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From: Central NJ
C230K Coupe/Orion/C4/C5/CD/AMG Spoiler/V60/TeleAid, 2 MGB's
Loaner
I brought my car in for service today. The loaner they presented me with is a 2003 C240 auto, C1, C2, C4(old style) with 'premium sound' (not Bose?), leather and 1073 miles. A few observations:
1) I don't know why you guys all whine about a lack of power. It's not overwhelming, but it still runs smoothly and pulls well up to it's limitations.
(this is not a race car...this is not a race car...this is not a race car)
2) The leather in my coupe is nicer. This is a 2003 sedan and unlike my coupe, the leather is perforated all the way to the top of the seat. Bolsters are flatter and the seats dont feel as firm.
3) The sound system (only tried FM) isn't terrible, but my coupe has more punch in the lows and better definition in the high end.
Finally...the rear seat headrest switch isn't working, but hey...it's a loaner. I'll let them know when I bring it back.
1) I don't know why you guys all whine about a lack of power. It's not overwhelming, but it still runs smoothly and pulls well up to it's limitations.
(this is not a race car...this is not a race car...this is not a race car)
2) The leather in my coupe is nicer. This is a 2003 sedan and unlike my coupe, the leather is perforated all the way to the top of the seat. Bolsters are flatter and the seats dont feel as firm.
3) The sound system (only tried FM) isn't terrible, but my coupe has more punch in the lows and better definition in the high end.
Finally...the rear seat headrest switch isn't working, but hey...it's a loaner. I'll let them know when I bring it back.
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'05 c240 4matic wagon
Re: Loaner
Originally posted by Rick
I brought my car in for service today. The loaner they presented me with is a 2003 C240 auto, C1, C2, C4(old style) with 'premium sound' (not Bose?), leather and 1073 miles. ...
I brought my car in for service today. The loaner they presented me with is a 2003 C240 auto, C1, C2, C4(old style) with 'premium sound' (not Bose?), leather and 1073 miles. ...
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Re: Loaner
Finally...the rear seat headrest switch isn't working, but hey...it's a loaner. I'll let them know when I bring it back.
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'06 Lexus GS300 RWD, '07 Camry SE V6 auto, '91 190E 2.6 auto
Did you start the engine when you tried it though? It uses some sort of vacuum system and hence it won't work unless the engine is running.
The ONLY "problem" I have with the power from my C240/auto is from a dead stop to about 20 MPH. I think that if the car didn't have a computer controlling acceleration and shifting, in other words a direct connection between the throttle pedal and injection system, the car would be faster from a dead stop. I think MB has designed it so as to not stress the engine or transmission from lead-footers so as to prolong the life of the components.
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From: Gaithersburg, MD
2002 C240 6-spd (ret)
Originally posted by Jim Banville
Damn! You beat me to it
The ONLY "problem" I have with the power from my C240/auto is from a dead stop to about 20 MPH. I think that if the car didn't have a computer controlling acceleration and shifting, in other words a direct connection between the throttle pedal and injection system, the car would be faster from a dead stop. I think MB has designed it so as to not stress the engine or transmission from lead-footers so as to prolong the life of the components.
Damn! You beat me to it
The ONLY "problem" I have with the power from my C240/auto is from a dead stop to about 20 MPH. I think that if the car didn't have a computer controlling acceleration and shifting, in other words a direct connection between the throttle pedal and injection system, the car would be faster from a dead stop. I think MB has designed it so as to not stress the engine or transmission from lead-footers so as to prolong the life of the components.
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From: Central NJ
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I reported the problem with the rear seat headrests...they knew about it. Apparently someone had been playing with the switch and broke it.
Did they change 'alabaster' or add a new 'white' for 2003? This loaner looked brighter than the coupe I parked it next to.
Did they change 'alabaster' or add a new 'white' for 2003? This loaner looked brighter than the coupe I parked it next to.
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From: Ohio
2010 C300 4matic
Originally posted by Rick
Did they change 'alabaster' or add a new 'white' for 2003? This loaner looked brighter than the coupe I parked it next to.
Did they change 'alabaster' or add a new 'white' for 2003? This loaner looked brighter than the coupe I parked it next to.
