I'm looking for 5 good reasons why I should get a MB C230K. I've been looking, but I need you guys to really convince me. Thanks...

West McLaren Mercedes / MP4-17

 

- Panorama roof
- safety features
- Hot colours (Designo order if you have the $$)
- rare
- turns heads
- it's a Mercedes!

 

my five reasons:

1. panoramic moonroof
2. c7 package - great looking wheels for cheap
3. a little more than some comparable cars - RSX, CL - w/ more safety features
4. its a fun car to have
5. never had a merc before

 

+Panorama roof
+Solid chassis feel (ride&handling)
+Safety
+Unique style (and can be made VERY nice w/some AMG wheels and body kit)
+6-speed
+alot of features for the money ($29,000 buys you full leather, panorama roof, Bose sound, pwr. seats w/memory, CD changer, plus all the standard stuff)
+Its a Mercedes!
-needs a few more horses (AMG exhaust will fix that without voiding the warranty)

 

The 5 most important reasons are the 5 YOU like. What we liked about it:
+The style--a definate head turner, but still suitable for a middle aged school-teacher/business consultant couple. Stylish but not oozing testosterone or mid-life crisis.
+Awesome panorama roof. Wonderful inside and out.Makes it fun to sit in the back and enjoy the view. (anyone sat back there on a starry night on a dark road?)
+Safety. Mercedes does not make safety an option, all the safety features available are built right in.
+Handling--but hey, what do I know about that, I was driving a minivan.
+Price point. This car was actually less $ than my 1985 bottom of the line diesel wagon (which listed for 36k back then). 29k for auto, full leather, cd, metallic, panorama roof...a great deal.
+It is a Mercedes. Something funny about the Mercedes line. It is hard for most people to distinguish the different models unless you are very knowledgeable about the line. So, to most people, all they know is that you are driving a fine car.
+It is a Mercedes. Good resale & reliability (at least in the past).
+A fun car for "early adopters" (folks who like new things). And I expect it to be more reliable than my 1972 Mazda RX-3, which went thru 3 engines in 120k miles.
+You can equip it to be fashionable in LA or keep it stock for more conservative areas.
+And don't forget it is a hatchback--it's always nice to have that room.

 

1. After a long day at the office, its John Deere idle will take you back to a simpler, more agrarian time.

2. You can Scotchgard the seats!

3. You can confuse your friends by constantly referring to your Hatchback as a "Coupe." (Or, you can go Euro on them and call it a "Coup-eeh").

4. Can tell everyone with a straight face that you "drive a Benz."

5. VW Corrado looks without the stigma of a low price.

 

"DRIVE IT" AND YOU WILL NOT NEED 5 REASON.
TOM

 

SoCal, the Coupe folks don't need me to defend them, but as one sedan owner to another, I think your constant barbs about the Coupe are not helpful in promoting solidarity and comraderie among all of us C-Class owners here.

Afterall, a Nissan 240/260/280Z, 300ZX, Mazda RX7, Porsche 924/968, Porsche 928, Corvette, Toyota Supra, etc. are all COUPES beyond doubt... and they are also all HATCHBACKS.

Alot of the systems in the Sedan and Coupe are similar, if not identical. If you insist on bashing the Coupe, in a sense you are also bashing your own ride.

I'm not looking to start a war. As far as I'm concerned, I'm just politely asking for some moderation.

 

what mb-bob said.

and that should be coop-ay.

 

As long as he can take it:

1. You can say, "Yes, it's a V6" with a straight face.

2. It's only $2500 more per door, if you really break it down.

3. You can call out to Prizm owners as they pass: "It's really a Benz!"

4. The 6-speed really does put it on the verge of "zippy".

5. Other Benz owners will now view it as the second-worst model now. Congrats!

At least he didn't get personal. A little ribbing isn't such a bad thing.

 

It has a 3 pointed star in the grille.
Need we say more?

Bon Chance Avec Votre Decision!

Good Luck,wrabs.

 

heh, i don't believe he can. and he's probably being serious - that is, he seems to be very bitter. why? i can't see his post so i don't know what he wrote but i guess i didn't miss much.

 

Hehe... that was good tommy! Its nice to know that you're always outgunned by a 4 year old Hyundai Sonata while driving a 240. I wont cheap shot the 240 anymore, as I sat in one yesterday and found it to be VERY nice... just needs a few more horses. Anyway maybe I like being taken back to a simpler, more agrarian time...

Andrew

 

Drive it and you'll be able to make you're own list- if not than look elsewhere- but the choice was easy for me. Rear drive is hard to come by in compacts these days- big +!

C230/6speed/orion/C7/changer - Just born! on its way over!
91 mr2 turbo - Not going anywhere for awhile.

 

This car is unique, fun to drive and reasonably priced.

 

Ok... david letterman style...

5. Engineered and built by the same guys who brought you WWII.
4. Qualifies as a true Sports Car (rear-wheel drive, supercharged engine, 6-speed manual, sports suspension, etc.)
3. It's more practical than a typical sports car (seats 4, hatchback)
2. Panoramic sunroof looks cool when viewed from a highrise.
1. It beats your previous ride, a Neon with three-star emblem taped on.