2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport Full Review & Test Drive

Here is my review of a 2005 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor.
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[@benzitog4600]

I’ve had plenty of other cars and my 2005 c230 is the best one i have owned. Very stylish, great gas mileage and fun to drive. Great video for a review.

[@gatorboy6865]

I own 2007 c230

[@solomonbajo5238]

Good car

[@matthewpadilla9017]

Benzito G is it reliable?

[@isaackitogo5043]

Great stuff

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

@mathieu lol Try to find a C32/C55 AMG. A lot quicker and usually don't cost much more than a c230. Cheapest one I've seen was $6000.

[@form109]

Finally!!!! a non dealership review!!!

[@Neworleansickk]

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[@ThabisoNkuna-lb6qq]

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[@GabrielMartinez-jt1uv]

0:00 sounded like a four-cylinder this is a 2005 grey Mr C230 kompressor this was being replaced by the w204 in the 2008 model year well compressor means supercharged in German and under the hood that you will see is the m271 1.8 l supercharged inline 4 which comes out 189 horsepower which is paired to a 5-speed Mr automatic transmission with one exhaust pipe but the C230 was available with a 6-speed manual available and a hatchback version for the C230 available now gray Mister make the sexy looking E46 3 series from the w203 generation in 2001 the 203 car of this generation inside you'll see a 5-speed Auto with a basic radio a steering wheel it does have soft door panels which is not bad for an 05 there's your trunk button all four of your power windows and window lock it does have leather seats but they're manual it's much more comfortable for 2005 this is the tilted to tilt the seat it has all manual mechanisms it's not a power seed it's a manual seat but it does have power seats in the passenger their manual only the driver side it is the 230 but it does have power seats from 2006 and 2007 it was being replaced by the 2.5 V6 in 2006 that replaced the 230 kompressor model the four cylinder well in the 2004 model year it had a little bit fancier looking airbag and this weird looking gauges now in the 05 it has that fancy looking airbag

[@giuseppedavid2174]

one of the most beautiful mercedes model. i love how it look

[@EhsWorldProductions]

Actually very impressed by this car! Love how it still feels solid and drives like a new car after 12 years. I love these kind of videos, rather than some biased auto journalist reviewing the car.

[@scherzva]

I purchased a 2005 (in silver with black interior) last week and I am impressed. granted it doesn't drive like my 2014 Lexus Is 250 AWD, but considering its age.

[@user-ed1sr7hv2j]

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[@davidherrera2439]

Just bought a 2005 kompressor myself. I showed my wife this video before I bought it and it reassured her that it's a beautiful car. I appreciate the video, truly did help me 😅

[@gabegarcia7779]

I’m currently in this position right now 😬

[@JustMe-rn5uf]

@@gabegarcia7779 I too am in this position right now. Trying to find the proper car for myself too. Thanks for the advice. Everyone outthere, keep safe.🍁

[@gabrielnorthrup8761]

My dad got his 2005 c230 kompressor about 3 years ago, got it with super low miles and in GREAT shape but he is still a teenager at heart and beats the ever living shit out of it. I just got my license a couple months ago and man oh man do i love driving that car :D such a fun and zippy yet smooth ride around town. It has a very "weird" exhaust note in person (his seems like its a little louder than the one in this video) but something about the super charger whine is so nice to hear. not the fastest car off the line, quick sorta, but it will hug a turn like no other car even much newer than it. the power all comes at the top end. EDIT: I would also like to include, this car over the past years has had its issues and weird sensors going bad, BUT it has ALWAYS started first try and has never been off the road, other than needing an alignment, it drives and runs like its brand new at 160k miles. very reliable car for my dad who drives a lot for work all these years.

[@ealam95]

Thank you for this review! Got to learn about my new car and I appreciate it more after watching this.

[@DavidLee-vz5pf]

I had mine and still have it for 16 years. I have 240k miles on it. I spent little over 3k to maintain it and to keep it in great condition. I also applied and received a High Mileage Award. MBZ, The Best or Nothing.

[@sks6763]

I have a 2006 C200 Kompressor (similar to this) in a beautiful Obsidian Black, however, the differences compared to this it is equipped with the Elegance package. I absolutely love it to bits, perfect first car to go to the shops in or cruise away to see family 3 hours down the coast. I have only ever owned a larger W140 S420 before this C; I am impressed with how it fils my requirements. I definitely will be buying another Mercedes from here on.

[@elomeli211]

Nice to see someone that knows something about the w203 chassis

[@derekenlow7607]

I'm buying this car!! Just made a payment. So excited!!! Thank you for your thorough review. Best one I've seen yet

[@derekenlow7607]

@a k u d a m a the car ended up having a computer module go down and I wasn't paying to fix it so I purchased a 1985 corvette for 7,000. I've learned these mercedes don't hold their value like other cars do so I bought something that does.

[@gabegarcia7779]

@@derekenlow7607 how do you check for that? I’m thinking of buying a 2005 c230 kompressor tomorrow

[@derekenlow7607]

@@gabegarcia7779 I would have someone who knows cars inspect it before buying.

[@randychris5031]

Are you still enjoying the car?

[@TylerRamonCabello99]

I own a 2006 C230 and it’s my favorite car! I have no problems with it. It’s awesome.

[@ask4george1]

I have the same car, mine is black. I bought it used in 2007 and I still have it. I customized mine. It has Accuair suspension, a AMG body kit, and Vertini drift black wheels with a chrome lip. I also installed a Android head unit. When I connect to my phone's hot spot, it's a rolling computer. Since 2007 I replaced the alternator and battery, that's it. It has been a very reliable car, no complaints.

[@nikm2089]

I own an 03’ red coupe, got it used with 23k miles in 05’. It now has about 130k miles. Been a great car, no major engine or transmission repairs. Stupid things like the cup holders and sunroof broke though.

[@FedeJ2023]

One off the most beautyfull mercedes out there! Nice review.👍

[@Phrofetic_MayaN]

Good review felt like I was there to check the car out myself

[@persi9380]

Great 👍🏼 car, my fourth cylinder had oil leakage due to sedimentary build up, was misdiagnosed by the dealership 3 times until I finally found out and had to sue them to get my money 💰 back, but the vehicle 🚗 ran great 👍🏼 with the problems for 120,000 miles. Had amazing 😉 memories with it.

[@jameskerherve7487]

This was my first Mercedes back in 2010 and I reluctantly avoided the E90 BMW but now glad I did. Got the car kinda on the cheap as it was pretty mechanically abused but paint and body was almost new. After I sorted out new motor/tranny mounts, breather hoses, new belts, transmission service and new brakes the car was the best car I ever ever owned! The braking was so strong it could pull wrinkles out of your face. Heavy solid and small enough to zip around. Drove 120k miles and sold with 185k miles when I finally got my CLS55. The only reason I didn’t keep it is because lots of people scared me on message boards about timing chain issues so I didn’t keep it as an extra car. Wish I had!

[@blazingbeast54]

Was it expensive cause everyone was telling me not to get one cause the parts are expensive

[@SgtEvarsmann]

@@blazingbeast54 did you end up buying it? I might get one for 2200 with 178k miles, still thinking about it

[@blazingbeast54]

@@SgtEvarsmann I did buy it but sold it a month later when, interior lights stopped working, sunroof stopped opening, oil began to leak, and check engine came on 🥲 it only had 109k miles for $3500

[@SgtEvarsmann]

@@blazingbeast54 man idk what to do 😂 the guy said it needs new front struts, it's missing fog lights and the bottom corners of the radiator are bent :/

[@nonmutualgroup]

Just got one thanks dude..thus is my exact story

[@thebravoconnection946]

My 05 c230 has been very reliable, i have mine pushing 278K miles and still going strong with non of the plastics broken on it and still looks great inside and out. i have done a few minor repairs though out the years but all done by me. only complaint is trade in value is only $290.00 now. cant sell it with the miles i have so im going to just keep driving it and get the most life i can out of it.

[@robertoesteban5483]

Nice! Mines at 195,500k miles. Only had two major repairs: water pump and torque strut

[@sadiqshaibu9405]

Cool, would love to buy this beauty from you. What say you?

[@Deathwish610]

Would you recommend this car for a 19 year old?

[@flo-ridafpv5713]

Hows it doin now ? Lookin at clean one w over 200k on it

[@thebravoconnection946]

I'm at 297k right now still driving it and still running great although I don't drive it everyday since I have 2 other cars , I just installed a new suspension and tires tho, I had a customer a while back bring me a 2000 c230 for some work and he had over 350k on his.

[@pierresmith8175]

i did a muffler delete recently on my 07 c230 n i do not regret it sounds beautiful

[@Hobbies305]

I have one just like it from 05 with 98k miles and some visual modifications and haven't had any mayor issue aside from a broken window regulator everything else works good so far.

[@kingoffoos5184]

Yoel Hidalgo mine has a broke window regulator as well lol 213k Miles:)

[@kashvirbadal4192]

Great video. I have 2006 c180 with 260k on the clock plan to keep it as long as possible. Runs like a car with only 40k

[@TheBenzCollector]

Very nice video! I just got my first W203 I’ve had several W202’s among other Benz too! I just subscribed...something I should’ve done beforehand LOL

[@NeverBrokeAJ]

Just got one today and this video is perfect and i stay in orlando crazyyy

[@nicholasbabeaux2052]

This is one of my favorite C class models in general, I really thought they killed it with the styling it looks better than the S class of that generation, also that pearl white color, and those rims are killer, even though they’re 17s they look bigger and to this day they look very fresh

[@inthrutheoutdoor3464]

Check out mine in my collection. I love mine has the V6 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqOuc3Ruea2Wn5Y

[@MrJcporter1]

Good presentation. Thank you. I'm interested in getting a C model and fling my homework.

[@alexbaykov9221]

I have one of those. But mine was manufactured as a transition to facelift, so it still has an old steering wheel and control panel. But it also has an M271 engine. Great car!

[@alhassanzayyanu5712]

European models have a different steering wheel

[@4MATICbenz]

The differences may be subtle but I think these facelifted w203s look so much fresher inside and out than the earlier model years. I also don't know why the blue tinted glass never caught on for long. I always liked it.

[@frederickweeksjr.1189]

Me too. I still have an 05.

[@hunter5735]

Great Review THANKS !

[@IAM-iv1oz]

Just got my 2004 C Class 4 Door Classic 1.8 and its got low mileage and its so beautiful. White Just like the one in this video. Never owned a MB but so far mine is rock solid and one of my fave cars in the 30 years I have been owning vehicles.

[@ops70]

Nice review!

[@candyman3108]

Great review!

[@Juan_Hernandez_Jr.]

Nice review. I'm thinking about buying one of these. Only thing that worries me is the comment you made about the electronics.

[@bhuuthesecond]

Mine is the C180 so not fast but an absolutely smooth cruiser. She's so lovely

[@FreeSpeechEmpire]

Featuring the I4 eyesore atthe end lmao. Beautiful car hope to pick one up tomorrow

[@farbodpourmand4740]

I’m buying a 99 c230 Any advice on what to check and what to look for Also what you think about the model? Thanks

[@Stormer324]

I have a 2005 c220 cdi Chipped to 190 hp :) Its incredibly comfortable and quiet, doesnt use much fuel i think but it is agressive when it needs to be ;) Mine is still in like new condition :D

[@orbitexe2052]

i didn't ever notice but my parents have this

[@sporeasporea]

LOL :))

[@johnh9200]

Summed up perfectly InTech Dude. As you say, you'll have issues with Door Handles, the Air Conditioning Stepper Motor (clicks on start for about 10 secs) you can guarantee that various bits of plastic (door handles) will crack or break. The steering wheel position lock will break one day...an easy and inexpensive fix (just fiddly). Very easy to maintain and parts are not expensive and are readily available. It is a great looking Car and a K & N Air Filter will give it a slight increase in engine note which is sexy but understated for a 4 cylinder motor. You won't win drag races in it but your won't be embarrassingly slow either...unless you drive it in Comfort Mode (can also be called Winter Mode in colder climates) !!!

[@vuyomzilikazi4229]

Where is the aircon motor located? My car doesn't heat up and all.

[@luloeiza6285]

Only Mercedes that has caught my attention and in need of a car since my truck chugs so much gas

[@dontelindsey5846]

these were the last Good looking c classes

[@bearsubzero4413]

Yeah I miss the days when you could have a sport C class with a solid chrome grill, the newer big logo grills are nice but every car on the road has them nowadays

[@egyptianparty6758]

Donte Lindsey you can still bey them used

[@marcomiguelmilonga5753]

CLK 230k sport comprata nuova nel 98 venduta 05. Auto dei miei sogni ♥️ di ieri, dei bellissimi ricordi oggi!!!

[@onichi2995]

Cool vid :)

[@andrewb2487]

So true about the cup holders and handles 😂😂

[@Vourn-75]

Oh man... The supercharge moaning just nice to the ears... 😍😍😍

[@allwinds3786]

Glad you mentioned the electrical gremlins.

[@Adrenalina377]

A truly luxurious car, better than these crap today.

[@tylerrobert6399]

I like how it was filmed In Sanford / lake Mary hahahaha I live there so it was funny watching a KZbin review in hometown lol

[@Oyin_johnson]

Really great video

[@hrandmahmoudi147]

Thanks for very good info

[@rapulamphahlele5067]

Great video, this car is quite impressive for it's age I must say.

[@harpreet222]

I always liked the look of the w203 over the e46

[@wilsonk]

Nice sharing my friend

[@notusingthisanymore123]

Holy shit that cup holder works? incredible.

[@soglo4908]

Mines strolling at 194k still rollin

[@sepecwelutoube364]

My cousin used to own one of these its really good people say its bad till they see the cool features

[@CIA.U.S.A]

I have the same car one the past car ever great video thank you

[@georgetrad2158]

I have the 04 C230 Kompressor Coupe and I love it. I got it with 116K miles on it, no huge issues so far.

[@MrvTv]

George Trad any issues 1 year later?

[@sporeasporea]

@@MrvTv I dont think hes alive now :))) jusut kiding

[@madchen00]

Michael Robinson Vlogs I bought mine 2 years ago 77k now at 113k and no major issues ! Whew!

[@kiwifrog8878]

I love old Mercedes

[@dab3gh]

Are you currently driving in C or S mode as far as the gear is concern.

[@madchen00]

just bought an 05 C230 kompressor sport.... not sure now if I really did the right thing after watching some reviews of how they are money pits..... but your video brings me hope!

[@sdam87]

So how did it go with your car cuse im Thinking about buying one

[@oscarvasquez1434]

madchen00 I've had mine for 5 year's no problems at all zero

[@samoozain8781]

oscar Vasquez i would like to buy one .yours how many km on it in the 5 years ? and do you recommended cause most people said you do not feel with it that you are in Mercedes (not quit and stable enough) and its just like Japanese cars ...is that is correct ?

[@sporeasporea]

I have a C203 for last thre months, i can say i dind have any problem. Just maybe the fuel consume, is a little high, 10l/100km.

[@oscarvasquez1434]

samoo zain Not the most luxurious Mercedes-Benz of course but you can tell it aint no Honda lol

[@redriver15262]

I have the exact same car 😍 Except it has power everything, folding rear seats and xenon headlights. Loooove it! (Although it makes a droney rattle noise under acceleration, haven't been able to find out why... drives perfectly fine tho)

[@jimgbe7185]

Center support barring

[@redriver15262]

@@jimgbe7185 it was totaled by a DUI 😔

[@motormusique]

Dig the supercharger whine

[@r-cc3183]

@Christ Bk how,I just got a c230

[@rasheedalwazier6193]

Wonderful car.... Love it so much...

[@rugpull500]

Just got a 2007. Feeling like 50 cent in ‘Get Rich or Die Trying’ 😂

[@travispoole4565]

That has to be the complete base sport model. Mine has like 3 options, one including ceramic paint but EVERYTHING is automatic. I thought mine was a base model until I saw this lol. Manual seats? No memory? Manual steering column? I'm curious of the windshield wipers are even manual... not knocking this car no review, I just thought mine was "base"... I'll stand a little straighter today :) thanks for the great review

[@BeesonsCars]

My grandma used to lease a new Benz every 2 years and had a couple of these. The V6 C230 was far quicker, but the supercharger whine sounded better. The C230K she had was a lemon, constantly in the shop. But, the V6 was VERY reliable.

[@Intechdude300]

Tyler Beeson lol, she was lucky if it was a 2006-2007 model that served her well. It was those years where they introduced their new DOHC V6's which had tons of problems passed the 50,000 mile mark. Massive oil leaks, harmonic balancer issues, and prematurely worn crankshaft and camshaft sprocket teeth that caused the chain to jump or throw off engine timing. I refuse buying 06-07 C-Class because it's a far more difficult lottery to win ;)

[@BeesonsCars]

Intechdude300 yeah, my family has a 2006 E350 that will inevitably have harmonic balancer issues. So far at 64k miles it's been perfect except for the transmission that shifts really rough when cold. It's sad because the car itself is absolutely amazing. Hopefully the aftermarket "warranty" will help cover the costs when the engine nukes itself like a hand grenade.

[@Intechdude300]

Tyler Beeson yeah early years of the 7 speed were iffy..

[@GregoryJohnson-mo8bq]

Yea, man.. I just got rid of my 05 Kompressor in April. It was tough because I loved that car, but every 6 months or so I'd have to put a couple grand into it. It just wasn't worth going broke over. Now I have a reliable Accord. Still, I loved my Kompressor....

[@nightmare8292]

I have this car beige with black interior and i Love it!

[@josephsabol9229]

I just picked one up exactly like that yesterday. Wonderful machine.

[@Followerofchrist2091]

When you were accelerating was that pedal to the floor?..

[@TRC222]

I hope not because I have the same car and its way quicker then that

[@7477238]

Hmmm these are usually a tad faster than this one is accelerating. Wouldn't be surprised if the cats are on their way out since above 70k they're on borrowed time. Solid little car though.

[@Intechdude300]

I felt power delivery was a bit insistent. Not sure if throttle input had something to do with it or if theres a sensor somewhere thats not functioning as it should but not bad enough to throw a check engine light.

[@7477238]

I had a C280 before and I decided to pull apart the entire intake and clean the MAF sensor, TB and some vacuum line going to the TB. Once I did that cold start was much smoother and response was far quicker.

[@sashandhlovu9427]

I love it

[@uscs327b]

it does have the capability for aux port,is easy to instal

[@erickmartinez-fx1pw]

Mauricio Lopez how and where ? Any videos or reference i can find for the aux

[@robertoesteban5483]

erick martinez you need to remove the passenger side door sill trim and locate the pre wired connector. You can buy the aux connection at any mb dealership

[@uprightconsult5507]

My choicest car.

[@ringer7622]

I had a 1999 c230 that was a monster. Totalled it bought a 04 c230 for nothing. Guy didn't know how to change MAF . I did another monster..quick af monster.

[@unknown_4656]

beutiful piece of art

[@worldhello1234]

@3:19 Wonderful, there is nothing wrong with a classic Merc instrument cluster layout. It is called kitchen scales.

[@zayisom6819]

+Intechdude300 can you a W204-W205 review and compare it to >W203?

[@xXRevoltShadowsXx]

How is the reliability?

[@mikebrady86]

Best looking mercedes

[@theolinchetty2603]

This Car is amazing I have very fun to drive espeally the V8 version

[@dreanannaba3893]

اجمل سيارة

[@isahyakubmohammed7531]

I will buy it tomorrow

[@jondough3339]

My dream car

[@redihoxha7650]

The S for sport mode? Are you sure about that?

[@Sevan_UP]

If any one can please reply to my question. Would this be a great first car? I found an 05 c class with 65k miles for 7-8k dollars. And another one 109,000 miles for around 5-6k dollars.

[@oscarvasquez1434]

sevan grigoryan Good deal.hope you bought it

[@beems9830]

sevan grigoryan buy it!!!!!

[@filozofi86EL]

They suck in snow though...I have the same one except everything electronic, seat adjustments, steering wheel adjustment etc.Still running good

[@madchen00]

Ervis Hyka you are right about the snow! I live in Chicago and have to swap my all season tires to snow tires every winter

[@wyattneville7672]

Yeah but if you know how to drift they are insanely fun in the snow ive been praying for more snow in NY cuz of this lol

[@charalamposnitsios7910]

I wear 7 months Winter tires in West Greece and if is to much snow put so weight in the trunk problem solved

[@LuckyBelafonte]

Thank you

[@udovictor5097]

Does 2005 Mercedes c230 kompressor sport has a ballance shaft problem?

[@gherasimtibi]

everything u mentioned that breaks is not broken on mine.....wooohoo!!

[@madchen00]

Mine either!! 👏🏼☺️

[@travispoole4565]

Me too fingers crossed. But the cd changer died. I dont know if I even have a cd 🤣

[@auwalinuwa2035]

What a beauty

[@kingprince3793]

This was a beautiful car when it debuted. My girlfriend at the time had one brand new

[@Songvat168]

Should I buy this for 2005 prefer to Japan car?

[@raulplaythatshit4099]

Does it have Bluetooth? How do you connect your phone(iPhone) to it? Since it had phone option buttons on the center of the car

[@sdam87]

I was wondering the exact same thing

[@mahdirayan7127]

mercedes benz blue tooth module and its usually for the phone that is provided with the mercedes benz cars as a extra option from dealersjip

[@madchen00]

007 T-5 I’ll have to try this ! Thanks for the tip!

[@DaBeans23]

How much does the car cost?

[@JaylinGant]

This car does have aux capabilities there a hole in the glove box bear the door and you hold down the CDC button and it will say aux input

[@snoozeydream9288]

Jaylin Gant where i dont see it

[@rogerserafin]

@@snoozeydream9288 : Here's an instructional. Not the best video, but you'll get the idea. You'll need to get the aux cable on ebay or amazon. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHS1e6CEqdOlrtE

[@trent245]

@@snoozeydream9288 you have to buy the connecter, and then pull the panel on the outside of the glovebox off. after just drill a hole into the glovebox and poke it in, i have it in my car

[@josephsabol9229]

WHAT

[@catherha1]

Thanks 😊

[@Freshhh47]

Nice car

[@ninjya_bakon]

Should I change the radio to a Pioneer?

[@franknebeuwa1937]

please is this car still available now?

[@DZ-wb9ro]

Can I pair a Samsung Note 8 or have to go thru this wire thingy? TIA

[@filipdjordjevic4806]

Does it come with an aux input?

[@Jailbird555]

Loved owning this car until I had to replace the motor at 130K and also having my timing chain stretch on the newer engine I had just put in.

[@metroproductions2705]

🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️damm