Just got an '05 C320 Sport Sedan
03-23-2005, 05:05 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
2014 CLS550 4Matic
Just got an '05 C320 Sport Sedan
Hello! I just joined and just bought the pictured '05 C320 Sport Sedan in Feb. and have been LOVING IT! I ordered it with the 6spd manual and it is an absolute blast to drive. I am VERY impressed with the ride and handling on this car and I drive it pretty darn hard. Oh and how about those brakes?!?! CRAZY good brakes, feel like they are off a race car they are so firm and powerful. This is my first Benz and I am very, very impressed. [I am coming out of a '94 Ford Taurus SHO (5spd manual)]
Other cars I considered were the 300C Hemi and G35 sedan. The 300C was awesome fun in a straight line with 340hp but was woefully terrible in the corners - Too much body roll and not enough brakes. I didn't actually get to drive the '05 G35 6MT as they were not available in Feb. but my wife and I just didn't like the interior or dash.
I did test drive the C230 (Kompressor) Sport Sedan but while it was very good, it just still felt like a 4 cyl (meaning not enough mid rpm torque) and the engine was a fair amount noisier and less refined than the 3.2 V6. Boy, the C230 is a an awesome value though...
Anybody autocross these Sport Sedans? Seems like they would do quite well in D-Stock.
So how about the pending C350?
Looks like I will be trading up this fall for 50 more hp - IF it has the current '05 wheel/suspension/brake setup. The pics on the web show kinda lame wheels and non cross-drilled brakes, but hopefully those are pics of the luxury version.
-Jeff
Other cars I considered were the 300C Hemi and G35 sedan. The 300C was awesome fun in a straight line with 340hp but was woefully terrible in the corners - Too much body roll and not enough brakes. I didn't actually get to drive the '05 G35 6MT as they were not available in Feb. but my wife and I just didn't like the interior or dash.
I did test drive the C230 (Kompressor) Sport Sedan but while it was very good, it just still felt like a 4 cyl (meaning not enough mid rpm torque) and the engine was a fair amount noisier and less refined than the 3.2 V6. Boy, the C230 is a an awesome value though...
Anybody autocross these Sport Sedans? Seems like they would do quite well in D-Stock.
So how about the pending C350?
Looks like I will be trading up this fall for 50 more hp - IF it has the current '05 wheel/suspension/brake setup. The pics on the web show kinda lame wheels and non cross-drilled brakes, but hopefully those are pics of the luxury version.-Jeff
03-23-2005, 07:18 PM
#7
Newbie
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: long island
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'05 C320 sports sedan
I just got an '05 C320 sports sedan too a week ago-- i love it, but i do have to say that i am not too thrilled with the brakes. however, i just came out of an IS300, which supposedly had unbelieveable brakes, so maybe i'm spoiled.
but i share your joy over this car
but i share your joy over this car
Trending Topics
03-24-2005, 02:51 AM
#13
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Bay Area California
Posts: 303
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
W203 C240
Originally Posted by Burnt Toast
god i love alabaster white.
is there no color the c-class looks bad in? all the colors i have seen look great.
is there no color the c-class looks bad in? all the colors i have seen look great.
The POIPLEISH one kinda isnt that great
03-24-2005, 09:27 AM
#14
Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 196
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2005 C320 4Matic
Originally Posted by ctC230K
a taurus to a c320? thats a NICE upgrade! welcome to the forum and the car looks great.
ha i went from a 1989 corolla to a 2005 c320 4matic
Last edited by raunen; 03-24-2005 at 09:39 AM.
03-24-2005, 09:35 AM
#15
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 3,543
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
excites your girlfriend
Originally Posted by raunen
ha i went from a 1989 corolla to a 2005 c320 4matic
before my bmw i had an 89 accord and an 86 firebird.
03-24-2005, 12:59 PM
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
2014 CLS550 4Matic
Thanks for all the welcomes and well wishes! Got to play with a WRX on the way home from work yesterday - it was in the wet on a very hilly and curvy backroad. I figured with his AWD I would have my hands full. Nope. Gapped him 3-4 car lengths every corner. 
Not to say the WRX is not as good, its a great car from what I have read, but my 320ss was damn good - good enough to allow me to out-drive that Mr. WRX. Good times. The C320ss is a pretty good sleeper car, it goes much better than most people would think. 
Note, I forgot and accidentally left the ESP on and I was very impressed with how subtle it came in as the car started to push into corners or oversteer coming out.
I have:
Sunroof package
Split fold down rear seats
6 CD changer
MSRP was like $41,500 and I paid $36,500 (employee price ) I know, I suck.
JWS3,
Yeah, I lose some on depreciation but not much because of what I paid. I will probably sell it on my own to get the most money out of it. I love this car, but if I can get the same thing with 50 more hp and no increase in car price, I am going to trade up for sure.
-Jeff
Not to say the WRX is not as good, its a great car from what I have read, but my 320ss was damn good - good enough to allow me to out-drive that Mr. WRX. Good times. The C320ss is a pretty good sleeper car, it goes much better than most people would think. Note, I forgot and accidentally left the ESP on and I was very impressed with how subtle it came in as the car started to push into corners or oversteer coming out.
Originally Posted by vdubpower
jeffy and foofkie,
what options do u have on yoru cars and how much did u pay,
what options do u have on yoru cars and how much did u pay,
Sunroof package
Split fold down rear seats
6 CD changer
MSRP was like $41,500 and I paid $36,500 (employee price
) I know, I suck.JWS3,
Yeah, I lose some on depreciation but not much because of what I paid. I will probably sell it on my own to get the most money out of it. I love this car, but if I can get the same thing with 50 more hp and no increase in car price, I am going to trade up for sure.
-Jeff
03-24-2005, 02:00 PM
#18
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
2014 CLS550 4Matic
Originally Posted by vdubpower
bloody hell that is a good price, is that tax included. dude just get a c55
The C55 is still about $14k more, plus it doesn't come in a manual. Ah... yeah, that's why I didn't get it.
04-23-2005, 05:24 AM
#20
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: 127.0.0.1, California
Posts: 2,299
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
AC Schnitzer E46
I am looking at aC320
i a concidering of buying a C320 01' w/ 32k for 22,500. what do u guy's it is great condition and there is no damage of any. i really love the car it looks great, but i don't really know how reliable they can be please let me know.
Sal
Sal
04-23-2005, 10:12 AM
#21
Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 139
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2002 C230K Coupe & 2005 C230 SS
Congratulations on the new car, looks very nice. My current 2002 C230 coupe is white and it still looks pretty good. Shows the dirt pretty quickly though.
04-24-2005, 05:25 PM
#23
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally Posted by eLemnt | 0ne
i a concidering of buying a C320 01' w/ 32k for 22,500. what do u guy's it is great condition and there is no damage of any. i really love the car it looks great, but i don't really know how reliable they can be please let me know.
Sal
Sal
