Owners rate the R170 as among the last easy-to-DIY Mercedes, engineered off the proven W202 C-Class with a shared parts bin that keeps maintenance cheap and factory parts available. Many interior and mechanical components interchange with the Chrysler Crossfire, which used the same platform.
DIY-friendliness and parts-bin sharing (W202 C-Class, Crossfire)
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