c280 sport
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From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
Hi
I will get my first car now in a few months, when i get my driving license , but i can't really deside witch car to buy.
I have been thinking of a mercedes c280 sport from 99-->, but is it a good car? Does it have enough power, for some "real driving"? How is the quality? Is it faster than a volkswagen Vr6?
I have also been thinking of bmw 328 and mazda6 2,3 sport , so wich car do you think i should buy?
Does anyone have a c280 here that could tell me how the car is?
I will get my first car now in a few months, when i get my driving license , but i can't really deside witch car to buy.
I have been thinking of a mercedes c280 sport from 99-->, but is it a good car? Does it have enough power, for some "real driving"? How is the quality? Is it faster than a volkswagen Vr6?
I have also been thinking of bmw 328 and mazda6 2,3 sport , so wich car do you think i should buy?
Does anyone have a c280 here that could tell me how the car is?
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Joined: Nov 2005
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From: MA
i cant compare the other choices but if you are to go with a C280. get a 2000 with as many as options possible.
only 2000 gets the touch -shift tranny.
euro options were
xenon headlights with washer/wipers
rain sensing windshield wiper
heated seats
lumbar support
parktronik
folding mirrors
power rear sunshade
6 disc cd changer
cell-phone
i would at least try to find one with xenons and heated seats. 6 disc changer is a must too since the original head unit only has cassette player.
there is also a sport edition which has different style wheels, stiffer suspension.
i personaly like the none-sport edition due to w140 S500 looking wheels and steering wheel and more comfortable ride.
w202 C280 is not fast comparing to most 08+ cars in the US market. it was fast for its time 10 years ago. even 2008 4 cylinder accord is as fast if not faster. but in europe its a different story where there are lots of small engine cars. 1.2L to 1.6L renaults, peugeots, C180, C200 kompressors 316, 318, etc...
C280 will burn a lot of gas too its much like 11-12L per 100km in city and 9L highway
only 2000 gets the touch -shift tranny.
euro options were
xenon headlights with washer/wipers
rain sensing windshield wiper
heated seats
lumbar support
parktronik
folding mirrors
power rear sunshade
6 disc cd changer
cell-phone
i would at least try to find one with xenons and heated seats. 6 disc changer is a must too since the original head unit only has cassette player.
there is also a sport edition which has different style wheels, stiffer suspension.
i personaly like the none-sport edition due to w140 S500 looking wheels and steering wheel and more comfortable ride.
w202 C280 is not fast comparing to most 08+ cars in the US market. it was fast for its time 10 years ago. even 2008 4 cylinder accord is as fast if not faster. but in europe its a different story where there are lots of small engine cars. 1.2L to 1.6L renaults, peugeots, C180, C200 kompressors 316, 318, etc...
C280 will burn a lot of gas too its much like 11-12L per 100km in city and 9L highway
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From: SFV CA
2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
Hi
I will get my first car now in a few months, when i get my driving license , but i can't really deside witch car to buy.
I have been thinking of a mercedes c280 sport from 99-->, but is it a good car? Does it have enough power, for some "real driving"? How is the quality? Is it faster than a volkswagen Vr6?
I have also been thinking of bmw 328 and mazda6 2,3 sport , so wich car do you think i should buy?
Does anyone have a c280 here that could tell me how the car is?
I will get my first car now in a few months, when i get my driving license , but i can't really deside witch car to buy.
I have been thinking of a mercedes c280 sport from 99-->, but is it a good car? Does it have enough power, for some "real driving"? How is the quality? Is it faster than a volkswagen Vr6?
I have also been thinking of bmw 328 and mazda6 2,3 sport , so wich car do you think i should buy?
Does anyone have a c280 here that could tell me how the car is?
I dont know how long it would last, get the VW vr6
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2008 C280 Sport
I just came back from getting a 2008 C280 Sport. I must say it is beautiful... When I test drove it it felt smooth, as i was chatting with the sales man of the dealership I didnt got the chance to push it to see performance stuff... like acceleration. Now I am reading everywhere much smaller BMW's are faster than my "new" car, I don't understand why with a V6 235hp it feels so heavy... what do you think?
Some questions for the experts:
1. The 2008 C280 = w204?
2. The engine is a 2.8 or 3.0 litter, I have read in some places that it is 2.8 in others 3.0, which one is right?
3. Is there a performance chip or repro that could get the best out of my engine??
Some questions for the experts:
1. The 2008 C280 = w204?
2. The engine is a 2.8 or 3.0 litter, I have read in some places that it is 2.8 in others 3.0, which one is right?
3. Is there a performance chip or repro that could get the best out of my engine??
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Ct
2000 c280 Mercedes Benz
2000 c280
Hi guys, I have a problem with my c 280 ,the mileage and temp. Gauges dont show all the numbers sometimes,is this a easy fix or am I going to spend alot.emissions won't test the car because of these numbers not showing the mileage.
Thanks
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