HELP- noob to the benz world
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I want a Kompressor
HELP- noob to the benz world
Wanted to know the PROS & CONS of a 2005 Mercedes Benz C230K @ 50,000
Looking to buy a car for the wife. I'm looking at three kompressors right now cause of the sports part of the car incase I ever have to drive it I don't feel like a SoccerDad...Joking...
Anyways if you guys don't mind chiming in on the car below...thanks again...
2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor 48k
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/ctd/1022891686.html
2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor 50k
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/ctd/1022890689.html
2003 Mercedes C230 Kompressor 45k
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/ctd/1024347256.html
there are more here in Hawaii, yet the ones above are the nicest...
Looking to buy a car for the wife. I'm looking at three kompressors right now cause of the sports part of the car incase I ever have to drive it I don't feel like a SoccerDad...Joking...
Anyways if you guys don't mind chiming in on the car below...thanks again...
2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor 48k
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/ctd/1022891686.html
2005 Mercedes C230 Kompressor 50k
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/ctd/1022890689.html
2003 Mercedes C230 Kompressor 45k
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/ctd/1024347256.html
there are more here in Hawaii, yet the ones above are the nicest...
Last edited by Kingbaby; Feb 7, 2009 at 11:35 PM.
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The biggest con is the M271 engine's leaking cam sensors. Get one that's OK & fit the pigtales if it has not been done & you should be OK. Read the forum. There is a huge amount of info on the 2005.
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2005 C230WZ SS Capri Blue/Ash
I would agree with getting an 05, and forgetting about the 03. The 05's have redesigned interiors and include the ///AMG sport package on the exterior. The 05's also have the newer M271 1.8L Supercharged engine vs the 03's M211 engine. Both engines are fine, but I think the M271 is stronger despite a slight horsepower loss vs the M211.
If you're looking to get away from the soccer dad look, the 05's would fit the bill. Along with the ///AMG exterior package, they are also lowered significantly more than the 03 (check out the pics and you'll notice the 03 looks like it's on stilts, and have a sportier suspension setup.
Speaking of pics, that interior pic for the 03 is wrong. That's not a Mercedes C Class (or any Mercedes) interior.
I'm partial to the 2 05's you linked as they closely match my car
Cintoman
If you're looking to get away from the soccer dad look, the 05's would fit the bill. Along with the ///AMG exterior package, they are also lowered significantly more than the 03 (check out the pics and you'll notice the 03 looks like it's on stilts, and have a sportier suspension setup.
Speaking of pics, that interior pic for the 03 is wrong. That's not a Mercedes C Class (or any Mercedes) interior.
I'm partial to the 2 05's you linked as they closely match my car
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2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe, 2003 E320, 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
Yeah the 03 has a Toyota corolla interior
As stated above look out for leaky cam sensors on the m271 engine (4cyl supercharged) which are a big problem found in these motors, other than that test drive and pick your favorite color
if you are looking for a manual transmission you can look for those too as it was an option for these models
As stated above look out for leaky cam sensors on the m271 engine (4cyl supercharged) which are a big problem found in these motors, other than that test drive and pick your favorite color if you are looking for a manual transmission you can look for those too as it was an option for these models
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2012 S63, 2013 E350 Bluetec
I have an '05 C230 with about 37,000 miles on it -- owned it for just about a year and love it everytime I get behind the wheel. It's still under factory warranty for a few more months, but the dealer has been great about fixing a few small things that have come it.
I would stick with an '05 or '06. A friend bought an '07 and it has some awful grey interior pieces instead of the aluminum. Of course, with the '06 you're looking at a V6 instead of the supercharged 4. Mines getting between 27-33 mpg, which ain't too shabby in my book.
I would stick with an '05 or '06. A friend bought an '07 and it has some awful grey interior pieces instead of the aluminum. Of course, with the '06 you're looking at a V6 instead of the supercharged 4. Mines getting between 27-33 mpg, which ain't too shabby in my book.
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