johnand

I got a free service A and service B. Plus, I got 1% lower interest rate. 3.9% for 48 months.

johnand

Drex, yes I absolutely love the color. When I first saw it in the detail bay, I was a touch disappointed as it looked totally blue under the fluorescent lights, but in natural or incandescent light, it looks great. It is black with a hint of blue, just as I expected.

If you could change the title I would appreciate it. How about "Johnand's 2007 C230 thread."

drexappeal

Yup. That's actually what I loved about it (it looking totally blue) after the first person that got Diamond Black posted pics on here. When I asked what blue that was (because I had never seen that before), I was initially thinking it was Capri Blue with a really good detail job. Once I found out it was a "new" color (at the time) Diamond Black, I had a new favorite. So, my next benz is definitely going to be diamond black (as long as the color stays around). I'm actually kinda happy that my color got discontinued because now, it'll be even more rare/unique.

Changing title ASAP.

Cloudz

Diamond Black ALL the way =D

Hope you enjoy your new car - 200 hp is good enuff if you ask me, but C280 - 228 is eeven better

Should we compare C230 with 323i? I mean 323i also has 200 hp, and is the least expensive to purchase.

Oh, btw, since you leased it, you can't really do anything with the car correct?

tee_tz

WOW, that was a long wait - from December to March, whew! I'm sure now you're really excited to actually see it. Imagine Mercedes call it in for a 1 week service, it'll just kill you! lol...

Anyways, enjoy.


Tee_Tz.

johnand

I have already gotten a few comments on the color from people at the gas station, coworkers, etc. Diamond black seems to be a very rare color around here.

Thanks for changing the title

So far, I find the power to be more then adequate. I am really having a hard time fighting the urge to mash down the go pedal, as I am following MB break-in procedure as much as possible. Though I did have to show up some jerk in a Dodge Caravan riding my butt today. I jumped on the car about 1/2-2/3 throttle and had a quick sprint up to almost 5K rpms and 95 MPH, and it felt nice

I bought the car, not leased, so I have free reign to mod how I want. Though, I am content with the car as is for a while. Gives me a chance to get used to the car, research and contemplate where I want to go with the car.

Yes, the wait was really tough, but I am so happy with the car, it was worth it.

What is this 1 week service you are scaring me with?

drexappeal

No problem. Now, WHERE ARE THE PICS!... ...hahahaha. I'm gonna close your thread unless, you get some pics ASAP (j/k).

BTW, just to answer the question 'bout the 1 week service, I think it's in reference to that initial check that was "added" to service checks by MB from 2005 models to present. But that's after the first 1000 miles though, from what I remember.

Someone with a 2005-Present model chime in, cuz I didn't have to do this.

sanf

the dealer did a 1000 mile service on my car while they were trying to figure out what the problem is with the knocking/tapping sound coming from the rear right panel while the car is stopped "gear in D, brake applied".

I dont know what they did to the 1000 mile service.. probably nothing. but he did tell me to stop by again for the 6000 service later for tire rotation. I said, that's great especially for my staggered setup.. rotate what? LOOOL

johnand

Ok, I went ahead and took some pics even though the car is dirty. I will update the pics again after I get it washed.

sanf

looking great. the 07 stockies are nice. Hey John, after you put a few hundred miles on your car. Can you check to see if you get a knocking sound coming from the rear right side of your car when you come to a complete stop "gear in D and brake applied" ? There are a few memebers on this board is having that problem but the dealer can't seem to resolve it. 06, 07 C230s

Thanks,
Sanson

johnand

I am driving it like crazy and already have over 300 miles on it. So is the sound happen right when you completely are stopped, or just before? I am following the break-in, so the transmission is always in "c" mode, and I have not shifted the transmission manually. I haven't heard anything yet, but I'll keep a listen.

sanf

It started for me from 700 miles. I am at 2000 now and its only been a month. ahaha. the sound happpens after you are completely stopped.. give it like maybe 3 sec. then it repeats randomly. The dealer replaced a valve somewhere but that didn't do anything, they told me this is a common problem and it was noted in the benz's bulletin.

well, I hope that it doesnt matter to your ride. Maybe it's just a bad bulit for mine.

Midnight Koop

great looking car.... man the 2007 stock c class looks so good, you barely need to do anything to it! except maybe tint of course.

johnand

I agree. Tint is coming VERY soon.

Cloudz

looks awesome to me!!!

I also followed the MB directions in the break-in procedures - havent gone past 3K RPM... I am so proud of myself

but now I have 2000 km on it But the car is awesome, and I think the break in is almost done... so time to get up to the 5k-6ks

johnand

I have taken it to ~4k quite a few times. The procedure says no more than 2/3 or max rpm. Since redline is ~6200 rpm's, 2/3 of that is ~4K. I did hit almost 5K when pulling away from a tailgater. I am a firm believer in following the MB break-in, but also believe babying the car the first 1K miles is more detrimental than driving it with moderate acceleration and rpm's.

sanf

I wouldnt worry too much about it. All of the loaner rides seem to be sounding/selling fine. Those are being constantly abused from 10 to 1000 miles+

themerc

john and san, Your cars look great!

Mine was a service loaner for its first year, and I'm not seeing evidence of abuse.
The engine is smooth as silk, and easily revs throughout the range.

rlee02135

love how 07's have the spoiler and AMG exhaust

sanf

Exactly..and I really don't think that for the people who drove a loaner would kept it under 3k rpm for the 1st 1000 mile (i am not saying that is for sure but it's very unlikely). Yet, your engine is still running silky smooth... so besides the engine, what else is a proper break-in good for?

themerc

Transmission and differential as well, I think.
Both of those seem to be working fine, and I change fluids and filters way more frequently than the A, B, C, service schedules.
So far so good, and hopefully so good so far.

johnand

Before:




After:




Sylvania Silverstar 1157 turn signal bulbs. $11.99 at local auto parts store.

One thing I still can't understand, is why are the signal bulbs dual filament when they never use the low watt filament (On my car at least)?

johnand

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After:





Bought these pins and surrounds from Ebay here. I hated how the factory pins stuck up so far, and I always hit my arm on it when I went to rest my arm on the top of the door panel. These one's look nicer and complement the other chrome in the car. There was some confusion as to whether the 07's just unscrewed like previous models, but rest assured they do in fact unscrew.

themerc

John,

I like your wood interior trim. Maybe I'll look into getting some for my '06.

MJ50

i thought the tips are more round than the AMGs...