I drive a 2003 C230 Kompressor. It only has 80,000km or about 50,000 miles. Drives great, its compact but with a spacious interior. Way ahead of its time in design. This car is as quick as anyone would ever need. As my first Mercedes, I will definitely be looking at another Benz in the future.
Buster Fulton hey bro I’m to looking to buy my first car and I love mercedes, this car is good for my budget so what do you think? Do you recommend this c230 coupe 2002 or 2003 ?
2003 is faster supposedly. i own one with 52,000 miles. my only problem is the speedometer lights are not nice looking. also, i might have to bring it to mercedes to fix the sunroof because one of the mechanics i go to can't figure it out
This is a 2002 Mercedes C230 kompressor hatchback also called a coupe and for those who don't know compressor is actually German for supercharged at 1:16 it sounded like a four-cylinder at 1:30 look at that exhaust under the hood of this car is the m111 2.3 l supercharged inline 4 this is the first generation of the hatchback called the CL 203 making it the first C-Class hatchback which is also called The Coop at 4:43 it sounded like a 4-cylinder and hear the sound of this supercharged inline 4 it is supercharged so it sounded like a supercharged inline 4-cylinder it has polished aluminum door seals still being an 02 the light for the mirror doesn't work it's kind of burnt and there is the sunroof there is your access to the Bose amplifier it has 16 inch wheels from an r129 SL and this car still has power seeds since it's being an O2 and has equipped with door-mounted side airbags glove box with the original owners manual and your CD changer
Also my sister had one similar to this, except it was a 2005 and it was the Sedan, and it had the 6spd manual transmission, man that thing was a blast to drive! :)
I have a 2002 c230 kompressor 6 speed manual in candy apple red, and I absolutely love it. incredible to drive on the highway, handles like a dream at high speeds. very quick from 40-110mph, but not as fast off the line before the supercharger is spooled up.
I think it is no doubt a kool technologically advanced car. But how about reliability and maintenance cost??? Is it really as bad as some reviewer on the web say? I have an 02' Acura RSX and I'm very happy with its reliability and maintenance cost, I don't even have to worry about timing belt (it has chain) The Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Hatchback really caught my eye after knowing its market value is about the same as my Acura or even lower some times. When you got a chance I would appreciate any advice and comments.
I don't have the power seats or the headlamp washers, but so far I'm very pleased with how little attention and maintenance it has needed. I've had mine as an everyday driver (usually driven very hard) for about a year and a half, with about 165k mile on it and have had almost no maintenance cost. I replaced the thermostat and that's about it as far as failing parts goes. It is very expensive to hire a Mercedes dealership to do anything so I suggest learning to change your own oil and perform your own servicing if you don't do so already...all pretty simple stuff
i got mine for 9500 here in NY with 84k miles.....i love my car is has lots of options rides smooth and its a six speed manual (not sure if urs does) but its definitely worth the money because any other options around $10k are garbage.
The Boogeyman I’m considering one too. They are cheap, reliable, very comfortable, fast (especially the 6 speed manual), and really is a forgotten « hot » hatch in my opinion. A pulley upgrade does wonders to one of these!
I don't see what people are complaining about. If you saw the price in the back seat, $7,000 is a steal for a car with that many options. It gets great gas mileage and would be a great daily driver. I'd rather spend 7k on this than a honda civic.
I have one of these. They're great cars, love that funky cupholder thing this one has. Mine just has the standard one, but has all the toys and cream leather and is in Jasper Blue! If you want to buy one, buy it. So far It's been fantastic, and you get quite a few looks from people when you drive it as it is pretty unusual at the back haha. The roof is the best though, never really have it closed! We have an AMG M Class as well but still love driving this. And it still looks great even now! :)
Hi, I'm planning to buy this car very soon! Is it worth buying this today? I'm a university student and I live in Kuwait and I found this one used but its conditions are very good, it worth about 1600$ where I live. I appreciate if you helped me.
@Pieguy302 it was Mercedes entry level car. It had the lowest price in their line up and was geared towards younger buyers ages 20-26 who didn't wan't the sedan. It had very basic standards like cloth interior.
Nothing really special about this CL203 besides the electrical seats. Silver is a very common colour for this vehicle. And black leather seats were the most-selected extra for the interior. There's not even the sports package in this car. The 2,3 litres engine was exchanged in 2003. Then Mercedes used the 1,8 litres engine of the C 200 Kompressor and the C 180 Kompressor models. So this one is a bit more thirsty. So, it's a cool car with mostly common extras. Should be easy to find, especially as C 200 Kompressor. The 230 is a bit rarer. :-)
I have a question about this car. How do you adjust your cell phone on the radio? Is there a bluetooth function to link your cell phone and the music on it to the radio?
I'm considering this car as a christmas gift to myself this year, but I'm a bit sceptical because I live in Norway. Does anyone know how it handles on snow/ice?
Hi I am about to buy one The option are good? I also have some cassette tapes. Where do they go to get played? And is there really a telephone sync? Thank you.
hi,kyle kompresor doesn`t mean supercharged,a compresor is something like turbocharger,but kompresor works with a belt that is rotating it ,not like turbocharger with exhaust gases
Is it worth it? I do have a choice between 3rd series e46 2000 or 2001, this one or the classic 4 doors sedan version of c230. I love this one the most, however :)
I'm looking at one of these now for $9,9...80k miles, I believe and in TX. Is it worth even going to look at? I really like it...its black, cheap, and the dealer seems to be able to help us (young and bad credit) Thanks!
because they cut down cost of production therefore quality, the engine on my 98 costs twice as much as the same displacement engine made 2 years later. Also more electrical problems and 2 spark plugs per cylinder adds to cost
the interior in this example is actually MBTex (fake leather). real leather seating will have ruffled leather on the door panels instead of the flat matching MBTex.
I loved the C230 Kompressors..such a unique sounding car.
This video brought so many memories. It was my first ever vehicle and I absolutely loved it.
I’m considering getting one may I ask if you had any problems that would reoccur or what I should look out for ?
@@averystahl8762 Also interested.
I drive a 2003 C230 Kompressor. It only has 80,000km or about 50,000 miles. Drives great, its compact but with a spacious interior. Way ahead of its time in design. This car is as quick as anyone would ever need. As my first Mercedes, I will definitely be looking at another Benz in the future.
Buster Fulton hey bro I’m to looking to buy my first car and I love mercedes, this car is good for my budget so what do you think? Do you recommend this c230 coupe 2002 or 2003 ?
2003 is faster supposedly. i own one with 52,000 miles. my only problem is the speedometer lights are not nice looking. also, i might have to bring it to mercedes to fix the sunroof because one of the mechanics i go to can't figure it out
This is a 2002 Mercedes C230 kompressor hatchback also called a coupe and for those who don't know compressor is actually German for supercharged at 1:16 it sounded like a four-cylinder at 1:30 look at that exhaust under the hood of this car is the m111 2.3 l supercharged inline 4 this is the first generation of the hatchback called the CL 203 making it the first C-Class hatchback which is also called The Coop at 4:43 it sounded like a 4-cylinder and hear the sound of this supercharged inline 4 it is supercharged so it sounded like a supercharged inline 4-cylinder it has polished aluminum door seals still being an 02 the light for the mirror doesn't work it's kind of burnt and there is the sunroof there is your access to the Bose amplifier it has 16 inch wheels from an r129 SL and this car still has power seeds since it's being an O2 and has equipped with door-mounted side airbags glove box with the original owners manual and your CD changer
Gotta love a Benz... I have a 2002 C230K 6-speed.. Absolutely love it... Been the best car I've ever owned.. I'm a Benz lifer for sure...
Oh my god that beep at the beginning brought back so many memories of my childhood
Also my sister had one similar to this, except it was a 2005 and it was the Sedan, and it had the 6spd manual transmission, man that thing was a blast to drive! :)
I just bought this car yesterday,03. I love it. idk why it seems alot wider in this video but it's a very small slim car.
I've driven many cars. But this is the best car i've ever driven. The one I drove had the AMG wheels and with the sport package.
Am I the only one who has this car and watching it reviewed? :D :D :D
I have owned this car new since 2003. Still like driving it, had no problems with it at all!
thomas4776 miles?
Not surprised. Old Mercedes were as solid as a rock.
@@daurham under 100,000 lol
I have one. I am up to 208k
@@hellrock yeah
This is kind of random...but I read an article in a magazine at my school about you. Excellent reviews!!!
It's weird seeing your own car being reviewed...
Do you have the same options? I have one but it doesn't have power seats or headlamp washers. Do you know if it was a different package?
Moritz Wienke mine has more than this one, mine has got sat nav, tv, aux and seat memory, not sure if this one had the memory
xxBlamedBxx what do you mean?
xxBlamedBxx ohhhh haha nvm i get it
xxBlamedBxx for real!!
Definitely one of my favorite Mercs! Thanks Kyle.
I comment juste to bring you back souvenirs
I have a 2002 c230 kompressor 6 speed manual in candy apple red, and I absolutely love it. incredible to drive on the highway, handles like a dream at high speeds. very quick from 40-110mph, but not as fast off the line before the supercharger is spooled up.
Do you have the same options? I have one but it doesn't have power seats or headlamp washers. Do you know if it was a different package?
I think it is no doubt a kool technologically advanced car. But how about reliability and maintenance cost???
Is it really as bad as some reviewer on the web say?
I have an 02' Acura RSX and I'm very happy with its reliability and maintenance cost, I don't even have to worry about timing belt (it has chain)
The Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Hatchback really caught my eye after knowing its market value is about the same as my Acura or even lower some times.
When you got a chance I would appreciate any advice and comments.
I don't have the power seats or the headlamp washers, but so far I'm very pleased with how little attention and maintenance it has needed. I've had mine as an everyday driver (usually driven very hard) for about a year and a half, with about 165k mile on it and have had almost no maintenance cost. I replaced the thermostat and that's about it as far as failing parts goes. It is very expensive to hire a Mercedes dealership to do anything so I suggest learning to change your own oil and perform your own servicing if you don't do so already...all pretty simple stuff
ExileDanger this is the kind of guy that would buy a c230 kompressor. Someone who doesn't even know how a supercharger works
ExileDanger I love my mercedes kompresser 230 so much because how fast it goes and I can smoke the tires
Goodness. Would never have expected an interior like that from Mercedes.
This is now my dream car, a nice futurised, but modern coupe hatchback, I love everything about this, but most of all, love the cupholder : 3
I'm looking for one right now and they're hard to find...Love this car
Essen Motor Wish i could but i just lost my job, otherwise i would have. Thanks though
I'll sell you mine
Were you from
Guy down my street has one of these, always wanted to know more about it. Thanks as always Kyle for the superb review.
I bought one just a few weeks ago. I am waiting on the import. So exited.
test drive it!! i love the sound! I drove a C200 a couple of time!! redline!! it's amazing!
I really want one as my first car, iv looked for months and this is by far my favorite
I bought this 3 months ago, it's my first car...i'm 33 so i got a car much later in life, lol. Still loving it!
I agree.
i'm 19, getting this car as my first car!
the comments on here are old, tips on the car?
Tony Dude, did u get it? I rly want it too it looks so damn good
This car is awesome, the stereo system too...
Hey, these are the best car videos on youtube. Thanks!
I've liked this particular model, and I think it has great legroom as well(I have sat in one).
i got mine for 9500 here in NY with 84k miles.....i love my car is has lots of options rides smooth and its a six speed manual (not sure if urs does) but its definitely worth the money because any other options around $10k are garbage.
Awesome sound for a 4 cylinder!
Yep, true that! I've always loved the older ones too!
HP is only half the battle. Torque and refinement is also important. Also, this is old technology so back in the early 2000s this was considered good.
I still have one today and I will never sell it....just so amazing
john koen hey Im looking to buy one today, my first car you know. What should I look for inspections before I buy one used...
@@husseinsleem889 Rust. Check maintenance, oil changes and such.
Great review. This will most likely be my first car
Dre R did it end up being your first car?
The Boogeyman I’m considering one too. They are cheap, reliable, very comfortable, fast (especially the 6 speed manual), and really is a forgotten « hot » hatch in my opinion. A pulley upgrade does wonders to one of these!
Did you get it? After 9 years?
I don't see what people are complaining about. If you saw the price in the back seat, $7,000 is a steal for a car with that many options. It gets great gas mileage and would be a great daily driver. I'd rather spend 7k on this than a honda civic.
Going to look at one of these tomorrow. It has 76,000km and asking price of just $4000 lol Hope to get it.
Don't do it ., it rides like shit
+aayonce4 I didn't. I actually bought a 2011 BMW :)
+Skeeter's Skills Just wondering why didn't you end up getting it?
Going to look at one of these tomorrow myself.
+alsafah wasn't available so didn't even get to look at it.
ah ok thanks
Awesome review! I've been debating buying one here in town that I've been eyeing up. This vid helped a lot :)
I have one of these. They're great cars, love that funky cupholder thing this one has. Mine just has the standard one, but has all the toys and cream leather and is in Jasper Blue! If you want to buy one, buy it. So far It's been fantastic, and you get quite a few looks from people when you drive it as it is pretty unusual at the back haha. The roof is the best though, never really have it closed! We have an AMG M Class as well but still love driving this. And it still looks great even now! :)
Should I still buy it?
Doing a great job of this video showing the car.
Hi, I'm planning to buy this car very soon! Is it worth buying this today? I'm a university student and I live in Kuwait and I found this one used but its conditions are very good, it worth about 1600$ where I live. I appreciate if you helped me.
buy it
Just got an 04. No surprise to find Kyle had reviewed it. ;)
Still got the C320, still love it. I will check back in 3-4 years
I just got an 05 c230 kompressor :)
hey its a review of my Auntys car, finally a car i've actually driven been reviewed.... am with you on this one....
Every time i wach this i find something new i dident know ab out on my car
the sports coupe is a beautiful car, unfortunately such cars are no longer built
I'd have too much fun with that cup holder if I owned this car lol
hoping to buy 1 in the near future
@Pieguy302 it was Mercedes entry level car. It had the lowest price in their line up and was geared towards younger buyers ages 20-26 who didn't wan't the sedan. It had very basic standards like cloth interior.
like my grandad's C200! awsome engine sound! 6spd manual!!
Nothing really special about this CL203 besides the electrical seats. Silver is a very common colour for this vehicle. And black leather seats were the most-selected extra for the interior. There's not even the sports package in this car. The 2,3 litres engine was exchanged in 2003. Then Mercedes used the 1,8 litres engine of the C 200 Kompressor and the C 180 Kompressor models. So this one is a bit more thirsty.
So, it's a cool car with mostly common extras. Should be easy to find, especially as C 200 Kompressor. The 230 is a bit rarer. :-)
I have this coupe and it’s great for storage in the back it’s fast
when i watch the Chevrolet Caprice video, i taught that kyle should review this car...
indeed!!!
My favorite car!!! Thanks for uploading!!! :))
I WANT THIS SO BAD. I have a 98 c230 and i love it
Hey nice in depth review on the car
I have The CDI 200 from 2007 . I have this since 2015 with no Problems
Thank you for this. I just bought one and needed some help on the accessories.
I have the 2003 model and it's freaking awesome
I like this hatchback especially with that storage space it provides. I dont need the big seats my c230 has at age 16
For all the ones hating. Its a Mercedes Benz
finally been waiting for this
Got mine magma red 2 moths ago for a good price. 34k miles :)
you got a 2002 mercedes c-class with only 34k miles? lol wtf u talkin bout
+Supdawggx Supdawgerr yup. was owned by a senior citizen and she didnt drive it much.
SnakeTTV damn
congrats
SnakeTTV how you liking it? Time to switch from my E46. How many smiles per mile and reliability?
Sorry, all Ive replaced was the MAF sensor for 28 dollars. That and tires/oil
Love these reveiws !!!
what a great tour!! awesome!! 10!!
Good review - thanks
I really appreciate this video sir.
Nice work man. when them other 2 ferrari's gonna be up...no rush or anything just wondering.
2:04 & 2:18 sounded like he kept saying 'hell it's got this hell it's got that lol'
Saving up for this to be my first car. ((:
Did you ever get it? I'm looking for it to be my first car as well, and wondering if it's run well for you?
same bro
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
I like your vidoe's Kyle. Thumbs up.
I have a question about this car. How do you adjust your cell phone on the radio? Is there a bluetooth function to link your cell phone and the music on it to the radio?
it was a in car phone, no sync with your cellphone.
@rotaryjesus it was designed for the european market but also sold in america, for young buyers who didn't want a sedan.
coolest feature in this car is the cup holder
daaamn that thing has all the options. mine only has the panoramic roof and parktronic
I see too many of these around, don't like the look very much, but I like the engine :)
I liked these. Don't know why they didn't catch on.
i did not know that kompressor was german for supercharged...good info man
I'm considering this car as a christmas gift to myself this year, but I'm a bit sceptical because I live in Norway. Does anyone know how it handles on snow/ice?
i doubt it would handle any good
Hi I am about to buy one The option are good? I also have some cassette tapes. Where do they go to get played? And is there really a telephone sync? Thank you.
Can you do a Toyota Matrix? You don't have one of those yet!
I have the same mercedes I love it I can smoke the tires and I love how fast it is but I love my mercedes AMG CLK55 more
I have this car n love it!
Same thing :)
Getting this in red
I almost bought one of these but a guy showed up 20 minutes before me to purchase it :(
Would've been a great first car.
my friend had a very simmilar merc but his was called C200
the roof is completely wet , had the same problem with mine, the panorama roof looks fancy but needed allot of maintenance
Das ist sehr toll kompressor in das Auto. (What I learned from my German I class) :)
I'am 17 years old and in love with this car! Should I buy it when I am 18?
Sry for my english, iam from germany :)
Maybe a bit expensive because supercharged if something breaks
Parts are a bit expensive, also the power of the car and rear wheel drive can be a bit tricky for a new inexperienced driver, specially in winter
hi,kyle kompresor doesn`t mean supercharged,a compresor is something like turbocharger,but kompresor works with a belt that is rotating it ,not like turbocharger with exhaust gases
Is it worth it? I do have a choice between 3rd series e46 2000 or 2001, this one or the classic 4 doors sedan version of c230. I love this one the most, however :)
I have this car in Black and I l
ove it to death !!!!
I'm looking at one of these now for $9,9...80k miles, I believe and in TX. Is it worth even going to look at? I really like it...its black, cheap, and the dealer seems to be able to help us (young and bad credit)
Thanks!
hello, i need a help. i recently bough this car but i cant find the high beams anywhere. There are no signs on the lever .. do anyone know how?
These cars are a dime a dozen in my area, how good a car is it Kyle?
because they cut down cost of production therefore quality, the engine on my 98 costs twice as much as the same displacement engine made 2 years later. Also more electrical problems and 2 spark plugs per cylinder adds to cost
you did a awesome video covered alot thanks
@pwned2122 The older AMGs say "V8 Kompressor", because they are supercharged.
9:15 pink floyd ❤
the interior in this example is actually MBTex (fake leather). real leather seating will have ruffled leather on the door panels instead of the flat matching MBTex.
So its a supercharged coupe?
Yes, mine is 2003, great condition. interested to buy?
I did, and I love mine!
Pink Floyd. Nice.
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