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**Musikmann** · 07-02-2008, 07:13 AM

Welcome to the forum Parrotletlover,

That is a W203 C-Class and there is a forum devoted to that series. I would copy/paste this post and duplicate it there. Those actual owners are better able to answer your specific questions.

In the mean time, I would not buy any car that has rust. It probably indicates a general lack of care and maintenance on the owner's part. On the other hand, he is not trying to hide something with a cheapie bondo repair job that would likely resurface right after you buy it.

The flat hood ornament and the star grill probably indicate that it was available with a Sports Package. The flat badges are easily replaced with a star in a couple of minutes. I'd imagine the grill would be a fairly easy replcement too.

Lastly, the car is new enough that you should be able to find OEM wheels for it (dealer, eBay or classified ad). Maybe the owner still has the original wheels that he damaged in some fashion and you can have those refinished. But, that's another red flag - mis-matched wheels?

07-02-2008, 07:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
Musikmann Lifetime Premium Member Date registered: May 2006 Vehicle: 2001 E320 - Brilliant Silver/Ash: MBCA member Location: The Mountain State Posts: 6,310	Welcome to the forum Parrotletlover, That is a W203 C-Class and there is a forum devoted to that series. I would copy/paste this post and duplicate it there. Those actual owners are better able to answer your specific questions. In the mean time, I would not buy any car that has rust. It probably indicates a general lack of care and maintenance on the owner's part. On the other hand, he is not trying to hide something with a cheapie bondo repair job that would likely resurface right after you buy it. The flat hood ornament and the star grill probably indicate that it was available with a Sports Package. The flat badges are easily replaced with a star in a couple of minutes. I'd imagine the grill would be a fairly easy replcement too. Lastly, the car is new enough that you should be able to find OEM wheels for it (dealer, eBay or classified ad). Maybe the owner still has the original wheels that he damaged in some fashion and you can have those refinished. But, that's another red flag - mis-matched wheels? __________________ Ich liebe meinen Mercedes-Benz! Last edited by Musikmann : 07-02-2008 at 07:18 AM.