does the 3 pointed star on the hood make it a better car?
08-22-2005, 04:15 PM
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does the 3 pointed star on the hood make it a better car?
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
08-22-2005, 04:33 PM
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These kinds of posts make no sense to me. If you're looking for power for the money, then don't buy the C230. That's not what it's made for.
By the way, my apple doesn't taste like my orange either....
By the way, my apple doesn't taste like my orange either....
08-22-2005, 04:36 PM
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don't know if the 3-pointed star on the hood makes it a better car but when it comes to service/repair time, the 3-pointed star on the hood makes it a whole lot more expensive than most other cars that don't have it
08-22-2005, 06:11 PM
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04 C230, 01 E55 AMG
Hey newbie its all about status. Forget what these guys say, you drive in a Mercedes any kind people will look and turn their heads. Thats All too it. Thats nothing new. Its all about perception.
08-22-2005, 06:29 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
it's all about newbieness too....
much more so in places like Delaware, and those with unrepairable brain damage due to some other dumas speeding in their super fast, super HOT C230 and crashing into another super fast, super HOT C240.
At least it's not a MAZDA.
much more so in places like Delaware, and those with unrepairable brain damage due to some other dumas speeding in their super fast, super HOT C230 and crashing into another super fast, super HOT C240.
At least it's not a MAZDA.
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04 C230, 01 E55 AMG
Originally Posted by Saprissa
it's all about newbieness too....
much more so in places like Delaware, and those with unrepairable brain damage due to some other dumas speeding in their super fast, super HOT C230 and crashing into another super fast, super HOT C240.
At least it's not a MAZDA.
much more so in places like Delaware, and those with unrepairable brain damage due to some other dumas speeding in their super fast, super HOT C230 and crashing into another super fast, super HOT C240.
At least it's not a MAZDA.
Here you go again. What are you talking about ? No one knows what you talking about but you.
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08-22-2005, 06:36 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
i'm pretty sure about 4,324 people who read this forum, know exactly what I'm talking about. Get a clue !
amazing how much this newbie knows about my $25k+ C-Coupe money (all wasted by the way) !
amazing how much this newbie knows about my $25k+ C-Coupe money (all wasted by the way) !
08-22-2005, 06:42 PM
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04 C230, 01 E55 AMG
Originally Posted by Saprissa
it's all about newbieness too....
much more so in places like Delaware, and those with unrepairable brain damage due to some other dumas speeding in their super fast, super HOT C230 and crashing into another super fast, super HOT C240.
At least it's not a MAZDA.
much more so in places like Delaware, and those with unrepairable brain damage due to some other dumas speeding in their super fast, super HOT C230 and crashing into another super fast, super HOT C240.
At least it's not a MAZDA.
Here you go again. What are you talking about ? No one knows what you talking about but you.
08-22-2005, 06:43 PM
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Hey newbie its all about status. Forget what these guys say, you drive in a Mercedes any kind people will look and turn their heads. Thats All too it. Thats nothing new. Its all about perception.
Especially with your ugly *** on it.
08-22-2005, 06:45 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 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
The Mercedes is a batter car ?? Yes and No. The Japanese car may be more reliable and performance(bang for buck). But at the same time you feel batter when you drive a Benz !
08-22-2005, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fast_amg
Here you go again. What are you talking about ? No one knows what you talking about but you.
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Originally Posted by trust203
I used to owned Japanese car ( Supra turbo,300ZX tiwn turbo,Supra twin turbo,Lexus GS400, WRX turbo, EVO VIII) The first Merecedes I have is the 1997 E420 sports. I compare both Lexus GS400 and 1997 E420, I prefer the E420 over the GS400,due the E420 feel more solid ! which you can't feel in a GS400 !
The Mercedes is a batter car ?? Yes and No. The Japanese car may be more reliable and performance(bang for buck). But at the same time you feel batter when you drive a Benz !
The Mercedes is a batter car ?? Yes and No. The Japanese car may be more reliable and performance(bang for buck). But at the same time you feel batter when you drive a Benz !
oh, i'm sorry, were you trying to get back on topic ?
08-22-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by fast_amg
Hey newbie its all about status. Forget what these guys say, you drive in a Mercedes any kind people will look and turn their heads. Thats All too it. Thats nothing new. Its all about perception.
08-22-2005, 08:40 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 bought my car simply bc its a very nice car. Not to mention for the money you will spend for a brand new car a Mercedes is a good choice to go. C230 the best way to drive a benz for less.
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For me, yes there is a good feeling driving a mercedes. And yes this car definately does turn heads, simply because of its good looks. You'd have to be retarded to think that this car isnt stylish. I love my car, and even though I havent driven one, the only other car I might consider is a g35 four door. BTW why cant a c230 owner enjoy performance in this car...it may not be as fast as a c55 or m3 but its no slouch. The thing that I cant get past is that every other car in this class has far greater numbers on the road. Which is fine with me, and gives our car some exclusivity.
Oh ya and I am 18 so dont believe a word that comes out of my mouth because its all bs anyways.
Oh ya and I am 18 so dont believe a word that comes out of my mouth because its all bs anyways.
08-22-2005, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by revstriker
Do you seriously think people are turning thier heads to check out C230s (or any C, E, CLK class)?
The only real "head-turner" is the SL and to a lesser extent the SLK (and maybe the G).
People simply like sporty roadsters.
If your C230 is turning heads, then these people must be easily impressed.
08-22-2005, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Humbucker87
For me, yes there is a good feeling driving a mercedes. And yes this car definately does turn heads, simply because of its good looks. You'd have to be retarded to think that this car isnt stylish.
