'03 C230 Coupe or '98 SLK 230
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'03 C230 Coupe or '98 SLK 230
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My dad asked me what car I would like to keep, '03 C230 coupe or '98 SLK 230. My response is that I would like to stay with my c coupe. Just curious, what would you have chosen?
My dad asked me what car I would like to keep, '03 C230 coupe or '98 SLK 230. My response is that I would like to stay with my c coupe. Just curious, what would you have chosen?
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How old are you?
If you're in the 16-22 demographic (i.e. student), I would've chosen the SLK 230 because it's more mod friendly, still a nice car (regardless of the year) and it's an excuse to spend on mods.
If you're 23+, the C 230 is a wise investment because it may have more value to upgrade (once your career is on the right track) to a higher model (simply because of the year).
Obviously, mileage plays a factor as well, but that's just my .02 on the limited info you provided.
If you're in the 16-22 demographic (i.e. student), I would've chosen the SLK 230 because it's more mod friendly, still a nice car (regardless of the year) and it's an excuse to spend on mods.
If you're 23+, the C 230 is a wise investment because it may have more value to upgrade (once your career is on the right track) to a higher model (simply because of the year).
Obviously, mileage plays a factor as well, but that's just my .02 on the limited info you provided.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
How old are you?
If you're in the 16-22 demographic (i.e. student), I would've chosen the SLK 230 because it's more mod friendly, still a nice car (regardless of the year) and it's an excuse to spend on mods.
If you're 23+, the C 230 is a wise investment because it may have more value to upgrade (once your career is on the right track) to a higher model (simply because of the year).
Obviously, mileage plays a factor as well, but that's just my .02 on the limited info you provided.
If you're in the 16-22 demographic (i.e. student), I would've chosen the SLK 230 because it's more mod friendly, still a nice car (regardless of the year) and it's an excuse to spend on mods.
If you're 23+, the C 230 is a wise investment because it may have more value to upgrade (once your career is on the right track) to a higher model (simply because of the year).
Obviously, mileage plays a factor as well, but that's just my .02 on the limited info you provided.
ahahah drex what u trying to say! i'm 20 and i have a c320 coupe!
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but yeah I dont have an SLK lol
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I've have/had both, currently a C230 SS and 98 SLK230 and had an 2002 Coupe. Get the SLK, it's more reliable than the C230, not as electronically complex. But nothing turns more heads than a nicely done SLK, it's a sharp car, classy, understated and is a blast to drive.
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keep in mind tho, that SLK is very underpower, i drives a C320 so i donno how bad the C230K is, but i believe it has more potential to mod faster than a C320
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
How old are you?
If you're in the 16-22 demographic (i.e. student), I would've chosen the SLK 230 because it's more mod friendly, still a nice car (regardless of the year) and it's an excuse to spend on mods.
If you're 23+, the C 230 is a wise investment because it may have more value to upgrade (once your career is on the right track) to a higher model (simply because of the year).
Obviously, mileage plays a factor as well, but that's just my .02 on the limited info you provided.
If you're in the 16-22 demographic (i.e. student), I would've chosen the SLK 230 because it's more mod friendly, still a nice car (regardless of the year) and it's an excuse to spend on mods.
If you're 23+, the C 230 is a wise investment because it may have more value to upgrade (once your career is on the right track) to a higher model (simply because of the year).
Obviously, mileage plays a factor as well, but that's just my .02 on the limited info you provided.
I'm 22.
Originally Posted by powa
keep in mind tho, that SLK is very underpower, i drives a C320 so i donno how bad the C230K is, but i believe it has more potential to mod faster than a C320
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Exactly, when I drove both, I could feel a HUGE difference between them. The C230 feels it has a lot more power than the SLK.
eplants02, If your modding crazy. what I would do if I were you, find out what kinda mods (whichis more economical) you can do to both the cars.
since ur 22, I think a nicely done SLK would turn more heads.
you can check FMM for SLK parts, they seem to have a lot.
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SLK230 is about the same performance as C230, about zero to sixty in about 7.2 seconds BUT, with a pulley kit on the SLK, you can get to about mid sixes. Also the SLK is much plusher riding than the C230. But with that aside, a 98 SLK is in about the 12-14K price range whilst the 03 C230 is about $16-18K. To be comperable, consider the 2000 SLK230 that is post face lift as it has the higher hp motor and body style that most closely resembles the last R170, the 2004. Or a 99 C230 Sport that has the body kit that makes it look like a 2000-2004.
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Originally Posted by advans
eplants02, If your modding crazy. what I would do if I were you, find out what kinda mods (whichis more economical) you can do to both the cars.
since ur 22, I think a nicely done SLK would turn more heads.
you can check FMM for SLK parts, they seem to have a lot.
since ur 22, I think a nicely done SLK would turn more heads.
you can check FMM for SLK parts, they seem to have a lot.
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Originally Posted by advans
ahahah drex what u trying to say! i'm 20 and i have a c320 coupe! ![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
but yeah I dont have an SLK lol
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but yeah I dont have an SLK lol
The 1998 SLK 230 had the m111 engine, which proved to be a long lasting engine with a good reputation. Only major complaint about it was the engine noise, but at 22, who cares!...LOL.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
Here's my 16 year old's 98 SLK and she's luvin every minute of it... We added a touch of C-Coupe by using the C-Coupe's C7 wheels.
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You gave your daughter this car, Buellwinkle?...Oh, wow, that's dangerous...LOL...just teasin'. Very nice car! Lucky 16 year old.
arrr! lol when I was 16 my dad gave me that crappy 98 5speed maxima. but when I was 18, I got a benzy
but lucky 16 year old
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That's the O.C. for ya. The blue mustang convertible in the background is my other daughter's car she got at 16. What's sad is when she got that car, she was the only one of her friends that didn't get a brand new car. There's brand new SLK and CLK's that H.S. juniors (mostly 16) drive and we are not in a wealthy area.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
That's the O.C. for ya. The blue mustang convertible in the background is my other daughter's car she got at 16. What's sad is when she got that car, she was the only one of her friends that didn't get a brand new car. There's brand new SLK and CLK's that H.S. juniors (mostly 16) drive and we are not in a wealthy area.
wow thats nuts, brand new slks and clks 16 year olds...wow lol
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That's just the cars, you should see the fashion, you can get hurt for not having $250 jeans and they aren't even good looking jean, have you seen True Religion jeans, wouldn't pay $25 for them let alone $250, Sevens on the otherhand are OK.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
That's just the cars, you should see the fashion, you can get hurt for not having $250 jeans and they aren't even good looking jean, have you seen True Religion jeans, wouldn't pay $25 for them let alone $250, Sevens on the otherhand are OK.
wow diesel jeans are 190ish, never bought a pair of seven or true religion, but my aunts go crazy for them....nuts....
why would u pay $250+ for a pair of DENIM that the style will prolly "expire" next season.
save the money...invest it in the "advans front brabus lip" funds
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
That's the O.C. for ya. The blue mustang convertible in the background is my other daughter's car she got at 16. What's sad is when she got that car, she was the only one of her friends that didn't get a brand new car. There's brand new SLK and CLK's that H.S. juniors (mostly 16) drive and we are not in a wealthy area.
And back on topic, I would get the SLK over the C just on appearance alone.
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Sure, it's not the rich kids that have the cool cars & clothes, they don't have to show off, they already have money. It's the poor saps, peer pressure and stuff. My kid works in dry cleaner (probably the closest to Nellie Gail on the south end) to earn money for that stuff, including part of that SLK. Also I think Aliso Niguel H.S. is the worst, ironically Dana Hills H.S. which has way more rich kids isn't as bad and neither is Laguna Hills H.S.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
...My kid works in dry cleaner (probably the closest to Nellie Gail on the south end) to earn money for that stuff, including part of that SLK...
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
Sure, it's not the rich kids that have the cool cars & clothes, they don't have to show off, they already have money. It's the poor saps, peer pressure and stuff. My kid works in dry cleaner (probably the closest to Nellie Gail on the south end) to earn money for that stuff, including part of that SLK. Also I think Aliso Niguel H.S. is the worst, ironically Dana Hills H.S. which has way more rich kids isn't as bad and neither is Laguna Hills H.S.
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To add to your point, I went to Newport Harbor HS and even that school was not as out-of-control as ANHS. Must be all the Laguna Niguel snobs, no offense.
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Originally Posted by Buellwinkle
Sure, it's not the rich kids that have the cool cars & clothes, they don't have to show off, they already have money. It's the poor saps, peer pressure and stuff. My kid works in dry cleaner (probably the closest to Nellie Gail on the south end) to earn money for that stuff, including part of that SLK. Also I think Aliso Niguel H.S. is the worst, ironically Dana Hills H.S. which has way more rich kids isn't as bad and neither is Laguna Hills H.S.
My parents used to go to the dry cleaner down off of Greenfield....sounds like might be the same one.
ScottW911, I don't think it's up to discussion trying to put your son in competition with other kids. There were times my car broke and I would get a little cranky towards my parents (I was 16) about not helping me out. I worked it out, had to give up doing some of the "fun" things in High School but I appreciate now, 14 years later, the way my parents handled it. But that's just my $.02.