Ultimate Driving Machine: C350 SS 6 Speed
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Ultimate Driving Machine: C350 SS 6 Speed
Looking to get a 2006 C Class soon and think I'll pick up the Ultimate Driving Machine: The 2006 Mercedes Benz C 350 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed Manual fully loaded....268 Horsepower
Really, what other Mercedes Benz sedan can you get with a 6 Speed? The C350 SS 6spd will be a dream to drive.
Sure the 7GTRONIC will be fantastic, but when it comes to DRIVING, the 2006 Mercedes Benz C 350 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed Manual fully loaded takes the cake.
Only thing left to do is change those baby wheels to the C55 AMG wheels, add your tint, and change the sound system inside. And then there's the option of a front grill change to a CLK style. Not too many Mods....just right and does the car full justice.
When I get mines, pictures will be up no doubt. Only thing left to do is reveal the color. The car will look powerful with those bi-xenon headlights at night.
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268 Horsepower is more than enough for me and competes well with other entry luxury sport sedans. And for damn sure looks the best out of them all. Especially when dressed it right.
Much respect to the 2006 C230 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed. That's a great car to buy for a decent price and still give you the Mercedes pleasure of a 6 speed. Just not as moving as the C350 :v , but still a wonderful car.
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Really, what other Mercedes Benz sedan can you get with a 6 Speed? The C350 SS 6spd will be a dream to drive.
Sure the 7GTRONIC will be fantastic, but when it comes to DRIVING, the 2006 Mercedes Benz C 350 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed Manual fully loaded takes the cake.
Only thing left to do is change those baby wheels to the C55 AMG wheels, add your tint, and change the sound system inside. And then there's the option of a front grill change to a CLK style. Not too many Mods....just right and does the car full justice.
When I get mines, pictures will be up no doubt. Only thing left to do is reveal the color. The car will look powerful with those bi-xenon headlights at night.
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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268 Horsepower is more than enough for me and competes well with other entry luxury sport sedans. And for damn sure looks the best out of them all. Especially when dressed it right.
Much respect to the 2006 C230 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed. That's a great car to buy for a decent price and still give you the Mercedes pleasure of a 6 speed. Just not as moving as the C350 :v , but still a wonderful car.
![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
Last edited by Mason00; 08-14-2005 at 11:55 AM.
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'06 C350 4MATIC
You Bet
Right on, mine is supposed to be delivered in three weeks;
C350W4
197 Obsidian Black
211 Black Leather
050 Handsfree Cell Integration Kit
287 Split Fold down rear seat
293 Rear side airbags
319 Lighting package w bi-xenon
320 Entertainment package
324 Sunroof package
359 Teleaid
530 DVD navigation
536 Sirius Satellite Radio w 6 disk changer
I plan on doing some mods to it. Mostly from the SUNMAN playlist. I also found an obsidian black tint that should make the car really stealthy looking.
C350W4
197 Obsidian Black
211 Black Leather
050 Handsfree Cell Integration Kit
287 Split Fold down rear seat
293 Rear side airbags
319 Lighting package w bi-xenon
320 Entertainment package
324 Sunroof package
359 Teleaid
530 DVD navigation
536 Sirius Satellite Radio w 6 disk changer
I plan on doing some mods to it. Mostly from the SUNMAN playlist. I also found an obsidian black tint that should make the car really stealthy looking.
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Originally Posted by Tishers
Right on, mine is supposed to be delivered in three weeks;
C350W4
197 Obsidian Black
211 Black Leather
050 Handsfree Cell Integration Kit
287 Split Fold down rear seat
293 Rear side airbags
319 Lighting package w bi-xenon
320 Entertainment package
324 Sunroof package
359 Teleaid
530 DVD navigation
536 Sirius Satellite Radio w 6 disk changer
I plan on doing some mods to it. Mostly from the SUNMAN playlist. I also found an obsidian black tint that should make the car really stealthy looking.
C350W4
197 Obsidian Black
211 Black Leather
050 Handsfree Cell Integration Kit
287 Split Fold down rear seat
293 Rear side airbags
319 Lighting package w bi-xenon
320 Entertainment package
324 Sunroof package
359 Teleaid
530 DVD navigation
536 Sirius Satellite Radio w 6 disk changer
I plan on doing some mods to it. Mostly from the SUNMAN playlist. I also found an obsidian black tint that should make the car really stealthy looking.
![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
Welcome to the C350 6 Speed Club
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i wonder if supercharging the c350 will be offered by some aftermarket manufacturers...kleemann, etc. etc. that would be a beautiful mod.
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Originally Posted by Mason00
Looking to get a 2006 C Class soon and think I'll pick up the Ultimate Driving Machine: The 2006 Mercedes Benz C 350 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed Manual fully loaded....268 Horsepower
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either way, good luck on your purchase
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...268 Horsepower is more than enough for me and competes well with other entry luxury sport sedans...
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Originally Posted by mick1
me, i want more. i considered the 400 hp CTS-V but the car just looked too weird. Nobody in my family liked it. I hope Cadillac will do a better job when they re-design the car for the 2008 model year.
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Didn't Saprissa post a thread with names and pics? ![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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https://mbworld.org/forums/wheels-tires-suspension-brakes-forum/115745-mercedes-benz-oem-wheel-names.html
Maybe I am wrong but I did not see a rim in Saprissa's thread that resembled the one on the 350 SS, amdeutsch
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Maybe my eyes are failing me in my old age
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The rim you were looking for
Originally Posted by Tall Giraffe
Do you mean this thread?
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115745
Maybe I am wrong but I did not see a rim in Saprissa's thread that resembled the one on the 350 SS, amdeutsch
:p
Maybe my eyes are failing me in my old age![nix](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/nixweiss.gif)
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=115745
Maybe I am wrong but I did not see a rim in Saprissa's thread that resembled the one on the 350 SS, amdeutsch
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Maybe my eyes are failing me in my old age
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The rim is called 'Algebar' according to the thread.
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08' BMW E92 Coupe
Originally Posted by mick1
my last fill up was $2.899 a gallon for 91 octane gas. gas is cheaper where you live ![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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i think it is wonderful. i'm now nicely cruising at 90 on the highway and i'm assuming it is because ppl are finally getting gas consicous and realizing that they can save more money by driving less and by driving 65-70 instead in the right lane (and get a better mpg). left lane is all open now.... oooo yeah.
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by mbny
we all want more power, but 50+ horses is a nice improvement and i'm sure you can feel the difference over previous models. Cadillac CTS-V is a great performer, basically has C55 numbers, but what a guzzler
that's why i need a fuel economy daily driver for all the driving i do, and a nice toy sitting at home in the garage for occasional use
these friggin gas prices just won't stop. now if the stock market was like this right now, i'd be golden. just paid $2.83 a gallon for 93 the other day ![Mad](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif)
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THe CTS-V uses the old Z06 motor, which in the vette did 28mpg on the highway. 2 valve pushrod engines can be stingy on gas if you keep the RPM's down. I think the C55 is even heavier...
I don't get the interest in the high HP sedans. Like you said, you need something good on gas for daily use...and a toy for the weekends. Get a real sports car for the weekends. Something that does more than plow and power steer in the corners.
If you still need a Benz, get a nice 1.8L C230...pretty good on gas...still have the four ports for days you need to carry more people.
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Originally Posted by pookie
i think it is wonderful. i'm now nicely cruising at 90 on the highway and i'm assuming it is because ppl are finally getting gas consicous and realizing that they can save more money by driving less and by driving 65-70 instead in the right lane (and get a better mpg). left lane is all open now.... oooo yeah.
beep beep
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by mick1
me, i want more. i considered the 400 hp CTS-V but the car just looked too weird. Nobody in my family liked it. I hope Cadillac will do a better job when they re-design the car for the 2008 model year.
I like the CTS styling- but you gotta have big rims. With 16"s its too chunky in the back. Its unlike anyone else, and its one of the few GM success stories. Its a runaway hit for the class its in, and the cars are holding there value better than the Acuras and the C-Classes. I'd like a nicer interior though.
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Originally Posted by Mason00
Here is the rim you are talking about. The old age is setting in
The rim is called 'Algebar' according to the thread.
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The rim is called 'Algebar' according to the thread.
The rim you reference has much fatter spokes.
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Originally Posted by Mason00
Looks real close but maybe I'm wrong. ![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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Originally Posted by Tall Giraffe
I appreciate the help though...we'll just ask the rim name master Saprissa ![thumbs](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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that's a new 2006 design, that I didn't have a pic of, so I didn't include it in that thread....
i'll find out what it is, and post it here and there !
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
rim name master = LOL !!
that's a new 2006 design, that I didn't have a pic of, so I didn't include it in that thread....
i'll find out what it is, and post it here and there !
Carlos
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that's a new 2006 design, that I didn't have a pic of, so I didn't include it in that thread....
i'll find out what it is, and post it here and there !
Carlos
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Sorry Amdeutsch, you cant slap the old STFF on me :p
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Originally Posted by Mason00
Much respect to the 2006 C230 Sport Sedan with the 6 Speed. That's a great car to buy for a decent price and still give you the Mercedes pleasure of a 6 speed. Just not as moving as the C350 :v , but still a wonderful car. ![drive](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/driving.gif)
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