Considering 2005 C230K - any reasons to stay away?
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I keep saying my C320 is the best driving and worst reliable car I have ever owned (25+ cars?) but it has never left me stranded. I still have it, and am ready to replace it, and have looked at other cars, but haven't found anything I like better for my wants. It seems to be a crap shoot when buying almost any car but the Japanese reliability definitely wins the prize.
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05 C55
Originally Posted by jsloan01
get the benz! 
i had a few "quirks" if you look up some of old posts, but i love the car. the sytle, the handling, the looks and seeing that three-pointed star when i drive.
just put 1,000 miles on the car this weekend and it was an ABSOLUTE pleasure. cruising down the highway at 80mph feels like you're going 50.
plus, this sport sedan is just hot
i had a few "quirks" if you look up some of old posts, but i love the car. the sytle, the handling, the looks and seeing that three-pointed star when i drive.
just put 1,000 miles on the car this weekend and it was an ABSOLUTE pleasure. cruising down the highway at 80mph feels like you're going 50.
plus, this sport sedan is just hot
I almost elected to get the G35 instead of the 05 C230 SS. I love the car! the only problems i have is the service, it's damn expensive and MB service just sucks (i think must would agree). everyone has their preferences, my buddy likes jap cars and calls mine a lemon cuz i've had to bring it in for small computer issues.
are you buying it new or used?
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American cars in general are amongst the worst in build quality, material used, and reliability. exclude few exotics like the Ford GT, Viper, Zo6, Shelby, Saleen, etc.
calling a Ford Mustang better built than the MB is just
Like usual, I take Buellwinkles' comments on these subject with a grain of salt...
calling a Ford Mustang better built than the MB is just
Like usual, I take Buellwinkles' comments on these subject with a grain of salt...
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Originally Posted by FrankW
American cars in general are amongst the worst in build quality, material used, and reliability. exclude few exotics like the Ford GT, Viper, Zo6, Shelby, Saleen, etc.
calling a Ford Mustang better built than the MB is just Like usual, I take Buellwinkles' comments on these subject with a grain of salt...
calling a Ford Mustang better built than the MB is just
Like usual, I take Buellwinkles' comments on these subject with a grain of salt...Erik
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2002 C230 Coupe(M111)
Originally Posted by tifosiv122
Vettes, even the Z series, are among the worst made cars in the world...always on the top 10 problem lists.
Erik
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The Corvette's biggest failing has been and remains the interior. The mechanicals and the performance are more than worthy of respect. A 60K Z06 can hang with just about anything the world has to offer. Give respect where respect is due.
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2000 CLK 430 Coupe
Originally Posted by benzmodz
Sorry but anyone who loves the Audi interior must have knee high socks and black framed bakelite spectacles with thick lenses and a laugh like someone with an asthma attack.
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I still have not seen a Navigation install into an Audi that was easy.
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I still have not seen a Navigation install into an Audi that was easy.
You must think a lot of people wear high knee socks. Google
I can't comment on Navigation intsallations, but you cannot beat the ease and cost of "chipping" a VAG turbo engines. Download the software from the tuner Web site to a laptop, plug said laptop into OBD port below steering wheel, run the flashing utility. $600, 15 minutes max, 260hp and 290tq.
To the OP, one person's experience (namely, your friend who had the car in the shop a lot) is not a lot of data to consider when deciding on how it would be to own a car. As I'm sure you've heard already, forums like these tend to discuss problems or modifications rather than troublefree performance from a car, so take that into account as well. All manufacturers make lemons and gems, and you'll never know which you are getting when you sign the dotted line. If you like the car, are in a position to buy it, and you're willing to accept that owning the car means taking care of it, then it sounds like you're ready.
Regards,
e harmon
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Originally Posted by Outland
You know guys, with everyone leveling a shotgun, its about time people starting backing up the buckshot with some facts.
The Corvette's biggest failing has been and remains the interior. The mechanicals and the performance are more than worthy of respect. A 60K Z06 can hang with just about anything the world has to offer. Give respect where respect is due.
The Corvette's biggest failing has been and remains the interior. The mechanicals and the performance are more than worthy of respect. A 60K Z06 can hang with just about anything the world has to offer. Give respect where respect is due.
http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.as...=4023544#below
My Ex owned 3 vettes...one was always in the shop. C4, C5 (Anniversary), C6.
Erik
