New Member with 1st Mercedes W202 C240

Kips · 04-09-2006, 10:57 PM

Hi all,

Just wanted to quickly introduce myself after purchasing my first Mercedes-Benz earlier this year in Feb 2006.

Firstly, even though I haven't posted anything before, I would say this is a great forum as I have found a lot of useful information on this site over the past few months. So thanks all

Now to the car.....It's a late 1998 W202 C-Class C240 Sport in Black with Black leather, I spent months looking for this exact specification with low mileage, FSH and with no modifications! To my delight I finally found one that had covered only 40,000 miles. I had an ex-Mercedes mechanic to check it out and he gave it the thumbs up.

Since its purchase, I have done the following:

1. Service 'B' with spark plug change carried out at the very helpful George Fraser garage. I supplied my own Mobil 1 0w-40 oil (best oil in my opinion)

2. MAS replaced (Bosch) due to gear changes occurring later than expected. Made the world of difference to gear changes and performance.

3. I have installed Avantgarde style grill inserts that I purchased of ebay. I decided to go for the aftermarket part for this as it was only for aesthetics and I couldn't justify the Mercedes stealership price.

4. Replaced the standard 16" alloys for the AMG 17" Monoblocks from a C43. Have currently got Continental Contisports2 tyres, 225/45/17 Y rating at the front and 245/40/17 Y rating at the rear. Will be replacing the rubber with Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's early next year. The conti's are good but the F1's are amazing.

5. This week I am replacing the factory fitted Sony XR-C5100R with an aftermarket Sony F7750 (in graphite) due to the need for an MP3 compatible CD player. Being an Alpine man it was a hard decision for a Sony, however it allows me to keep the Sony CD changer that is already installed and with an 7 band EQ gives me good control over the sound.

6. I have replaced the brake switch as that annoying orange light appeared on the dash a few times.

Here is a pic of my car (well I hope there is, not sure if I did it properly)

w202_c240.JPG

Ian B Walker · 04-09-2006, 11:15 PM

Nice looking car and welcome. Lots of nice people here. Any questions and someone will be there with an answer for you.

ADY1983 · 04-09-2006, 11:26 PM

Welcome to the forum, Nice Motor

, wheels could do with a clean tho..

BIG Sean · 04-09-2006, 11:29 PM

Welcome

, and enjoy the wealth of information in the forum and friendly banter throughout the club!

I've got your car's big brother - 1998 C280Sport - your's sounds a much nicer spec though!!! not complaining but leather would be soooooooo much nicer,and an arm rest - pah don't even talk about arm rests!

Welcome once again.

EDIT - By the way - where you from? Driveway looks slightly mediteranean[although they are a Marshall's Block!!!], your details don't say?

pammy · 05-09-2006, 07:11 AM

Welcome indeed - your car does look lovely

Kips · 05-09-2006, 08:26 AM

Thank you all for your feedback, much appreciated

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG Sean

I've got your car's big brother - 1998 C280Sport - your's sounds a much nicer spec though!!! not complaining but leather would be soooooooo much nicer,and an arm rest - pah don't even talk about arm rests!

EDIT - By the way - where you from? Driveway looks slightly mediteranean[although they are a Marshall's Block!!!], your details don't say?

I would have preferred the C280 (more BHP is always nice) but couldn’t find one in Black with low mileage, but no complaints the C240 is great!

I’m actually from West London. The photo was taken in Brixham (Devon), my first long journey in the Mercedes, and what a pleasant journey it was

Flyer · 05-09-2006, 08:33 AM

Welcome aboard Kips; car looks great

lotusmark2 · 05-09-2006, 09:34 AM

Welcome aboard, nice motor!

C43AMG · 05-09-2006, 12:00 PM

Welcome, can't see your photo !!

Kips · 05-09-2006, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C43AMG

Welcome, can't see your photo !!

That's strange you can't see it, hmmm I wonder if I did anything wrong!

Well to get an idea of what it looks like, look at your C43, imagine it a bit higher of the ground, and with slightly smaller wheels, and your nearly there!

Interesting you have command in your W202....hmmmmmm

04-09-2006, 10:57 PM	#1
Kips New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West London Car: W202 C240 Sport Posts: 5	New Member with 1st Mercedes W202 C240 Hi all, Just wanted to quickly introduce myself after purchasing my first Mercedes-Benz earlier this year in Feb 2006. Firstly, even though I haven't posted anything before, I would say this is a great forum as I have found a lot of useful information on this site over the past few months. So thanks all Now to the car.....It's a late 1998 W202 C-Class C240 Sport in Black with Black leather, I spent months looking for this exact specification with low mileage, FSH and with no modifications! To my delight I finally found one that had covered only 40,000 miles. I had an ex-Mercedes mechanic to check it out and he gave it the thumbs up. Since its purchase, I have done the following: 1. Service 'B' with spark plug change carried out at the very helpful George Fraser garage. I supplied my own Mobil 1 0w-40 oil (best oil in my opinion) 2. MAS replaced (Bosch) due to gear changes occurring later than expected. Made the world of difference to gear changes and performance. 3. I have installed Avantgarde style grill inserts that I purchased of ebay. I decided to go for the aftermarket part for this as it was only for aesthetics and I couldn't justify the Mercedes stealership price. 4. Replaced the standard 16" alloys for the AMG 17" Monoblocks from a C43. Have currently got Continental Contisports2 tyres, 225/45/17 Y rating at the front and 245/40/17 Y rating at the rear. Will be replacing the rubber with Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3's early next year. The conti's are good but the F1's are amazing. 5. This week I am replacing the factory fitted Sony XR-C5100R with an aftermarket Sony F7750 (in graphite) due to the need for an MP3 compatible CD player. Being an Alpine man it was a hard decision for a Sony, however it allows me to keep the Sony CD changer that is already installed and with an 7 band EQ gives me good control over the sound. 6. I have replaced the brake switch as that annoying orange light appeared on the dash a few times. Here is a pic of my car (well I hope there is, not sure if I did it properly) w202_c240.JPG

04-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#4
BIG Sean Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bolton Car: W202 1998 C280 Sport Posts: 420	Welcome, and enjoy the wealth of information in the forum and friendly banter throughout the club! I've got your car's big brother - 1998 C280Sport - your's sounds a much nicer spec though!!! not complaining but leather would be soooooooo much nicer,and an arm rest - pah don't even talk about arm rests! Welcome once again. EDIT - By the way - where you from? Driveway looks slightly mediteranean[although they are a Marshall's Block!!!], your details don't say? Last edited by BIG Sean; 04-09-2006 at 11:33 PM.

04-09-2006, 11:15 PM	#2
Ian B Walker Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Kirkham Car: 300-24, E220 Coupe, E220 saloon, 190D Posts: 7,912	Nice looking car and welcome. Lots of nice people here. Any questions and someone will be there with an answer for you.

04-09-2006, 11:26 PM	#3
ADY1983 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yeovil, Somerset Car: 300CE-24 Sportline, MK1 Golf GTI Campaign Edition, Scirocco GTII Posts: 1,947	Welcome to the forum, Nice Motor , wheels could do with a clean tho..

05-09-2006, 07:11 AM	#5
pammy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Yorkshire Car: hers - slk 320, his - souped up scooby and a stealth motor (company cars) Posts: 9,472	Welcome indeed - your car does look lovely

05-09-2006, 08:33 AM	#7
Flyer Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cheshire Car: CLK320 Sport Posts: 2,037	Welcome aboard Kips; car looks great

05-09-2006, 09:34 AM	#8
lotusmark2 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Wigan, Lancashire Car: 2008 fiat 500, 2004 SAAB 2.3 Aero HOT Estate, Harley Sportster R Posts: 2,360	Welcome aboard, nice motor!

05-09-2006, 12:00 PM	#9
C43AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Weybridge. U.K Car: CL55AMG Kompressor (W215) S500L (W221) C43AMG (W202 Sold) S320L (W220 Sold) 560SEC (W126 Sold) Posts: 3,385	Welcome, can't see your photo !!

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