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Hi everyone. Recently sold my m3 and it was time for a new car. I was stuck without a car for 5 days, and it was not fun!

Got a deal i couldnt pass on a c250 black/black. Very comfortable but quick in the streets.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MBBonus
Hi everyone. Recently sold my m3 and it was time for a new car. I was stuck without a car for 5 days, and it was not fun!

Got a deal i couldnt pass on a c250 black/black. Very comfortable but quick in the streets.
Hello and welcome

I too have a history with BMW's M3 (E46 model) but am loving my C250 CDI more than any previous car I've ever owned, IMHO and for my own personal requirements it's just so perfect as an all rounder everyday driven vehicle.

Hope you enjoy your new C250 for a long time to come
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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Thanks man!

I loved the e46 but it was time to move on. The c250 is great and im loving the low end torque! Thinking of adding the JB tune for some more
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Glad to hear I am not the only one that switched from a BMW to MB c350 Coupe. The BMW 128i was phone and I liked the the fact the wer items like brake pads were included in the maintenance package. But the MB c350 is much more comfortable and on the public streets just as much fun as the 128i.
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Old Oct 10, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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Glad to hear I am not the only one that switched from a BMW to MB c350 Coupe. The BMW 128i was phone and I liked the the fact the wer items like brake pads were included in the maintenance package. But the MB c350 is much more comfortable and on the public streets just as much fun as the 128i.
That above regarding 'comfort' is one of the main factors for myself also in choosing the MB over the BMW as well.

Compared with the E92 coupes the new C Class Coupe is so much more comfortable and a joy to live with everyday, most of the time you'll have to put up with roads of poor quality and you can quickly tire of a bone rattling ride.

MBBonus in time there'll be lots of power upgrades for the petrol C250's in my case I've got the oiler and am more than happy with the monstrous low end torque it offers, again with day to day driving conditions it fits perfectly
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MBBonus
Hi everyone. Recently sold my m3 and it was time for a new car. I was stuck without a car for 5 days, and it was not fun!

Got a deal i couldnt pass on a c250 black/black. Very comfortable but quick in the streets.

Congratulations on the new car! Before looking at the pics i assumed you meant an e92 M3 and was about to freak out haha, I would have just traded you!
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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Congratulations on the new car! Before looking at the pics i assumed you meant an e92 M3 and was about to freak out haha, I would have just traded you!
Thanks!

I dont think anyone would make that trade lol
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Welcome!

I still have my E46 M3 CS. Won't be getting rid of it.

The C250 is a totally different car to the E46 M3 and as Angelo said, the C250 is the perfect all round car for daily duties.

The CS is the weekend warrior
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Welcome!

I still have my E46 M3 CS. Won't be getting rid of it.

The C250 is a totally different car to the E46 M3 and as Angelo said, the C250 is the perfect all round car for daily duties.

The CS is the weekend warrior
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Me too. Hoping the new 1 series sedan or 2 series coupe will bring back the driving experience the E46 and E30 offered.
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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Grats!

But seeing the 7-spokes... they are also available in black which should look awesome on the black ride.

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Old Oct 15, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ralawren
Me too. Hoping the new 1 series sedan or 2 series coupe will bring back the driving experience the E46 and E30 offered.
I must say, it's amazing to see how many people have changed from BMW to Mercedes.

Just comparing our C Coupes and F30 BMWs, I would say the BMW is STILL the driver's car - better handling, performance, etc.

The Mercedes is better looking, better built, more comfortable and hence more appealing in its market sector. Definitely one of the best packages on the road right now
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Originally Posted by t-wd.net
I must say, it's amazing to see how many people have changed from BMW to Mercedes.

Just comparing our C Coupes and F30 BMWs, I would say the BMW is STILL the driver's car - better handling, performance, etc.

The Mercedes is better looking, better built, more comfortable and hence more appealing in its market sector. Definitely one of the best packages on the road right now
The above is correct IMHO from sampling all of them I arrive at the same conclusion (although the C Coupe is damn close in the handling department ) BUT remember our current C Class is the competitor of the E90 and E92 not the new F30, the new upcoming C Class will be the competitor of the new BMW F30 series, so we'll all have to wait for those comparisons
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Originally Posted by MBBonus
Hi everyone. Recently sold my m3 and it was time for a new car. I was stuck without a car for 5 days, and it was not fun!

Got a deal i couldnt pass on a c250 black/black. Very comfortable but quick in the streets.
~ congrats... i use to have an e46 M3 too ... i purchased new in '02 (white/red) a couple bmw's back ... a fun car indeed.



but loving my new c coupe ... enjoy!

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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 02:35 AM
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~ congrats... i use to have an e46 M3 too ... i purchased new in '02 (white/red) a couple bmw's back ... a fun car indeed.



but loving my new c coupe ... enjoy!

Shes a beauty! Its definitely a blast to drive.

Glad to hear you enjoy the new C, great car indeed. I love the feel every time i get in.
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Originally Posted by MBBonus
Glad to hear you enjoy the new C, great car indeed. I love the feel every time i get in.
~ other other thing i really like about the c coupe... you never see any on the roads (M3's were a dime a dozen in my area).

i did a few mild mods to my coupe. i like to be a tad different but understated.



cheers and welcome to the forum... lots of great people here!
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^^^ Your C Coupe looks so cool andrew, I love it !!!
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