1998 Mercedes W202 c250 turbodiesel daily driver

[Mercdan68]

well posted my classic granada in another thread
so heres my daily, retro or not ill let you decide!
its a c250 turbodiesel 1998 model. the car is just so reliable had it a year and its a great car, was goin to buy a later merc but this car has grown on me i love it

[notsoswift]

The cleanest baby benz of them all, and yes I include the W201

(but change the wheels )

[Mark]

Great engines in these!

[Mercdan68]

The old diesel is still going great, just fitted the later clk alloys on it, just hope the wife don't scuff them! Wifey is getting a new car very soon so I will have the merc back I could never sell this one she's without doubt the best most reliable car I've owned,, going to have a few paintwork issues done which will bring it back up to mint condition

[optimusprime2]

Feb 22, 2013 8:31:35 GMT notsoswift said:

The cleanest baby benz of them all, and yes I include the W201

(but change the wheels )

Hi i have a Merc .But i will take the Granny with me .I loved my Ford Granada  she is looking great.

[Mercdan68]

Thanks sold the Granada two years ago now,, now have a Jaguar XJ sport to waft about in

[Mercdan68]

my fav old beast now with the later clk wheels and a good claybar and deep polish session done at my caravan saturday

[Mercdan68]

this car will never be sold...family heirloom now!

[jeffeRS]

The Merc looks a treat especially with the other rims on. The Jag and Merc look lovely together, a treat for the eyes. Luckily for me I have seen your cars in the metal, and as usual they don't disappoint. Nice work with the polish Dan.

[effel]

Cant beat a c250, mines at 250k with no major work. Nippy for what they are as well.

[Mercdan68]

May 25, 2015 20:55:22 GMT effel said:

Cant beat a c250, mines at 250k with no major work. Nippy for what they are as well.

Yep ours is only at 118.000 miles just run in,, still pulls like a train and is just so reliable as said before it's the best car I've owned in 30 years of driving

[Mercdan68]

Well the old c class has had its first breakdown in five years, had to have a diesel shut off valve done, now she's running superbly again, the wife had to go with out the car for three days and now realises how good this car is she used my e class and hated it!! ... I love the c class too such a lovely quick little car as said before I will never sell this car, it's part of the family!

[Knugcab]

Ah, so those are CLK alloys? Nice to know, got a set on my 203 and have been wondering the origin of them since it seemed like it wasn't a 203 wheel.

[optimusprime2]

My car is  my daily driver and is a one owner from new .Still have the box of Imperial mints given as a complamentary gift way back in 1989 with original keys ,documents . I give up with the pictures some times it works other not.

[Mercdan68]

Oh lord won't you give me back my Mercedes Benz?!!
Yes I've got the w202 back offf the wife,she has bought herself a modern Ford Fiesta thing, and I've got my all time best car back,well chuffed I'm gonna spend a few pounds getting this back up to my fussy standards after her three years of misuse ha ha!
I'm going to have the parking scrapes sorted and refurb the scuffed rims,and it's going to get a descreet lowering job just 40mm
Love this car and can't wait to get it back looking pristine,,,many pics to follow,Danny

[peter96]

Nice one Dan. Look forward to the photos.

[Mercdan68]

Started to get the
Bits for the small mods,bonnet bra arrived from Belgium today, lowering springs now on next

[Mercdan68]

I never thought sorting springs for this would be such a chore!! As soon as I mention 2.5td I can hear the sharp intake of breath down the phone!
Had a week off so I've been chasing a set up all week,got one supplier who says they will call me Monday with some news,plenty of eBay suppliers listing them but when I message them they can't confirm fitment for my car
On a better note I've got a good friend to take on the small bodywork bits in the next few weeks,so the car should be pristine soon

[hario]

What is the issue with springs, heavier spring rate for the diesel variant hard to find ?

Also, take the plastic sill trims on and inspect for rust..

[ettorebugatti]

H&R part number 29927-1 should do the trick and don't be shy, put some 17/18" OEM (Segin aka S/CL600) alloys on it.