That's literally insane. I would need a second house just to store my cars if I was able to purchase a C280 por 500$. Recently bought a C250 Turbo (in Portugal) and spent around 3000$ on it.
i can't believe that little money gets you a maxed out c280 in America. Here in germany i got a base model, manual c180 for about the same price and it doesn't have a/c, leather seats, power windows, traction control, cruise control, heated seats, wooden trim and all the other stuff but at least it drives really well
500 bucks for this car? Here in Brazil that car would cost around 10 grand usd at least, if not more. Converting to the minimum salary here that a person earns here, you'll need to work for 40 months saving your whole salary (3.3 years). It is in pretty good shape cosmetically. Does it drive? 500 with no maintenance need? That's almost as free car lmao! enjoy your car, I just bought a C180 1998 with a lot of optionals for a very good price and low mileage (considering where I live)
You got a steal. In the UK you won't ever fine a 280 for that price. The 230 kompressors and 280's fetch good money. The inline 6 is more sought after than the V6 for us though. I have a '98 c180 sport black with black leathers and faux carbon interior and a '98 c43 amg brugundy with two tone black/grey leather interior. Apart from electrical issues caused by water ingress there's not much to go wrong on these cars.
mate that thing will do anything you can manage with an e36. The 5 speed automatic has torque converter lock up at any speed over 0. It literally behaves like a manual. It engine brakes when you lift
Thanks bro I appreciate that! Tbh I don’t really want to spend all that much on it bc of the miles 😭😭 I’ve been looking to buy a r107 drop top to replace it
@@slow_c280 honestly I'd like to have those leather seats: I'm allergic to dust and those damn fabric seats are terrible for that: really thinking about searching a full leather interior
I wish there were more m112 engines with the manual transmission for the w202 but I’m pretty sure Mercedes imported like 0 to the us😭 How much would a w202 cost in Europe?
@@slow_c280 With the milkshake in your oil "something will go wrong big time" Your head gaskets have failed and the water in the oil will destroy the engine if you don't get it fixed.
@@petercollingwood522 I would love to fix every issue with this car however if I take it to get the head gaskets replaced it will be extremely expensive and I don’t know if I have the expertise to do it myself. I am aware that water and coolant mixing with the oil is a severe issue and thus I am changing the oil every 1000 miles or so in an attempt to keep the car going as long as possible
Hi there, that's a sweeeeeet ride. I love it. Great deal too. $500. Tip: To fix the Sagging headliner buy a spray adhesive using the straw puncture a hole in the Sagging fabric and then spray the hard backing through the hole as your center point in a 360°. Once complete, bond the liner with the backing with a roll pin or by hand. It's supper easy. Actually record it and post it on YT. I Don't think there is a HOW TO Video on YT. Best of luck on your newly acquired benz. It's gorgeous. Am getting the C230 tomorrow
That's literally insane. I would need a second house just to store my cars if I was able to purchase a C280 por 500$.
Recently bought a C250 Turbo (in Portugal) and spent around 3000$ on it.
i can't believe that little money gets you a maxed out c280 in America. Here in germany i got a base model, manual c180 for about the same price and it doesn't have a/c, leather seats, power windows, traction control, cruise control, heated seats, wooden trim and all the other stuff but at least it drives really well
@@swiper2671 all the luxuries just make it more complicated tho I dream of a base model w202 manual with the m112 v6
500 bucks for this car? Here in Brazil that car would cost around 10 grand usd at least, if not more. Converting to the minimum salary here that a person earns here, you'll need to work for 40 months saving your whole salary (3.3 years).
It is in pretty good shape cosmetically. Does it drive? 500 with no maintenance need? That's almost as free car lmao! enjoy your car, I just bought a C180 1998 with a lot of optionals for a very good price and low mileage (considering where I live)
@@pedronietsh that’s awesome man good luck with your w202!
You got a steal. In the UK you won't ever fine a 280 for that price. The 230 kompressors and 280's fetch good money. The inline 6 is more sought after than the V6 for us though. I have a '98 c180 sport black with black leathers and faux carbon interior and a '98 c43 amg brugundy with two tone black/grey leather interior. Apart from electrical issues caused by water ingress there's not much to go wrong on these cars.
@@ahmedjabbar7467 yes I’ve been having troubles with electrical from water too but they are fantastic cars for sure. How do you like the c43 ?
Here in my country a car with that engine and in that condition would cost you more than $20.000 :D
@@andersnielsen6044 yeahhh it looks nice but 288k miles is brutal 😭 maybe I needa sell this thing overseas
mate that thing will do anything you can manage with an e36. The 5 speed automatic has torque converter lock up at any speed over 0. It literally behaves like a manual. It engine brakes when you lift
as for the oil cap .....u gotta give it hawk tuah and spit on that thing!!!!!!!😅
Love that w202. That yellow stuff in your oil means that its a head gasket leak. Pretty common issue. Might want to try using K-seal
Better to replace the gasket.
Beautiful w202 💚 i love so much the w202
That was a bargain ❤
Whats the plans for this? I have a slow w202 c230 N/A :( and we neeed more w202 builds and content! (clean ass color by the way)
Thanks bro I appreciate that! Tbh I don’t really want to spend all that much on it bc of the miles 😭😭 I’ve been looking to buy a r107 drop top to replace it
@@slow_c280 bro this cars last forever my c250td has 430k kilometers and still running perfect
Looks nice man! same color as my C230
Just bought a c200 kompressor for double the price and it doesn't have leather seats. My dad had one when i was born so well why not buying one again?
@@renegade25_banhammertech_40 no leather but a supercharger ?? I’d take that 😭
@@slow_c280 honestly I'd like to have those leather seats: I'm allergic to dust and those damn fabric seats are terrible for that: really thinking about searching a full leather interior
Im going to buy a w202 with an m111 and manual as a beater (very easy to find bc im european)
Hopefully by september i'll have one
I wish there were more m112 engines with the manual transmission for the w202 but I’m pretty sure Mercedes imported like 0 to the us😭 How much would a w202 cost in Europe?
For 500 you can get a rusty c180 in europe. God im jealous.
@@JZX_202 are there many c280s there or any in manual I can’t really find much info on that
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If you decide to sell it I live in IL I’ll buy it 😂
@@Savageonboard current plan is to drive it until something actually goes wrong but I might still take you up on that at some point 😭
@@slow_c280 With the milkshake in your oil "something will go wrong big time" Your head gaskets have failed and the water in the oil will destroy the engine if you don't get it fixed.
@@petercollingwood522 I would love to fix every issue with this car however if I take it to get the head gaskets replaced it will be extremely expensive and I don’t know if I have the expertise to do it myself. I am aware that water and coolant mixing with the oil is a severe issue and thus I am changing the oil every 1000 miles or so in an attempt to keep the car going as long as possible
@@slow_c280Amg emblem ?
@@Savageonboard yeah lol it’s not a c280 amg I thought the emblem was funny
Noice!! 👌
Cosmetically beyond worth 500. But I personally dont trust german cars, mercedes more than bmw though. Surprised that it has lasted that long.
I think generally Mercedes before the year 2001 is regarded as the most reliable of German cars but yeah I’m surprised too 😂
Lol, its an old merc.its gonna last long not like new shitty merc nowadays😂
Hi there, that's a sweeeeeet ride. I love it. Great deal too. $500.
Tip: To fix the Sagging headliner buy a spray adhesive using the straw puncture a hole in the Sagging fabric and then spray the hard backing through the hole as your center point in a 360°. Once complete, bond the liner with the backing with a roll pin or by hand. It's supper easy. Actually record it and post it on YT. I Don't think there is a HOW TO Video on YT.
Best of luck on your newly acquired benz. It's gorgeous. Am getting the C230 tomorrow
@@1malikalikthanks for the advice man! Good luck with your c230!
@@1malikalik this one know what's up. that's it brothah😂