 I see a distinct divide in the reviews 
for the C240 - and I can tell you why.
 The 2002 C240s were made in both 
Germany and in Brazil.  I was alarmed 
one day when a friend showed me the 
plate in the car stating it was 
manufactued in Brazil.  He was having 
a lot of problems with the vehicle.  I 
couldn't understand why, because I 
have the same car and he bought his on 
my recommendation.  I checked my car 
and it indeed was manufactured in 
Germany.  
 If you are considering this car, make 
sure you buy one made in Germany, not 
Brazil!!