About to buy c230k sedan...few questions.
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05 C230wz 6M
About to buy c230k sedan...few questions.
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. What an amazing resource!!
About to close on a 2005 Brilliant Silver w/black 6-speed...
Few questions....Paying 500 over invoice...good deal? Or considering the imminent release of the V6, should this thing be at or below invoice? I personally want the I4, no need to pay 2k extra for the marketing ploy...
I'm coming from a G35, so will miss the power...this thing is right quick, however I'm interested in boosting the output through a combination of chip, pulley, filter. Do any or all of these void bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty? Do they cause problems during routine service? Regardless, where is the best place to buy these parts and, more importantly, which mods work best?
Last question, I promise....I'm in Philadelphia, anyone in the area who can recomment a good place to make these mods?
Thanks, any help is appreciated! Cheers everyone.
About to close on a 2005 Brilliant Silver w/black 6-speed...
Few questions....Paying 500 over invoice...good deal? Or considering the imminent release of the V6, should this thing be at or below invoice? I personally want the I4, no need to pay 2k extra for the marketing ploy...
I'm coming from a G35, so will miss the power...this thing is right quick, however I'm interested in boosting the output through a combination of chip, pulley, filter. Do any or all of these void bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty? Do they cause problems during routine service? Regardless, where is the best place to buy these parts and, more importantly, which mods work best?
Last question, I promise....I'm in Philadelphia, anyone in the area who can recomment a good place to make these mods?
Thanks, any help is appreciated! Cheers everyone.
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Don't waste your time on an '05, the new C350 will be great, as fast or faster than your G35. I think you will be dissapointed with the C230/C320, they're nowhere near as fast as what you are used to and all the mods available won't make it C350 fast and will cost thousands to do and while they may not 100% void your warranty, there's always the risk. Also that C350 motor has a nice sound to it, you'll love it. As for $500 over invoice, that depends on your market, in So Cal, we pay thousands below invoice, get free car washes and cookies for life. Also consider the new 330i, lots of power and new body style or the new 325i which gets this year's 330i motor. The C gets it's new body for 2007.
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
Don't waste your time on an '05, the new C350 will be great, as fast or faster than your G35. I think you will be dissapointed with the C230/C320, they're nowhere near as fast as what you are used to and all the mods available won't make it C350 fast and will cost thousands to do and while they may not 100% void your warranty, there's always the risk.
However, I agree that the C350 is a better buy.
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Thanks for the feedback....I've test-driven the C230 several times...the 6-speed seems to have enough spunk to keep me satisfied, even stock....some mods would make it even nicer.
The C350 would be nice but will be outside the range I'm wishing to spend for a car that is slower than my current one, especially considering the insurance here in Philly. C230 is 50% that of my G35...I'm imagining the same size engine in a Benz will garner around the same as the G.
Checked Carsdirect...I'm paying 400 more than they recommend, but then I've negotiated my trade-in to 700 more than market, so I guess it more than evens out =)
Any freebies I should ask for that I'm certain to get? Wheel locks, cargo nets, etc??
Cheers!!
The C350 would be nice but will be outside the range I'm wishing to spend for a car that is slower than my current one, especially considering the insurance here in Philly. C230 is 50% that of my G35...I'm imagining the same size engine in a Benz will garner around the same as the G.
Checked Carsdirect...I'm paying 400 more than they recommend, but then I've negotiated my trade-in to 700 more than market, so I guess it more than evens out =)
Any freebies I should ask for that I'm certain to get? Wheel locks, cargo nets, etc??
Cheers!!
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by delbomber
...The C350 would be nice but will be outside the range I'm wishing to spend for a car that is slower than my current one, especially considering the insurance here in Philly. C230 is 50% that of my G35...I'm imagining the same size engine in a Benz will garner around the same as the G.
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05 C230wz 6M
Insurance agent told me it's due to safety mostly, as he quoted "people don't tend to get killed as often in MB as in other cars" and, specifically for the C230, the 4-banger.
I haven't even bought yet and I'm already hooked on this site.
I haven't even bought yet and I'm already hooked on this site.
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2005 C320wz
Originally Posted by delbomber
Any freebies I should ask for that I'm certain to get? Wheel locks, cargo nets, etc??
I got those floormats, a mb business card holder, and a mb silver cup. that's all I got.
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Originally Posted by delbomber
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. What an amazing resource!!
About to close on a 2005 Brilliant Silver w/black 6-speed...
Few questions....Paying 500 over invoice...good deal? Or considering the imminent release of the V6, should this thing be at or below invoice? I personally want the I4, no need to pay 2k extra for the marketing ploy...
I'm coming from a G35, so will miss the power...this thing is right quick, however I'm interested in boosting the output through a combination of chip, pulley, filter. Do any or all of these void bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty? Do they cause problems during routine service? Regardless, where is the best place to buy these parts and, more importantly, which mods work best?
Last question, I promise....I'm in Philadelphia, anyone in the area who can recomment a good place to make these mods?
Thanks, any help is appreciated! Cheers everyone.
About to close on a 2005 Brilliant Silver w/black 6-speed...
Few questions....Paying 500 over invoice...good deal? Or considering the imminent release of the V6, should this thing be at or below invoice? I personally want the I4, no need to pay 2k extra for the marketing ploy...
I'm coming from a G35, so will miss the power...this thing is right quick, however I'm interested in boosting the output through a combination of chip, pulley, filter. Do any or all of these void bumper-to-bumper or powertrain warranty? Do they cause problems during routine service? Regardless, where is the best place to buy these parts and, more importantly, which mods work best?
Last question, I promise....I'm in Philadelphia, anyone in the area who can recomment a good place to make these mods?
Thanks, any help is appreciated! Cheers everyone.
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05 C230wz 6M
Originally Posted by Kenzmbz
Welcome to the board. Get the car. I had it for 1 month and i love it. Insurance is very good too. I was paying 300 a month for my insuance with the bmw 325ci. Im only payong 160 for the benz now. I cant complain there. I also get way more attention from the benz. Not that im an attention *****. Its just something i noticed. I love my 05 i m sure you will too.
Anyone seen any 0-60, 1/4 mile, 40-60, and 60-100 times for the new 2.5 V6 C230s? I'm very concerned about the drop in torque just for a few extra ponies. Googling is just not turning up much...
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Originally Posted by delbomber
Sold out from under me!! Have the option to build an '06 with the new V6 and have it here by end of June....but I'm very hesitant to order the new one considering I, and no one else, has driven it. With the new 7-speed auto tranny it might completely reverse my decision to go with the stick. Plus I'm imagining mods will be few and far between for a long time.
Anyone seen any 0-60, 1/4 mile, 40-60, and 60-100 times for the new 2.5 V6 C230s? I'm very concerned about the drop in torque just for a few extra ponies. Googling is just not turning up much...
Anyone seen any 0-60, 1/4 mile, 40-60, and 60-100 times for the new 2.5 V6 C230s? I'm very concerned about the drop in torque just for a few extra ponies. Googling is just not turning up much...
I still cant understand why they would drop the tq for a few extra ponies. Is it for marketing purpose?
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05 C230wz 6M
Originally Posted by Kenzmbz
I still cant understand why they would drop the tq for a few extra ponies. Is it for marketing purpose?
