Is €3,490 a good price for this 2003 Mercedes C180 W203 with 213k km?
Hey everyone,
I’m looking at a 2003 Mercedes-Benz C180 W203 Avantgarde and would appreciate some advice from people who know these cars.
The asking price is €3,490. Here are the main details:
- 2003 C180 W203 Avantgarde
- 1.8L petrol, 143 hp
- Automatic transmission
- 213,851 km (~133k miles)
- 3 previous owners
- German-spec car
- Claimed accident-free
- Fresh HU/AU (TÜV)
- Euro 4
- RWD
- Automatic climate control
- Heated/electric seats
- Cruise control
- Rain sensor
- ABS / ESP / traction control
- Bluetooth + USB + hands-free
- Alloy wheels with all-season tires
- Fixed tow hitch
The car is apparently in green metallic, which I actually really like.
The main thing I'm wondering is whether €3,490 is reasonable for a W203 with 213k km, or whether that's too much considering the mileage and age.
Also, what should I specifically check before buying one of these? I'm especially interested in common W203/C180 problems, things to check on the automatic transmission, rust, engine issues, suspension, electronics, etc.
Is there anything particularly important I should look for on a 2003 C180 1.8 petrol?
And finally, would you personally buy one at this price if the car checks out mechanically, or would you try to negotiate significantly lower?
Any advice from W203 owners would be greatly appreciated!