twinturbonet

Hello everyone!!

I'm looking to purchase a car in late March. I'm going for a used A5 first and chances are I won't find what I'm looking for so my 2nd choice is C300/C300 sport. I want the Benz 6 speed manual (which is so hard to find, sheesh) but if I can't find that, then I will go with a C350 automatic.

Anyway, anyone know the difference between C300 and C300 sport?

Thanks in advance!

kevink2

grill, trim, springs, shocks, swaybars. what target year? check edmonds.com

twinturbonet

edmonds, got it thanks.

If I buy, it will be a 2011.

Stevedotmil

C350 or the C300 manual. I have the manual and every time I get a loaner that isn't I get bored and a little annoyed with the way the auto drives. It makes me miss my car every time I have to go somewhere in the loaner. The manual shifts a little different. Kind of squishy. Haven't found a short shift kit yet. still trying to get some guys to make one. The stock knob sucks too. Mine has been replaced already. Good luck.

twinturbonet

C350's don't come manual.

http://formymercedes.com/mb_results....=Shift%20Knobs - Scroll down and their are shift knobs available.

No idea on a short shifter though.

agedog2gt

I love the 6 speed sport! It is so fun to drive. I think the only differences are the suspension, some cosmetic stuff, and wheels. The SPORT has that sportier look and also a different front grill without the Mb logo stickin up on the hood..I got just what you need right here:
https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-...port-navi.html

Stevedotmil

The Sport also has different springs which make it about 1/2" lower than the lux. They don't make anything manual anymore. Dang shame if you ask me.

jl9j

+1

twinturbonet

Thanks for the listing, but I want a 2011 and under 20k miles. Also, the last year they made manual was 2011.

kevink2

have you got a twinturbo? just a guess

twinturbonet

Had a 95' 300zx TT, then a 06' 350z, it's just a forum name that has stuck with me.

Now I'm looking for an Audi A5/Benz C300, or A4 etc. Regardless, I want it Manual!

Stevedotmil

Good luck finding one. They are an endangered species these days. I'm holding on to mine till the wheels fall off.

LILBENZ230

I don't seem to have a hard time locating early W204 C300s in manuals.. for now, anyway. I can't believe they have discontinued them in the whole lineup.

twinturbonet

Yea? I'm being picky. I want a 2011 (this year has the LED's) with 25k or below miles, and I'm located in Miami area. I also search 75 miles away from Miami and I don't see any. 4 or 5 come up with these filters but when you view the interior they are really Auto's, but the seller posted them as Manuals... Stupid dealers.

jimmythegreek

you could also just find a low mile 2009 or 2010 in manual and do the LED retrofit. its only 400 bucks in parts and then your in a 2011 look. thats what i would do, theres nothign special about a 2011, and I have one. 2011 they got rid of the ESP on the dash and its in the cluster, I HATE THAT DEAL. If your gonna bother w a newer model get one w paddle shifters it will have dynamic handling package, its awesome in a C350

agedog2gt

well i got a 2008 c300, 6 speed manual tranny with 57k mi for $25k obo if anyone wants it lol'

twinturbonet

Thanks for the suggestions!

kevink2

I think you may find more A4's available in manual trans, as many thought of that model as the sport sedan. Drove a 1998 V6 Quattro ... excellent car.

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twinturbonet

Yea, they are definitely more available A4's vs C300's. I guess we will see

kevink2

Parallel turbos on a V6 are a lot easier to control reliably, vs sequentials on an Rx7 2.6L wankel (commonly said to be 1.3L ... on Mars mabe).

This is JUST to control the turbos:




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twinturbonet

Nice diagram! I would take my 95' Z over a RX-7 or 96/97' Supra any day. Of course half the world wouldn't agree with me.

kevink2

I briefly test-drove the 95 Z TT, and found quite a bit of turbo lag .. I'm sure you can compensate for it with mods.

Both the big TT supra (progressive turbos) and the single T predessor were like driving a small Hi-po V8 .. no lag ever.

I got the FD based on my weight limits, and fastination with the wankel. Also influenced when Mazda prototypes finished 1-2 at Lemans .... the FD design was based on these race cars.

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DonjuanOriginal

I own a 08 C300 6 speed and like it a lot. Good Luck Finding one in Man Tran. Very rare, More C250 though in 6 speed. The Sport Looks wayyy better in exterior appearance. A 2011 in 6spd, I bet you won't find one. Good Luck!!

3menda

Hey, I'm sure you've got a car by now but just wanted to give you a place to go offleaseonly.com I just bought a 2009 C300 Sport 6-spd 17400miles!!! they have around 7-800 cars on their lot at any given time and just opened a second location in Miami...first one is in Lake Worth.

fireboat

Funny that you posted about offleaseonly.com in Miami. I just bought a well equipped 2011 C300 6spd manual with only 3,500 miles from them.

The 7spd auto is very good but I just to happen to like the manual. Also, I do mostly highway driving so I am not in a lot of stop and go traffic that is typical of Miami.