My New $500 Daily Driver! Stuck in Limp Mode, Will it drive?

In today's video I show off the new #w202 Mercedes that I picked up for only $500!
Came across an ad posted for this Benz for only $500, but it was stuck in limp mode and wouldn't go past 30mph. That was pretty much the only real problem. So as soon as I saw the ad, I contacted the guy and told him I would come pick it up right away. He said to hurry because he had lots of calls on it and that's what I did. 15 minutes later I was there with cash to pick up this ride. No negotiation needed as the car started up just fine. Gave him the money, got the title, called the tow truck and on the way, I went!
Now one downside to this car was the horrendous amount of chrome the previous owner had stuck on there! this actually took over 4 hours to remove it all lol.
The transmission issue in these cars is commonly the Transmission Conductor Plate, so that's what I am going to replace first along with new fluids.
Then this car will be getting new brakes, tires, battery, some fresh window tint and all new fluids. Should be driving like new again. Did I mention the interior is in almost perfect condition?!
If you're itching to ask questions about this magnificent resurrection, drop your queries in the comments section, and I'll be your guide on this ride.
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Thank you for watching!
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#Mercedes #W202 #C230K #Kompressor #Benz #MercedesCClass

[@atrain132]

Nice pick up for $500!

[@Mechani_Cole]

Thanks man, its been surprisingly great! This car is extremely cheap for parts, super easy to work on, cheap insurance, and here in Vegas, I have it registered as a "classic rod" for only $39 a year! It had some old tires on it, so before I got new ones, I took my little brother out and drifted this as hard as it could go, tried to melt them off. It handled everything without overheating or even getting hot. Without traction control on its good for a donut or 2 in an empty parking lot😅🫡

[@atrain132]

@@Mechani_Cole that's the best man! Great, clean car that's nice and cheap. Especially for the insurance and registration. lmao got to have fun with it before you get new tires.

[@aironmendes5973]

Muito bom. Estou vendo os seus vídeos anteriores aos poucos, e gostei muito também. Não falo inglês, mas o conteúdo de mecânica gosto tanto que acabo entendendo de algumas coisas que vc mostra nos vídeo. E como agora o KZbin tem o tradutor é legal enviar msgns na própria linguagem. 👍🤝

[@Mechani_Cole]

Muito legal, obrigado por assistir! Gostaria de saber como adicionar legendas ou algo assim para você. Você é do Brasil? Que parte se sim?

[@aironmendes5973]

@@Mechani_Cole Yes I'm of Brazil. No need put on subtitle go to be much laborious for You.

[@aironmendes5973]

@@Mechani_Cole you want saber by que part of brazil i am?

[@Mechani_Cole]

@@aironmendes5973 sim, eu estava apenas curioso. Eu acho legal meus vídeos serem vistos em todo o mundo. Além disso, eu cresci com alguns amigos de São Paulo

[@aironmendes5973]

@@Mechani_Cole Que legal. Já morei em São Paulo, hoje moro em Joinville - SC.

[@sonyapeters2938]

God I wish I was a mechanic!!

[@Mechani_Cole]

Me too!

[@martincuevas9193]

Bro do you live in Las vegas I just pick one up for 1k and it's have some type of transmission issues is there anyway I can send you a video so I can see what's going or meet up in person so you can see if you live in Vegas

[@Mechani_Cole]

I live in Vegas yeah. If you post the video on your channel I can see it

[@JDFerenc]

What was the mileage when you got the c230?

[@Mechani_Cole]

@JDFerenc it had 150,000 miles, now or just passed 160,000 as of today. 10k miles and only issues have been MAF sensor replacement.

[@salihuabdullahi1831]

Hey man, pls do you still this car for sale?

[@Mechani_Cole]

@salihuabdullahi1831 still have the car, it's just not for sale. Ended up keeping it for a bit. Love this car