The c230 was very reliable; however, it was incredibly expensive to maintain. I encountered every common problem the vehicle was known for and sold it at a huge financial loss to exit before it became more of a burden. That being said, the six-speed transmission was wonderful and generally the vehicle got me to and from my work 80 or so miles round trip a day with minimal issues. The vehicle had wonderful fuel economy at around 28-32mpg on the highway. The interior was spacious and comfortable; however, the heated seat failed within the first two years of ownership. For such a great looking car, it was sporty enough to fit my needs. General oil changes and upkeep was easy to perform on the ground without a lift. The staggered wheel size front to rear added additional costs as the tires wore faster and alignments were necessary every year or so. Having power everything in that year vehicle was a really great option, and luckily, neither the power windows, nor the power doors and blind failed during the time I owned the vehicle.

This Mercedes does wonderfully on the freeway. I tend to save a ton of gas and never run into any issues when it comes to overheating. The car runs incredibly smooth. The only thing I can complain about is the amount of gas used when taking side streets.