bottoms, sills and nastiness underneath. Tread carefully and buy as late a model as you can afford - Mercedes did improve their painting quality during the 2000s.

[dema]

Rust? even on 02/03 models?

The only modern car that I'm aware of suffering from rust issues is the early KA MK1!

I seem to remember to have seen somewhere that those do suffer from cooling components failure which can cost into thousands to repair. Got to look around

[HeatonNorris]

fozzymandeus said:

Since your budget is £5k you mean the C Class Sports Coupe... which is a nice looking thing.

Are you blind?

Horrible 3-door sawn-off hatch conversion of a pretty poor C-Class. Interiors are a bit low rent, too.

[dema]

I've got to say that I prefer the coupé as well (can't comment on interiors) I might feel a bit old if I get a saloon