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In the market for a 204..post facelift for sure. Now with that said the post models have the new turbo except for the v6. How's everyone doing with the turbos? I kind of feel like they haven't been out long enough to tell but forced induction is always questionable. I'd hate to see the price for a repair. I'd love a 350, and a coupe at that but they are harder to find. Drove a 250 coupe yesterday and was surprised how zippy it was for a 1.8.. But that 350 has damn good hp.. So what I'd love to hear from you guys is your thoughts and pros and cons on the 250 vs 300 vs 350 and if they are any major flaws yet with the new turbos. Also it seems these cars can come with a plethora of options. Any ones you guys recommends looking for? I'm digging the paddle shifters and pano roof.
Since you are florida I recommend a 350. From what is sounds like, that would be the option you would have the most fun with. 300 is best option with AWD, and 250 is the eco option that can keep up [mostly].
Since you are florida I recommend a 350. From what is sounds like, that would be the option you would have the most fun with. 300 is best option with AWD, and 250 is the eco option that can keep up [mostly].
im 24, id be fine with red lol havnt come across that yet lol. hows your 300? isnt it in the 250 hp range? i rarely see 350s and if i do they are a good amount higher. drove a 250 from a mb dealer.wanted 22k only had 9k miles. id also like wood. all my previous mercedes had wood so im kinda partial..if i found a great deal though i could settle.
Yes, the 1.8 turbo can be described as "zippy"...........
Since Summer, 2014 my C250 Coupe has been my weekend/dress-up car......probably nicest looking of all I've owned......'69 Corvette, 74 Porsche et al ad nauseum........
I went the CPO route, you may want to check that out.
At any rate, you'll like the fuel numbers on the Interstate at sane speeds (I've calc'd just under 35 on a 450 round trip to Carmel just after purchase).
With my 2010 C300 4MATIC I can clock in at nearly 30MPG for less than an hour highway driving [my daily commute]. I expect better for facelifts. Also 4MATIC gets a bit less MPG than RWD, maybe like 1 mpg.
Here are facelift numbers:
2012+ C250 = 201HP
2013+ C300 Should be same as prefacelift C350, detuned @ 248HP
2012+ C350 = 301HP, prefacelift is like 268HP.
I stand with what I said, you would like a optioned out c350 coupe IMO.
I love my c300. Balanced everything. Grip is awesome.
Last edited by Adi-Benz; 11-23-2016 at 02:53 PM.
Reason: Fixed C300 HP Thanks to those 2 posts under
Starting in 3013 the C300 went to the 3.5 liter engine and it is 248 horsepower. Essentially a detuned C350. Get that and an aftermarket tune and you can get the best of both worlds: save a some money and still get the performance. They are very easy to find too.
Starting in 3013 the C300 went to the 3.5 liter engine and it is 248 horsepower. Essentially a detuned C350. Get that and an aftermarket tune and you can get the best of both worlds: save a some money and still get the performance. They are very easy to find too.
Yea my daily commute is a mixed bag. So that could be a good option. Not sure how I feel about the detuned engine though. That was my gripe why I got a w203 C320 over the c240. 248hp is over all the stuff I've had anyway. And mercedes new engines are pretty damn good
With my 2010 C300 4MATIC I can clock in at nearly 30MPG for less than an hour highway driving [my daily commute]. I expect better for facelifts. Also 4MATIC gets a bit less MPG than RWD, maybe like 1 mpg.
Here are facelift numbers:
2012+ C250 = 201HP
2013+ C300 Should be same as prefacelift C350, detuned @ 248HP
2012+ C350 = 301HP, prefacelift is like 268HP.
I stand with what I said, you would like a optioned out c350 coupe IMO.
I love my c300. Balanced everything. Grip is awesome.
Optioned out 350 will cost me lol and be hardest to find. I'll settle for the best deal I can find. Preferably a coupe or a 350 sedan. Whatever comes my way. I just really don't need 4matic here in Florida lol
Yes, the 1.8 turbo can be described as "zippy"...........
Since Summer, 2014 my C250 Coupe has been my weekend/dress-up car......probably nicest looking of all I've owned......'69 Corvette, 74 Porsche et al ad nauseum........
I went the CPO route, you may want to check that out.
At any rate, you'll like the fuel numbers on the Interstate at sane speeds (I've calc'd just under 35 on a 450 round trip to Carmel just after purchase).
all the best,
ez
Yea checked out a 2013 c 250 coupe. Cpo with 9k miles lol. I was impressed with the speed. According to my butt dyno it was faster than my c280 for sure. And even my C320 with some work. It's around 235ish. I'm just afraid that I spend a decent amount of money and like the car a lot but wish I had a 350. That's how I am with my w202. I always wish I had a c36. Still want one lol
Then just be patient until you find what you want. Why buy something if you won't be totally happy with it? You did that once before and still regret it.
If you are looking at Mercedes dealers just tell them exactly what you want and they can find it for you. Many independent dealers are like that too. Mercedes seems to have a disproportionate amount of cars that are leased, so there are always a lot of fresh stock available.
I am 26 and LOVE my 2014 C300 Sport. Needed a few mods to make me happy, but now it handles better, and the exhaust sounds pretty awesome.
As far as interior, I have the leather with the suede centers, red seat belts, red double stitching everywhere, AMG steering wheel, aluminum trim, and suede door panels. The interior sold me.
Then just be patient until you find what you want. Why buy something if you won't be totally happy with it? You did that once before and still regret it.
If you are looking at Mercedes dealers just tell them exactly what you want and they can find it for you. Many independent dealers are like that too. Mercedes seems to have a disproportionate amount of cars that are leased, so there are always a lot of fresh stock available.
Exactly. I know I'd be happy with a 250.just also know there's the chance I wish I got a 350 lol and yea there's so many good looking leased cars it's nice to have so many options out there.
I am 26 and LOVE my 2014 C300 Sport. Needed a few mods to make me happy, but now it handles better, and the exhaust sounds pretty awesome.
As far as interior, I have the leather with the suede centers, red seat belts, red double stitching everywhere, AMG steering wheel, aluminum trim, and suede door panels. The interior sold me.
That's a great interior. One more thing to add to the list lol the right one will come I suppose.
Also hows everyone luck with maintenance costs? I've owned mercedes for the almost 9 years I could drive. Through 4 models I've done everything myself. No major problems. I think the most expensive was solenoid work in my C320 tranny.. Probably 250ish in work...ive seen a few online sources stating the w204 is expensive, but I'm not sure if they are just saying that because "it's a mercedes".
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