ddrango

Ok. Today, my mother brought her 03 E320 in for service, and got a loaner. The loaner was a 2005 C240 Sedan, black outside and inside. I love it, abosolutely love it and I wanna get it. I'm getting the car now. But, I just realized, because of my budjet of 20k, that only the 05 C-class's have that dash and console look inside. The 01-04 have a diff (UGLY!!!!!!) dash. Just realized by looking at older ones. Any way, in this world, that I can swap out the dash? But I still don't like the radio area in the older ones or anything. Life sucks lol What you guys think of this.

I want an 05'!

Any way I can get one for under 20k?? Haha yea right...

demon

4000$ down and 400$ a month for 39 months = $19600, and u get $400 for service.

nicedeboy

Dream ON, for 20k you could be in a Mazda like me and dreaming back to when you drove the benz. And by the way, the 01 dash is what SOLD me on my late BENZ, THANKYOU very MUCH.

gaiex

I like the older ones too, no chromes...
I only like the new instrument clusters

ctC230K

if you like the C240 drive a C230, it's MUCH FASTER!!

nicedeboy

Its faster by half a second, sounds LOUD and CHEAP, shifting isn't smooth, and is a 4 which will not be on the market for very much longer.

ctC230K

more than that, your ford IS loud and cheap, shifting is smoother than your ford, and your ford only has a 4

Narcissus

You should have bought something else than a Benz if you were looking for a fast car

C240 will eat you at highway speed or on hot days, but you don't see any of us bragging about it, we didn'T buy a Benz for speed, we bought one for safety and comfort, if he doesn't like loud engines let him be then.

stop b1tchin'. your car is slow as hell

ddrango

Ok Ok here. 05 dash versus an 01-04

The 05 is much better, can I swap them?

ddrango

I think I can, but well see. I want a V6, so no, not getting a 230. 280 is V6 also? The C240 has good power when I drove it and sounds real nice. I love the manumatic, omg wow lovin that. I wanna get black on black.

ddrango

Hey Demon, is this "4000$ down and 400$ a month for 39 months = $19600, and u get $400 for service." for an 05'? Wow if it is, then damn. This is great.

Burnt Toast

im with demon on this one. just lease it. thats the only way you can get an 05 for 20k.

inFiniTE LooP

i think the interfaces are different due to the different electronics with the radios etc..., so i dont know if swapping out gauge clusters would work or not.

Blake P

Is there any specific reason you want the 240 instead of 230 other than V6 v.s. 4 cylinder? Just my opinion, but I think the 230 is a much better buy as it has more horsepower, is better on gas, and has a sporty look (AMG styling, sport suspension, bigger wheels). I know many people have an automatic bias against 4 cylinder engines, but at least test drive both before making your decision. You will probably be surprised.

amdeutsch

Swap info has been posted here. Just click it and away you go.

mbny

05's are definitely much nicer. if it wasn't for the updated interior and amg bodykit, i would've overlooked the C-class all together. i'm coming from a bmw 330 coupe so all the current C's felt sluggish to me, with the exception of the C55, but i have the 6spd manual and my only complaint so far on this car is first gear being too short. power over the automatic is like night and day however, shifting is like butter (except for third gear for some reason) and i have to say the 230 overall is a very nice looking, fun car to drive with the added comfort. you should really take a look at the C230. defintely a better buy and well worth the money. i felt the price difference for the 320 over the 230 wasn't worth it for the small difference in power. if the 350 was available, i probably would have ended up with that. let us know what you decide

ctC230K

0-60 in 6.8 is not slow and the 05's would OWN your 01 240 anytime

Narcissus

6.8 with a 1.8? I'd like to see that on a timeslip . Try it on a hot day too. lol

I think you red too many R&T. not everyone here will buy a car based on how fast it can get to 60, so if someone wants to buy a c240 cuz they find it more refined and smooth stop bringing in your b*llsh*t about how "fast" your c230 is, we don't care. go talk to Lexani instead

Sh*t. I mean your C230 is faster than most Rollls Royce. maybe you should go visit their foum to preach your "rocket"

ddrango

Thanks on the opinions guys. I really appreciate it. I have looked at 230s, and read a review on the 230.

Somebody has to get pics of a 240 and a 230 to show me the diff. And the 230 is a L4, eh, but the supercharger...hmmm...changing the pulley would add hp. When I get it, all I am going to do is put rims, lowering springs, grill, Brabus badges (too fool my buds), and maybe exhaust. Help me out on mods, and prices. Thanks a lot.

ddrango

Yea, also, the one I "borrowed" didn't have the Harmon Kardon, and omg, what a sweet radio. Great bass! I have a Durango with a sub, and it was almost as good. And I noticed the car had a sub in the trunk with a foam piece under it. What size is that, 10", does it have a sub? It's an 05 C240, only options were sunshade, and heated seats.

ctC230K

it was with a gtechpro. here's the video.
http://home.earthlink.net/~sw001/c230-6.8-0-60.wmv
nothing to say now? i thought so.

Blake P

C230



C240



If nothing else, the AMG kit, Brembo big brake kit, sport suspension, 17" wheels, oval exhaust tip, and added horsepower make the 230 a better overall buy. No comparison, in my opinion.

ddrango

And the C230's from 2001-2005 have that look?

Also, when was the last time MBZ made a 2.3 L4, not the 1.8 L4 they badge as a 230?

Blake P

2005 was the first year the 230's got the AMG body kit and newly redesigned interior.

ctC230K

Nope just 2005-on.

2004 I'm pretty sure.