This is a 2003 Mercedes C230 kompressor coupe which is supercharged and for those who don't know compressor means supercharged because some people like to see 230 the C230 kompressor coupe which is called the CL 203 and this car has the supercharged inline 4-cylinder in this one this particular C230 kompressor coupe is in magma red and it has the seven Star alloy wheels it's got the 1.8 l badge on the side and some people like so under the hood is the m271 1.8 l supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine in this car and it still has a 5-speed automatic since this generation of the C-Class there are somebody styles the body styles of this car they have a wagon or a sedan or a coupe and this car is a coupe but it still has black leather interior since it still has the four cylinder and now they love this generation the C-Class coupe which is called the CL 203 for the 2002 model year has really funky aluminum it does have climate control a pretty basic radio
2003 Dynamite C230 kompressor sport coupe equipped with a Mr interior 7 Star alloy wheels you can actually see that polished chrome single exhaust pipe with the 1.8 badge this generation w203 c class is the only generation except it was the only C-Class coupe called the CL 203 making it the first coupe the inside of the car doesn't look that bad and now under the hood it has the m271 motor in it it is a 1.8 l Iris supercharged compressor inline 4-cylinder putting about 189 horsepower making it the second C-Class to ever offer a four-cylinder engine the 2.3 m 111 motor tiny little squeak engine the inside of the mister interior have Mr radio Advil steering wheel with odds gauges all the controls with this tiny Advil radio with cassette player in there equipped with Mr sunroof
I love this video. When I cant get enough of my own car I can watch this one. He didn't pop the drink holder in the middle compartment. It's the best drink holder you've ever seen.
Drove a lot of these when I worked for a Mercedes dealership in Germany back in the day. Not my favorite Mercedes, but damn these little things actually drove pretty well and were fun in their own way, especially the facelifted models.
This is a great car. It's a Mercedes. I have a 2005 example of this same car, same color. Very reliable I have over 130,000 mi on mine and it is serviced exclusively by Mercedes. No complaints.
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous car! My dad had one - absolutely loved it!! Side note - I’m relieved you dropped the background music as the channel progressed 😅
@@valenchr123 it was a 1 person owner car before I got it, 117,000 miles, I have driven it 4000 miles, it has been great. I did replace the front struts though, as they were making some noises. I also replaced the sunroof motor myself, and it works fabulously! I have been thoroughly enjoying it.
I have a very similar car here in Australia. nearly 18 years old and only 50,000 miles. I really love this car, an absolute bargain. Love the channel BTW :-)
I have the same model in Blue and with 80,000 km or about 50,000 miles. Like new, its a nice smooth ride and if you need some speed, this car wants to go fast. I've owned several makes, VW, Nissan, Honda, but will never drive anything else again.
Sunroof and those bloody shades are weak points, check out all the videos about fixing this model. Shades snap/break and it all has to come out to replace. I have a 2007 C180 with both front and rear shades gone and sunroof non repairable (unless you have $6000 to spend on it and the shades will break again). Total garbage design for that period.
@@ausrace I can attest to this. I have a 2003 c320 coupe and my pan sunroof will open about an inch and thats it. Also the shade doesn't work, I had to Manually close it because the car would turn into an oven in the summer. I didn't even bother getting an estimate because it will inevitably break again
These cars are relatively reliable; I have owned on '02 C Class and an '02 E Class since new. But no Mercedes is as reliable as a Honda or Toyota, sadly, ever.
I think he means the people that love it, really love it a lot. And it's quite true. Since I've had one, I've come out to a parking lot and had people of all ages Doing a walk around, admiring it. Some say they used to have one but they got married and sold it etc... It's like the Volkswagen Sirocco. Unique.
I think they only put that engine cover on the 2.3L. The 1.8L replaced the 2.3. The 1.8 is a smoother, more efficient engine- but lacked in tune-ability compared to its bigger displacement sibling.
@@antonybarker8841 I know it is an old reply, but how reliable is the 1,8L komoressor engine, compared to the 2,3L? Is it just less reliable or a total disaster?
One of the idiosyncrasies of Mercedes nomenclature is that the model number (badge) does not necessarily match the displacement. There are many examples, like the 190 models of the '80s and '90s that were either 2.3 or 2.6L engines. In this case, in fact the engine is a 1.8L, not a 2.3. Apparently this is due to Mercedes' desire to pay homage to past models, in this case 230 models of years past. Confusing, yes, but this is a practice that Mercedes continues to this very day, when 63 models don't have 6.3L engines.
I have an 02 100 and 76000 miles this card does not want to die it's been through everything and still going love it would love to own another one that is in mint condition
This was my first car from my parents it’ll always have a soft spot for me.
mine too
This is a 2003 Mercedes C230 kompressor coupe which is supercharged and for those who don't know compressor means supercharged because some people like to see 230 the C230 kompressor coupe which is called the CL 203 and this car has the supercharged inline 4-cylinder in this one this particular C230 kompressor coupe is in magma red and it has the seven Star alloy wheels it's got the 1.8 l badge on the side and some people like so under the hood is the m271 1.8 l supercharged inline 4-cylinder engine in this car and it still has a 5-speed automatic since this generation of the C-Class there are somebody styles the body styles of this car they have a wagon or a sedan or a coupe and this car is a coupe but it still has black leather interior since it still has the four cylinder and now they love this generation the C-Class coupe which is called the CL 203 for the 2002 model year has really funky aluminum it does have climate control a pretty basic radio
2003 Dynamite C230 kompressor sport coupe equipped with a Mr interior 7 Star alloy wheels you can actually see that polished chrome single exhaust pipe with the 1.8 badge this generation w203 c class is the only generation except it was the only C-Class coupe called the CL 203 making it the first coupe the inside of the car doesn't look that bad and now under the hood it has the m271 motor in it it is a 1.8 l Iris supercharged compressor inline 4-cylinder putting about 189 horsepower making it the second C-Class to ever offer a four-cylinder engine the 2.3 m 111 motor tiny little squeak engine the inside of the mister interior have Mr radio Advil steering wheel with odds gauges all the controls with this tiny Advil radio with cassette player in there equipped with Mr sunroof
The 2.3 m 111 motor switches from the m271 motor from the 1.8
I love this video. When I cant get enough of my own car I can watch this one. He didn't pop the drink holder in the middle compartment. It's the best drink holder you've ever seen.
It's true. It's the best drink holder ever. It unfolds, mechanically. It's amazing.
Agreed. This car is one of a kind in so many ways.
@@mrwaterghost do you own? or have you owned one?
any issues with catalytic converters?
Drove a lot of these when I worked for a Mercedes dealership in Germany back in the day. Not my favorite Mercedes, but damn these little things actually drove pretty well and were fun in their own way, especially the facelifted models.
beautiful and timeless design. just great
This is a great car. It's a Mercedes. I have a 2005 example of this same car, same color. Very reliable I have over 130,000 mi on mine and it is serviced exclusively by Mercedes. No complaints.
I have a 2004 and I drove it on the level ,at 220 km/hr. A verry nice Car !
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous car! My dad had one - absolutely loved it!!
Side note - I’m relieved you dropped the background music as the channel progressed 😅
You either love the style of this car or hate it, I for one love it. One fell in my lab by chance earlier this year and I’m happy it did.
I love this car! Just beautiful! Love that supercharger!
I have the c320 its the same car but it has a n/a v6 and it has more power
Love the reviews. I had a 2005 C230 and totaled it.. Just bought a 2002 C230 to replace and I love it.
Same hahhahaha
How has the C230 treated you these past couple of months? Im looking to get an 03 one
@@valenchr123 it was a 1 person owner car before I got it, 117,000 miles, I have driven it 4000 miles, it has been great. I did replace the front struts though, as they were making some noises. I also replaced the sunroof motor myself, and it works fabulously! I have been thoroughly enjoying it.
I have a very similar car here in Australia. nearly 18 years old and only 50,000 miles. I really love this car, an absolute bargain. Love the channel BTW :-)
How is it after 18 years? Did you have difficulty maintaining it?
@@jeannydaniel2022 no, so far it has been very reliable and it's drived daily.
I absolutely love this car
Great car! I have the same model in blue metallic.
thomas4776 what oil.you used in this car.. mobil 1 5w40 or another?
@ no thats a terrible deal
any converter issues?
catalytic converter ?
Simple question where is the button for opening the trunk? Can’t find it 😅
@@lsdbeachclub532 you must lay the backseat down and it’s a green button on the inside of the trunk
Great review as always. Small suggestion - please turn off the music when you are speaking. Thank you.
getting one of these tomorrow. almost 300k km on it however I am hoping it will be better than my rusted out 2007 Mazda 3. Very excited
Hey I know your comment is old but did you end up getting the car and how did it work out?
@@jamesdipede8156 right I would like to know the same thing
Did you brought the Benz?
really beautiful car
I have the same model in Blue and with 80,000 km or about 50,000 miles. Like new, its a nice smooth ride and if you need some speed, this car wants to go fast. I've owned several makes, VW, Nissan, Honda, but will never drive anything else again.
this is my favorite car that i have but the only problem is the price for parts and maintenance but overall love the car
Back in the days, this is the only car I know of that has a panoramic sunroof.
Sunroof and those bloody shades are weak points, check out all the videos about fixing this model. Shades snap/break and it all has to come out to replace. I have a 2007 C180 with both front and rear shades gone and sunroof non repairable (unless you have $6000 to spend on it and the shades will break again). Total garbage design for that period.
@@ausrace I can attest to this. I have a 2003 c320 coupe and my pan sunroof will open about an inch and thats it. Also the shade doesn't work, I had to Manually close it because the car would turn into an oven in the summer. I didn't even bother getting an estimate because it will inevitably break again
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I love MB... especially this odd ball!
I love this car 🔥
If you fasten your seatbelt before you turn the ignition it won't give the dozen or so warning beeps like it did here.
I’m looking at a blue one. 120,000k miles for 3500. Is that a decent deal?
I have one in that color about 2 sale it
@@santiagoxitumulsic839 Let me know if you do!
Cheaper
Oh man. I hated these cars! But hell it looks fantastic and bill makes me wanna buy it
true haha
Up here in the northeast, I only see petit, young Asian women driving these.
Do these allow for folding down the rear seats for more cargo space?
Yes.
Do y’all still have this car
how much is the converter manifold job on this ? anybody know?
We have the same car but mine 2006
Reliable?
These cars are relatively reliable; I have owned on '02 C Class and an '02 E Class since new. But no Mercedes is as reliable as a Honda or Toyota, sadly, ever.
"cult following" ??????????
I think he means the people that love it, really love it a lot. And it's quite true. Since I've had one, I've come out to a parking lot and had people of all ages Doing a walk around, admiring it. Some say they used to have one but they got married and sold it etc... It's like the Volkswagen Sirocco. Unique.
How come it doesn't have the red engine cover ?
I think they only put that engine cover on the 2.3L. The 1.8L replaced the 2.3. The 1.8 is a smoother, more efficient engine- but lacked in tune-ability compared to its bigger displacement sibling.
@@BarnBear the older engine is more reliable and easily modifiable
@@antonybarker8841 I know it is an old reply, but how reliable is the 1,8L komoressor engine, compared to the 2,3L? Is it just less reliable or a total disaster?
@@georgeb5262 they are fine engines just 230 is more powerful
I'm looking for this kind of car I'm from philly
🙏🏽🥳
speedometer with /160 m = 256 km.
absolute cream puff......???? lol what a creeper been smooched....??? on lol
No music
A coupe? Looks more like a hatchback
Doesn't look like a coop to me. It's a car
What u talking about
Porque no me da estarer un Mercedez 2003 kompresor
Yo tengo el 2003 en color blanco pero no hace un no arranca
Hola
you said 1.8 liter but its 2.3 badge on car
@Dead Account My '03 gets 34 mpg at 94K mi
One of the idiosyncrasies of Mercedes nomenclature is that the model number (badge) does not necessarily match the displacement. There are many examples, like the 190 models of the '80s and '90s that were either 2.3 or 2.6L engines. In this case, in fact the engine is a 1.8L, not a 2.3. Apparently this is due to Mercedes' desire to pay homage to past models, in this case 230 models of years past. Confusing, yes, but this is a practice that Mercedes continues to this very day, when 63 models don't have 6.3L engines.
I dislike the design
One of the ugliest Mercedes
It's honestly ugly
I have an 02 100 and 76000 miles this card does not want to die it's been through everything and still going love it would love to own another one that is in mint condition
They look like a Dodge Neon from the front. The same Daimler Chrysler design house.