W204 MERCEDES C350 RELIABILITY IN 2023!!! 

That blower was driving me nuts 😂 I started hitting the bottom of the dashboard thinking it was a loose screw the first time it happened 🤣

alignment is a must! since its a staggered setup, rotating tires wouldn't be an option so I highly suggest alignment to keep your tires in tip top shape!

That’s great! These are great cars when taken care of

I tried replacing the eyebrow with leds but they just don't look as good as the original slightly white bulbs! and if I have the option to upgrade the c350, it would be a facelifted w212! unfortunately the m272 was discontinued on the facelift, would've been a good combo!

hahahah thank you!

Good point! I actually have not checked mine out aside from replacing the filters, I need to check the condition of my throttle body!

great to see w204 getting in the 200k miles mark! i've seen a few on marketplace but rarely a good condition one!

I usually take mine up to Autowerks up in fallston! They're really are one of the best in the area!

325i-330i n52 are also very reliable in my opinion aside from the usual leaks you need to sort out! But the m272 after the revision in my opinion is the best option reliability wise because of its simplicity

Damn! Those idler pulleys are such big culprits but I’d probably just try to take most out it out. Bottom right I believe is the AC compressor. Good thing it didn’t take out any hoses or fan blades

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I drive a lot, hoping when that esl strikes, I won’t be in the middle of nowhere 😂

@@UrielArtsGarage yes I was of course stranded at the gym so it wasn’t too bad. When that goes you can’t start or anything.

@@pilot_ddl Debating trading the c350 this year for another benz but it's been a fantastic driver! hopefully that happens before the esl which will be at least a grand of fixing

@@UrielArtsGarage yes I was thinking the same but love the car still! The W205 is so different that our gen.

They actually are starting to go bad now! And yes! Parts are only $47 total on fcp euro so I’ll address it soon!

Do you feel it? It’s normal for the rpm to go down a little when you steer

make sure to take care of the common problems! maintenance > aesthetics always

@mariomadrid8071 sheeeitt i got a 2013 c350 with 75k miles for 15k in GA a few months back. one owner all maintenance records

2011 is also the best year for the m272 for the c-class too!

I think so too. I take it to an independent Mercedes specialist he is awesome. I told him I deafly want to keep it past 200,000 miles. He said the next service should be changing the differential fluid. Have you done that?

@@8MunchenBayern8 I have not done any differential fluid change yet! what's the estimated cost? so far I only did the transmission which was about $700!

it definitely doesn't feel like it!

Check for oil leaks! the 2012 has the newer M276 motor which some people have mix feelings with! As long as you don't hear any abnormalities I think you should be golden!

@@UrielArtsGarage I'm thinking about a 2012 c350 with 130k miles on it also. Seller did reg maintenance and bought it from a previous owner at 80k miles, still in good condition. Engine and transmission is smooth. Worth a buy with 130k miles? What should I look for?

That’s probably between 10-13k max if you’re looking at a 2012 c350 with that amount of mileage. 130k isn’t really that high as I’ve seen a few cars that have the m276 engine with over 200k miles. Granted i always recommend doing a throughly inspection like the sway bar link which tends to go bad around that mileage. Or any sort of abnormalities in the engine bay like oil seepage. The m276 introduced direct injection which would allow carbon to build up as you drive it more and more. The m272 is probably more reliable (except earlier versions) but the m276 would be a 2nd runner up for sure. Again just make sure to check for any abnormalities in the engine bay!

Comes with the c350 sport package, amg body kit, sport suspension, and a bigger engine.