does the 3 pointed star on the hood make it a better car?
08-23-2005, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by nukblazi
In other words, it's just a misconception propagated through ignorance.
08-23-2005, 02:43 PM
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I don't know what planet you guys are from, but where I live...driving a C Class or a 3 series Bimmer is like driving a camry or an accord.
The only time my C turned heads was when that time I valet my ride at a bar along with 4 other friends..whom also drive Cs (2-C230k & 2-C55)
, but then ppl were prbly just looking at the C55s...Pwahahahaha!!!
The only time my C turned heads was when that time I valet my ride at a bar along with 4 other friends..whom also drive Cs (2-C230k & 2-C55)
, but then ppl were prbly just looking at the C55s...Pwahahahaha!!!
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08-23-2005, 02:55 PM
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When i was a kid i always wanted a benz.How many acuras were around when you were a kid?
When you own a Benz it shows that you like finer thing in life and you have style.As far as other people's perception of you driving in the Benz they will think however you show your behavior towards others .Minus few exceptions.
When you own a Benz it shows that you like finer thing in life and you have style.As far as other people's perception of you driving in the Benz they will think however you show your behavior towards others .Minus few exceptions.
08-23-2005, 06:56 PM
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2005 C230K Sport Sedan in Brilliant Silver/Black
Originally Posted by revstriker
Do you seriously think people are turning thier heads to check out C230s (or any C, E, CLK class)? 
I get stared at whenever I'm out driving!
08-23-2005, 08:46 PM
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05 C230 Sports Sedan, Previously owned an 02 C230 Sports Coupe
That has to be the worst marketing photograph that I've ever seen. Two thumbs down for the one at mercedes that approved that shot. 
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08-23-2005, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by blazed54
yes!!! haha i went in to test drive a 05' c230 kompressor this weekend to compare it to my acura tsx and as far as performance goes the c230 delivers power much earlier and sorta bottoms out in the top rev range where as my tsx from 3.5 - redline pulls constantly (typical japanese motor) however, as far as speed goes the cars are equally matched, neither quick nor powerful 
. i must say although the obvious value is acura, i loved everything about the c230 more . this is where my title comes into focus, it FEELS soo different when i drove the c230...not in terms of performance or handling (since i couldn't take it to the limits) but it led to the conclusion that yes, just having the 3 pointed star on the hood makes for a completely different driving experience regardless of the car itself haha just my 2 cents...time to pick up my c230 and sell the tsx .
anyone else's experiences or feelings on driving a mercedes over other brands is appreciated since not everyone cares about status symbols (yeah right) :p
. i must say although the obvious value is acura, i loved everything about the c230 more . this is where my title comes into focus, it FEELS soo different when i drove the c230...not in terms of performance or handling (since i couldn't take it to the limits) but it led to the conclusion that yes, just having the 3 pointed star on the hood makes for a completely different driving experience regardless of the car itself haha just my 2 cents...time to pick up my c230 and sell the tsx .anyone else's experiences or feelings on driving a mercedes over other brands is appreciated since not everyone cares about status symbols (yeah right) :p
I had a 1998 Nissan Maxima, Manual, Stillen Intake, tower, sway bars, Greddy Exhaust
supposedly the manufactures estimate 0-60 is the same as the c320s...but My view is that...a Jap car is always a Jap car..and German Engineered is always a German Engineered car....Acura is still Honda...its just the "feel" of driving a benz,bmw, audi...etc...its just..."better driving experience" than a light weight fast jap car, So i guess..the silver arrow does change ur view?
08-23-2005, 09:16 PM
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yeah when I'm driving a BMW or Benz it just feels SOLID. i've never gotten that with a japanese car. American cars feel more solid than japanese cars but the don't feel very graceful.
08-23-2005, 10:37 PM
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2001 C320 (purple), 2002 BMW 540i
Originally Posted by skywalker_benz
Well I love driving an MB the emblem just do something to my self esteem
08-25-2005, 01:43 AM
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2005 C230 Sedan 6spd
Originally Posted by white_w203
i just didn't want a front wheel drive car....like a tsx
Sometimes I still wonder what it feels like to drive the TSX. i-VTEC and the 6spd must be FUN, the aftermarket support, standard HID head lights, and better price. But FWD vehicles really turn me off. :p
08-25-2005, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
I test drove the TSX before I bought my C230. Love everything about it, but I was sold on the fact Benz is RWD.
Sometimes I still wonder what it feels like to drive the TSX. i-VTEC and the 6spd must be FUN, the aftermarket support, standard HID head lights, and better price. But FWD vehicles really turn me off. :p
Sometimes I still wonder what it feels like to drive the TSX. i-VTEC and the 6spd must be FUN, the aftermarket support, standard HID head lights, and better price. But FWD vehicles really turn me off. :p
FWD vehicles are better in snow than RWD lols...I bet you guys know once that snow comes down! lol... your right BabyBenz6spd, the aftermarket support...but...then wouldnt that just turn into a Ricer? i-VTEC motors...very interesting... my ex-gfs 99 Accord V6...that car was...quick
08-25-2005, 12:37 PM
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2005 C230 Sedan 6spd
Originally Posted by advans
FWD vehicles are better in snow than RWD lols...I bet you guys know once that snow comes down! lol... your right BabyBenz6spd, the aftermarket support...but...then wouldnt that just turn into a Ricer? i-VTEC motors...very interesting... my ex-gfs 99 Accord V6...that car was...quick
I've driven a 2k2 Maxima 6spd in the snow with Bridgestone all season tires and now I have C230 with Blizzaks LM22 snow tires. To be honest, I don't think FWD and RWD cars is really that different in terms of difficulty level. What matters the most is what kind of tires you have on your car. My girlfriend has a 95 Audi A6 Quattro, and it has some wierd Kumho all seasons on it, and let me tell you even though its AWD, I would not want to drive that car in the snow. It GOES no problem, but it doesn't stop well at all!!!
"Ricer" is often miss interpreted for it's actual meaning.....but personally, I don't think I will become what most people call "Ricer" even if I did get a TSX and decide to put a intake, header, exhaust, upgrade ecu, coilover kit, etc.. whatever on it.......then it would make me a "Ricer" Maybe some will?! but who cares......its your car after all. :p
08-25-2005, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by blazed54
just having the 3 pointed star on the hood makes for a completely different driving experience regardless of the car itself
08-25-2005, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by advans
I had a 1998 Nissan Maxima, Manual, Stillen Intake, tower, sway bars, Greddy Exhaust
supposedly the manufactures estimate 0-60 is the same as the c320s...but My view is that...a Jap car is always a Jap car..and German Engineered is always a German Engineered car....Acura is still Honda...its just the "feel" of driving a benz,bmw, audi...etc...its just..."better driving experience" than a light weight fast jap car, So i guess..the silver arrow does change ur view?
supposedly the manufactures estimate 0-60 is the same as the c320s...but My view is that...a Jap car is always a Jap car..and German Engineered is always a German Engineered car....Acura is still Honda...its just the "feel" of driving a benz,bmw, audi...etc...its just..."better driving experience" than a light weight fast jap car, So i guess..the silver arrow does change ur view?
