Finally.....It happened, I got sick of my w203 & bought another car.
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
But, benzo-boi, I do like the way that car looks (just wouldn't trade my car for it).
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You'll never get me into a Lexus, not unless Lexus starts giving free quality car washes like MB or if MB dealer stops doing it. But if you live in one of those areas where the MB dealer doesn't do free car washes, then Lexus (or just about anything from Toyota or Honda) is a great reliabe safe choice.
I finally figured out how my dealer funds the free car washes, they do inflate repair bills with lots of unnecessary stuff. A simple 50 cent washer replacement can easily turn into a $3,455 repair estimate (what happened to me at MB of Laguna Niguel last week). So the best of both worlds is take it there for free car washes, take it elsewhere for repairs.
I finally figured out how my dealer funds the free car washes, they do inflate repair bills with lots of unnecessary stuff. A simple 50 cent washer replacement can easily turn into a $3,455 repair estimate (what happened to me at MB of Laguna Niguel last week). So the best of both worlds is take it there for free car washes, take it elsewhere for repairs.
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congrats man!
oh wait... you were talking about M271...
for real though, I think the IS250 are essentially the same in terms of speed.
Carlos, this is a different Benzoboi than Sun. There's a benzoboi with an E55 and a Benzo-Boi formerly with a C230WZ.
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for real though, I think the IS250 are essentially the same in terms of speed.
Carlos, this is a different Benzoboi than Sun. There's a benzoboi with an E55 and a Benzo-Boi formerly with a C230WZ.
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You'll never get me into a Lexus, not unless Lexus starts giving free quality car washes like MB or if MB dealer stops doing it. But if you live in one of those areas where the MB dealer doesn't do free car washes, then Lexus (or just about anything from Toyota or Honda) is a great reliabe safe choice.
I finally figured out how my dealer funds the free car washes, they do inflate repair bills with lots of unnecessary stuff. A simple 50 cent washer replacement can easily turn into a $3,455 repair estimate (what happened to me at MB of Laguna Niguel last week). So the best of both worlds is take it there for free car washes, take it elsewhere for repairs.
I finally figured out how my dealer funds the free car washes, they do inflate repair bills with lots of unnecessary stuff. A simple 50 cent washer replacement can easily turn into a $3,455 repair estimate (what happened to me at MB of Laguna Niguel last week). So the best of both worlds is take it there for free car washes, take it elsewhere for repairs.
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Should've bought a Mercedes M3 :p
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JK!
Anyways, gratz on your new car! Not sure about the pricing in the States, but a brand new fully loaded C230 SS is enough to get a IS350 here in Canada... Not saying the IS250 is a bad car but don't really see a point of switching to a IS250. :p
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Anyways, gratz on your new car! Not sure about the pricing in the States, but a brand new fully loaded C230 SS is enough to get a IS350 here in Canada... Not saying the IS250 is a bad car but don't really see a point of switching to a IS250. :p
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It was only a matter of time that the 2 company's would merge and produce a hybrid model
And I thought that wearing fake Rolex's and C230 badges turned into either C320 or C32 was bad
And I thought that wearing fake Rolex's and C230 badges turned into either C320 or C32 was bad
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[QUOTE=Onizuka;1949586]Should've bought a Mercedes M3 :p
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I sooo could see my dad doing something like that and thinking he's cool
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I sooo could see my dad doing something like that and thinking he's cool
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Congrats on the new car. I really liked your C and ended up with the same wheels because of you posting pics of your ride. Good luck with the IS and you never know you may be back. I had a 190E (1992) and my wife had a 2003 TL Type-S and was going to drive it and get her an SUV. In the end, I could not live with the feel of the Acura which was loaded with NAVI. I ended up selling the 190E and the TL to buy the C Class with the 100K warranty and got her the SUV.
Good luck with the sale of your wheels.
Good luck with the sale of your wheels.
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Congrats on the new car. I really liked your C and ended up with the same wheels because of you posting pics of your ride. Good luck with the IS and you never know you may be back. I had a 190E (1992) and my wife had a 2003 TL Type-S and was going to drive it and get her an SUV. In the end, I could not live with the feel of the Acura which was loaded with NAVI. I ended up selling the 190E and the TL to buy the C Class with the 100K warranty and got her the SUV.
Good luck with the sale of your wheels.
Good luck with the sale of your wheels.
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Already itching, funny. My advice is to keep the wheels because after you sell them and come back it will be tough buying them again for 5K+.
I agree the CLK is nice but overpriced. Then again, I bet the VIs will look great on a W204! See you soon!
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I agree the CLK is nice but overpriced. Then again, I bet the VIs will look great on a W204! See you soon!
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Congrats on the new IS man, is it an AWD? If your looking for ideas you should visit www.clublexus.com they are a tight group over there. I say you made a wise choice of unloading the w203 before the w204 hit the market. The lexus give you so much bang for your buck, even comes with SMG style paddles found on much more expensive cars.
As for the handle, thats nothing a little suspension work and low profile tires can't take care of. BTW do you know the IS can run 20's?
This is our project IS250AWD with staggered 20's and lowered, front lip, tanabe exhaust, and blacked out tails
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7e.jpg)
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White is a nice color for that car
As for the handle, thats nothing a little suspension work and low profile tires can't take care of. BTW do you know the IS can run 20's?
This is our project IS250AWD with staggered 20's and lowered, front lip, tanabe exhaust, and blacked out tails
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7e.jpg)
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7b.jpg)
White is a nice color for that car
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Once, they left a small puddle of water on the E320's trunk lid and when I took it back home the water spot was very difficult to remove. I think that was the last time I let them wash the cars.
Personally, I like the Lexus a lot; the paddles behind the steering wheel is a big plus to me. If they made one with a manual transmission with a robitic clutch and paddles (like the M3) I'd be sold. However the Lexus has its faults; the trunk is a bit on the small side and the interior's a bit too cozy as well. Rear view visibility is compromised and the car is probably expensive to insure (my assumption based on the fact the previous IS300 was one of the most expensive cars to insure).
However, my main concern is about the handling. I plan on re-test driving the IS on the 27th but I'd appreciate some information about the handling. How does it stack up to the C230? Did you get yours with sport package or X Package? I did notice you do have the 18 inch wheels instead of the 17s. And how's the steering feel? Firm, heavy, connected (steering ratio), precise? Is the steering easy to modulate? The body roll?
Lastly, the IS250 is actually quite expensive in my opinion. The starting price is higher and the price with options is higher. Additionally, Lexus dealers generally offer less discount than Mercedes dealerships.
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Agreed. My dealer offered free car washes but did a relatively poor job every single time. Time and time again I'd find a small hairline scratch that I would suspect would be from the dealer. Note, this is not when I drop my car off for servicing, they usually wash it well at that time. My dealership offers free car washes on Saturdays from 9AM to 2PM. These carwashes are poor because the staff is overloaded with cars.
Once, they left a small puddle of water on the E320's trunk lid and when I took it back home the water spot was very difficult to remove. I think that was the last time I let them wash the cars.
Personally, I like the Lexus a lot; the paddles behind the steering wheel is a big plus to me. If they made one with a manual transmission with a robitic clutch and paddles (like the M3) I'd be sold. However the Lexus has its faults; the trunk is a bit on the small side and the interior's a bit too cozy as well. Rear view visibility is compromised and the car is probably expensive to insure (my assumption based on the fact the previous IS300 was one of the most expensive cars to insure).
However, my main concern is about the handling. I plan on re-test driving the IS on the 27th but I'd appreciate some information about the handling. How does it stack up to the C230? Did you get yours with sport package or X Package? I did notice you do have the 18 inch wheels instead of the 17s. And how's the steering feel? Firm, heavy, connected (steering ratio), precise? Is the steering easy to modulate? The body roll?
Lastly, the IS250 is actually quite expensive in my opinion. The starting price is higher and the price with options is higher. Additionally, Lexus dealers generally offer less discount than Mercedes dealerships.
Once, they left a small puddle of water on the E320's trunk lid and when I took it back home the water spot was very difficult to remove. I think that was the last time I let them wash the cars.
Personally, I like the Lexus a lot; the paddles behind the steering wheel is a big plus to me. If they made one with a manual transmission with a robitic clutch and paddles (like the M3) I'd be sold. However the Lexus has its faults; the trunk is a bit on the small side and the interior's a bit too cozy as well. Rear view visibility is compromised and the car is probably expensive to insure (my assumption based on the fact the previous IS300 was one of the most expensive cars to insure).
However, my main concern is about the handling. I plan on re-test driving the IS on the 27th but I'd appreciate some information about the handling. How does it stack up to the C230? Did you get yours with sport package or X Package? I did notice you do have the 18 inch wheels instead of the 17s. And how's the steering feel? Firm, heavy, connected (steering ratio), precise? Is the steering easy to modulate? The body roll?
Lastly, the IS250 is actually quite expensive in my opinion. The starting price is higher and the price with options is higher. Additionally, Lexus dealers generally offer less discount than Mercedes dealerships.
All the IS250s in the LA area come standard with 18s. They all come with sunroofs. I got my car for 800 below invoice. I think it's a good deal, considering it's a fairly new model. The steering is a little bit looser then the Mercedes. I like the Mercedes steering feel better. The interior is small. Due to the fact that the trunk area is so high, it's back-up visiblity is limited. Navigation options comes standard with Bluetooth, 6 CD in-dash, and a reverse camera, which is nice.
Keyless go is also standard. Doors unlock upon touching the door handles, and there are puddle lights that light up when you walk near the car.
Overall, it's comfortable. It's also got more torque.
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Congrats on the new IS man, is it an AWD? If your looking for ideas you should visit www.clublexus.com they are a tight group over there. I say you made a wise choice of unloading the w203 before the w204 hit the market. The lexus give you so much bang for your buck, even comes with SMG style paddles found on much more expensive cars.
As for the handle, thats nothing a little suspension work and low profile tires can't take care of. BTW do you know the IS can run 20's?
This is our project IS250AWD with staggered 20's and lowered, front lip, tanabe exhaust, and blacked out tails
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7e.jpg)
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7b.jpg)
White is a nice color for that car
![](http://www.clublexus.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91055&stc=1&d=1157975406)
As for the handle, thats nothing a little suspension work and low profile tires can't take care of. BTW do you know the IS can run 20's?
This is our project IS250AWD with staggered 20's and lowered, front lip, tanabe exhaust, and blacked out tails
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7e.jpg)
![](http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/sevas/v2006sized/cathy2is20s7b.jpg)
White is a nice color for that car
Clublexus.com is alright, but I like the MBWORLD.ORG much better! People here are more knowledgeable and nicer, and there are more members. People here are real Mercedes Benz enthusiasts! That is partially why I feel torn, because I no longer own a Mercedes, I won't be on here as much. I am starting to dig the w204 more and more. Who knows, might give my IS250 to the parents and get the w204! Any idea on when it's release date is?
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Summer 08. June/July ish. I would however refrain from acquiring it in the first year; since it's not uncommon that Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a few small electronic bugs for the first year cars.
Side note; in what way does the IS 250 handle better? Is it in general able to take normal turns faster?
Side note; in what way does the IS 250 handle better? Is it in general able to take normal turns faster?
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Summer 08. June/July ish. I would however refrain from acquiring it in the first year; since it's not uncommon that Mercedes-Benz vehicles have a few small electronic bugs for the first year cars.
Side note; in what way does the IS 250 handle better? Is it in general able to take normal turns faster?
Side note; in what way does the IS 250 handle better? Is it in general able to take normal turns faster?
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Congrats on your new Lexus...love the white exterior! I really like the front of the new IS series but the rear to me looks a bit off especiialy the tail lights. Either way it is a nice ride, take good care of it.
Maybe we will see you back in a bit with a W204!
Maybe we will see you back in a bit with a W204!
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