princeton3

Hello all,

I am new to the forum and this is my very first post. I must say this is a great resource.

I am considering a C350 coupe and was wondering the age of people buying this car? I am 42 and was wondering if the car is age appropriate or am I a bit too old and whether an E350 coupe would be better?

Also, it seems very hard to find the C350 coupe. Are you aware if MB will be increasing production in the near future?

Thanks

GuOD

27 here... the car is definitely targeted toward a younger audience but I think a 42 y/o fits it just fine

AV1

Interesting topic princeton, I'm 45 and am awaiting delivery on a C250CDI coupe, for mine I also like the C Class sedan but the coupe more than fills my requirements for exactly what I intend to use this vehicle for, I'm not really attracted to the E Class, but that's just a personal opinion

I really don't believe age has anything to with vehicle choice especially for car enthusiasts, it more or less comes down to what you really want/need and what you can afford to buy

tharsis

As a car press type said when reviewing MB's new initiatives, "you can't sell an old mans car to young men, but you can sell a young mans car to an old man". I think that applies to this series.

Having said that i'm 36 so depends on your point of view if i'm young or old


As there's only very little difference between the e and the c, the C traditionally was always aimed at the "young executive" but who's to say that's what it has to be? THe way I look at it, the C is a little sportier, cheap S class. The E series are softer/more of a cruiser. So depends on what kind of car you have an emotional attachment to, soft cruiser or harder & sportier.

amdeutsch

I've heard that the first 2 numbers on the model denote the maximum age allowed. By that reasoning you should look at the C63 coupe.

lbccpt

28 here

ImmaBeSmug2

Just from the title, I knew the response:

If you're asking, you're too old.

ImmaBeSmug2

Actually, after telling him I ordered one, my buddy in German was quick to point out his 85 year old neighbor just got one.

In the Fatherland young guys (<40) don't drive Mercedes.

FraKctured

Buy what you enjoy driving! At 42, you don't need to ask permission for a car that you obviously like. The E350 will be there if you want to trade in a few years. If the C350 Coupe fits your needs and your tastes, then get it! Who cares what anyone else thinks is "appropriate"?

DaMerce

I'm 25 and absolutely love my c350 coupe. I think MB is really trying to market this car to a younger audience.

Mtevere

16 Here but my father (56 who drives an sl500.. is the reason why I have the car) He test drove the car and fell in love, it put a smile on his face I have never seen before.

So go for it you'll Love it!

ImmaBeSmug2

dbtk

I'm at the upper range at 44 1/2. You're never too young or old for a Mercedes.

princeton3

Thank you for the thoughtful and kind-hearted responses. I was concerned that I was going to get some pretty tough answers but got just the opposite! A nice welcome to the forum for sure... I think I will opt for the C350. They seem pretty hard to find though...i've seen many C250s at local dealerships but no C350s. Why is that? Is there some sort of production shortage??

C3FiddyC

23 here with a c350 coupe

Jav_A

I'm 26 w/ a c250 coupe. If u ask Mercedes the target market for the c coupe they'll most likely tell u its for the younger buyers. Whereas the E, S, SL, CLS, CL arguably are for the older buyers.

End of the day ur driving a Benz, enjoy! Just avoid putting 20's on the car and dropping it, that might get you some looks and not the good kind

lbccpt

16!! SMH

jctevere

I'm 21 with my coupe, my other brother lucked out and he "splits" the car with my dad, he takes him to work and he gets to use it for school, lucky brat, he is 17 and just got his license... My dad is 55. I don't think it is unusual for an "old" person to be in it, lol. I think it is a youthfulish car, but older people don't look out of place in it. You just seem down to earth, haha.

As long as you don't have tons of grey hair, and wear those old person black sunglasses that blind/really old people wear, I think it will be a great fit!

albertz33

Im 38, but before the advent of the C class coupe would never have considered Mercedes as an option as they always struck me as a 'mature choice'. Everyone i work with has either a BMW 3 series Coupe or an Audi A5, it has caused a bit of a stir!

AV1

Have to agree !!! same for me, already stated my age and case, but before this new C Class coupe I would never have considered owning a MB despite how good an overall vehicle they really are, from my observations so far with the MB people I'm dealing with here in Aust. the C Class coupe is selling very well to both young and old and both existing and new MB customers, this new C Class variant will do big things for MB the World over during the course of its model run

bshrode

28 here

johnny--2k

29 here. I've had 17 cars and this is by far one of my favorites!

pparker1213

55 here. Actually I find a coupe easier to get out of with my creeky knees as the door opens wider than a sedan. And the seats have more side support than the sedan.

slktyperice

30 here. Came from a '05 R171 SLK350 6MT when I was 23, then a E60 530i (handled well but hated the tech/interior), and fell in love with the C250 Coupe's interior/exterior styling and tech. Mercedes has done well in being aggressive with its pricing vs BMW for the W204 refresh. Hope to see many more C204'ers here!

karl17

im 27, c250 Coupe and i just love it!!!

find one with lighting package, its amazing!