Hey all!
So after 17 years of dreaming of owning another Mercedes (first car was a beater W124 1986 MB 300E) I was finally able to make it happen yesterday. 17 years of getting the closest thing possible I could afford (Volkswagen) and I had a very gently used '09 C300 dropped in my lap for what I think is a steal.
$13.9k, full service records, '09 C300 Luxury w/62k miles. This was a car originally from Miami and the condition it is in I am presuming it was owned by an old lady or man as the interior and exterior are absolutely pristine for the mileage and age. Some normal wear and tear (needs new floor mats and soft touch paint on drivers window switches is bubbling) but other than that it looks like it was a twirl your jewelry while driving to the country club or bingo hall appliance for the prior owner.
Onto the bad. The full service history is kind of iffy as despite it being performed at the proper times it appears they had the car serviced at a large chain Chevy dealership and currently there is a Valvoline service sticker in the window with an oil change recommended in ~6k miles and oil type not specified. I am assuming that improper oil and/or filters were used as I don't see a Chevy dealership stocking an MB approved synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40. There is a little bit of clatter at startup until the oil pumps up but other than that engine and transmission are smooth as butter.
There are two open recalls on the car (tail light carrier replacement and zip ties of the cam shaft phaser wiring) that I am having the MB dealership handle but I don't intend on using them as their prices are sky high on routine maintenance ($199 for a basic oil change). We have an A+ independent shop here in Atlanta (Austrian Motors) that I intend on using so no worries on the front of maintenance.
So my plan is to have the oil changed ASAP @ Austrian. Now my question is does anyone have any other recommendations when it comes to preventative maintenance on a 62k '09 C300 w/M272 engine? This engine falls outside the range of the timing gear problems so I can rest easy there.
I have to say I am so happy to be back in the MB family, this car brings back the great memories of my '86 300E. The RWD push instead of the FWD pull, the balance, the solidity, and driving what feels like a solid brick of steel down the road. Granted I loved my Volkswagens as they were the closest thing to a Mercedes I could afford for the past 17 years but to be honest they were only about 85% of what a Mercedes is.
Thanks in advance!
So after 17 years of dreaming of owning another Mercedes (first car was a beater W124 1986 MB 300E) I was finally able to make it happen yesterday. 17 years of getting the closest thing possible I could afford (Volkswagen) and I had a very gently used '09 C300 dropped in my lap for what I think is a steal.
$13.9k, full service records, '09 C300 Luxury w/62k miles. This was a car originally from Miami and the condition it is in I am presuming it was owned by an old lady or man as the interior and exterior are absolutely pristine for the mileage and age. Some normal wear and tear (needs new floor mats and soft touch paint on drivers window switches is bubbling) but other than that it looks like it was a twirl your jewelry while driving to the country club or bingo hall appliance for the prior owner.
Onto the bad. The full service history is kind of iffy as despite it being performed at the proper times it appears they had the car serviced at a large chain Chevy dealership and currently there is a Valvoline service sticker in the window with an oil change recommended in ~6k miles and oil type not specified. I am assuming that improper oil and/or filters were used as I don't see a Chevy dealership stocking an MB approved synthetic 0W-40 or 5W-40. There is a little bit of clatter at startup until the oil pumps up but other than that engine and transmission are smooth as butter.
There are two open recalls on the car (tail light carrier replacement and zip ties of the cam shaft phaser wiring) that I am having the MB dealership handle but I don't intend on using them as their prices are sky high on routine maintenance ($199 for a basic oil change). We have an A+ independent shop here in Atlanta (Austrian Motors) that I intend on using so no worries on the front of maintenance.
So my plan is to have the oil changed ASAP @ Austrian. Now my question is does anyone have any other recommendations when it comes to preventative maintenance on a 62k '09 C300 w/M272 engine? This engine falls outside the range of the timing gear problems so I can rest easy there.
I have to say I am so happy to be back in the MB family, this car brings back the great memories of my '86 300E. The RWD push instead of the FWD pull, the balance, the solidity, and driving what feels like a solid brick of steel down the road. Granted I loved my Volkswagens as they were the closest thing to a Mercedes I could afford for the past 17 years but to be honest they were only about 85% of what a Mercedes is.
Thanks in advance!