2007 Mercedes-Benz C230 Sport

23 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT March 18th, 2022 at 5:54pm EST$10,138 bid placed by @Danny44March 18th, 2022 at 5:53pm EST$9,888 bid placed by @SeikoPsychoMarch 18th, 2022 at 5:51pm EST$9,638 bid placed by @Danny44March 18th, 2022 at 5:49pm EST$9,388 bid placed by @SeikoPsychoMarch 18th, 2022 at 5:48pm ESTSeikoPsycho (3) 0@GoldenflyWarrior you in here with us?March 18th, 2022 at 5:46pm EST$9,138 bid placed by @Danny44March 18th, 2022 at 5:07pm ESTaksel1023 (0) 0I am interested in this car, but sent a message to the seller Saturday inquiring about additional pictures of the undercarriage and the front bumper cover scrapes. Also asked if there would be any issues with driving it about 1000 miles on a road trip home. No reply…March 18th, 2022 at 5:04pm EST$8,888 bid placed by @SeikoPsychoMarch 18th, 2022 at 4:58pm ESTMackdadae (1) 0@GoldenflyWarrior I’m located in Phoenix ArizonaMarch 18th, 2022 at 4:54pm ESTMackdadae (1) 0Beautiful car, but with dealer transactions I have to pay 9% sales tax in my home state. There’s no taxes collected on a private sale… So it’s past my limitMarch 18th, 2022 at 3:18pm ESTmasinos65 (10) Seller 0@Mackdadae I'm a dealerMarch 18th, 2022 at 3:10pm ESTMackdadae (1) 0Is this a transaction with a private seller or will it be a dealer transaction?March 18th, 2022 at 2:58pm EST$8,500 bid placed by @Danny44March 18th, 2022 at 10:09am ESTGoldenflyWarrior (0) 0@ariotofmyown ..... Firstly, I never implied that this car is suddenly going to become "useless" yet there is a strong probability that there WILL in fact be a balance shaft issue in the future. It's NOT a bit irresponsible to point out the facts on this model cars year's issues which is which its engines numbers are on the 💩list. So yes it is certainly an issue to factor in deciding IF making a bid into purchasing decision. The comments here are NOT over emphasizing the issue in an "outsized" manner.... relative to ANY potential serious problem as with a balance shaft which can destroy the timing chain and more.... Do you actually know the failure rate ? @SeikoPsycho ... when purchasing a used car the consumer should always take a stance in Buyer Beware. If not for facts on issues been forthcoming the consumer can experience serious problems. The MB mechanics that have posted have certainly pointed out a serious issue that should taken into consideration when purchasing this car. I may purchase this car and greatful to be an informed consumer if only minimally learned knowledge issues that are costly in car repairs especially in labor. Have a great day all...... Good Luck to the one with the highest bid. 🙏👍😊March 16th, 2022 at 5:39pm ESTSeikoPsycho (3) 1@ariotofmyown @GoldenflyWarrior Not sure it's fair to say "buyer beware". While M272's had balancer shaft issues, it's been blown out to being similar to IMS issues with Porsche. On the age and miles, chances are good that this car would have already been affected. Most of the more commonly affected models are 350's and 280's. Probably better to say buyer, be informed. This looks like a nice car as ariotofmyown pointed out- no need to panic yet. GLWTA!March 16th, 2022 at 12:20pm ESTariotofmyown (258) 1To imply that this car is suddenly going to become useless because of the balance shaft issue is a bit irresponsible, in my opinion. Its an issue to factor into the purchasing decision, for sure, but the comments here are emphasizing the issue in an outsized manner relative to the problem. If the failure rate were higher, these panicky comments would make sense, but it simply isnt the case. Given the percentage of produced engines that actually manifest the balance shaft problem, I don't see preventative repair as a necessary predicate to ownership or an absolute imperative to fix following acquisition. Its certainly good for peace of mind, perhaps... but the percentage of failure is just too small - all things considered. This is similar to the M156 Head Bolt concern which, personally i feel is similarly too overblown. I've owned six E63 M156 cars between 2007-2009 and none have ever had head bolt issues. These cars ranged from very low miles (20k) to 150k+ miles and never once were head bolts a problem. Frankly, I had more issues with other things like camshaft position sensors, etc. but that's all very manageable stuff. This example has traveled 43k miles over 15 years without issue...if the balance shaft issue were so deadly, why has this car not been afflicted yet? Cooler heads should prevail here. Do your research, don't be spooked by people who spend too much time gossiping on forums and budget for necessary repairs depending on how you will personally use/drive this car if you win it. Thats all. Good luck to the seller....this seems like a really nice example. March 16th, 2022 at 12:01pm ESTGoldenflyWarrior (0) 0I assume the two last bids are aware of this car models issue but they can plan on repairs needed in the future. Pays to do research when buying used cars but if prepared to get costly repairs done then it's fine. Buyer Beware. I'll call a MB dealership today before placing a bid yet will also get the estimate for cost of repairs parts/labor. Have a Great Day everyone!!March 16th, 2022 at 11:53am ESTGoldenflyWarrior (0) 0@cedestech are you confirming @mtrappy 's info from MB Service Bulletin regarding this cars engine number listed and not repaired? I know the consumer can call a MB dealership to confirm yet apparently we have 2 MB techs able to confirm on this thread. My only question would be what is the average repair cost seen by you both the parts and labor? Just gotta figure that added into the cost of this car.......and it still might be worth it. March 16th, 2022 at 11:35am ESTGoldenflyWarrior (0) 0@mtrappy with this cars engine number listed it is not about IF yet WHEN this car will have Balance Shaft issues that will require to immediate attention with repairs. Parts are not expensive yet rather the labor is costly with Benz. Still,