Where are all the C-Class coupe guys??
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Here is a list of everything I have had fail.
26k - replaced tires
28k - door speaker grille shatters when seatbelt does not retract all the way and door is closed
29k - sunroof motor broken and wont retract the roof after opened
32k - replaced tires again
36k - steering wheel buttons no longer will light up and one side no longer functions at all, cup holder breaks
38k - replaced tires again, found out car cannot maintain an alignment
45k - front brakes have burned completely through.
46k - o2 sensors fried and must be replaced
54k - passenger side front wheel bearing explodes, sending bearings everywhere!
55k - steering wheel buttons no longer function altogether, rear seats throw SRS faults.
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From: BC, Canada
2003 C230K Coupe Orion Blue
In the last 4 years I've had a whole ton of minor things (ie components that wouldn't leave you stranded) fail, all fixed out of warranty. The car was in the shop maybe 25 times by my estimation. I bought the extended warranty (extra 2 years) out of fear, and didn't even need to use it once. MB made all their money back. 
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you just opened yourself up for a world of hurt my friend
Here is a list of everything I have had fail.
26k - replaced tires
28k - door speaker grille shatters when seatbelt does not retract all the way and door is closed
29k - sunroof motor broken and wont retract the roof after opened
32k - replaced tires again
36k - steering wheel buttons no longer will light up and one side no longer functions at all, cup holder breaks
38k - replaced tires again, found out car cannot maintain an alignment
45k - front brakes have burned completely through.
46k - o2 sensors fried and must be replaced
54k - passenger side front wheel bearing explodes, sending bearings everywhere!
55k - steering wheel buttons no longer function altogether, rear seats throw SRS faults.
Here is a list of everything I have had fail.
26k - replaced tires
28k - door speaker grille shatters when seatbelt does not retract all the way and door is closed
29k - sunroof motor broken and wont retract the roof after opened
32k - replaced tires again
36k - steering wheel buttons no longer will light up and one side no longer functions at all, cup holder breaks
38k - replaced tires again, found out car cannot maintain an alignment
45k - front brakes have burned completely through.
46k - o2 sensors fried and must be replaced
54k - passenger side front wheel bearing explodes, sending bearings everywhere!
55k - steering wheel buttons no longer function altogether, rear seats throw SRS faults.
anyway the bold one is redundant which could be avoided...
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
C230 sport coupe
thanks ED,
great respond, you've said everything that I wanted to say.
thank you
great respond, you've said everything that I wanted to say.
thank you
Yes we do exist. 
There's a small inner circle floating around a secret area of the forum, but you have to be an owner first, then sacrifice a goat as well as a BMW effigy. be sure to bleed the goat into a crystal decanter..
Leave the poor goat alone and put down the knife. We're around, but our numbers are definitely dwindling. They're no longer sold in Canada/USA unfortunately.
I'm not sure why everyone bashes the M271. Maybe it's just from having nothing but domestics for the last 25 years in the family, but it's by FAR the most reliable engine we've ever had. Sure it's a tad underpowered (189hp) for a track day or ripping around in the summer but the fuel efficiency more than makes up for it. I like getting 560-600km a tank, and it's got more than enough juice for daily driving. And if you're slow, you can WOT the car trying to catch up to your 300hp buddies.
As for the shape, if I were to do it again, I'd still take the coupe over the sedan in a second (no offense guys!) You do have to get bi-xenons though; that completely changes the look of the car.
There's a small inner circle floating around a secret area of the forum, but you have to be an owner first, then sacrifice a goat as well as a BMW effigy. be sure to bleed the goat into a crystal decanter..Leave the poor goat alone and put down the knife.
We're around, but our numbers are definitely dwindling. They're no longer sold in Canada/USA unfortunately.I'm not sure why everyone bashes the M271. Maybe it's just from having nothing but domestics for the last 25 years in the family, but it's by FAR the most reliable engine we've ever had. Sure it's a tad underpowered (189hp) for a track day or ripping around in the summer but the fuel efficiency more than makes up for it. I like getting 560-600km a tank, and it's got more than enough juice for daily driving. And if you're slow, you can WOT the car trying to catch up to your 300hp buddies.
As for the shape, if I were to do it again, I'd still take the coupe over the sedan in a second (no offense guys!
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2003 C230 Kompressor Coupe, 2003 E320, 2003 Chevy Corvette Z06
Lets just say its enough to have fun
I plan on just getting an ecu tune and I think ill be more than satisfied
Don't listen to the negativity. . . its an awesome little car
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Well that's mine Coupe .
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From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada, eh!
2003 C230 Sports Coupe, Paprika Metallic Red, Auto, Pano, Leather
Congrats HKirov! Your 2002 Coupe was already very well modded with AMG coupey bumper and BIX. Now, you've finally added the CLC hood, grille, front bumper, headlights, fenders, side mirrors, tailgate, tailights, rear bumper,... did I miss anything??? Likely the exhaust system and probably some internal parts too.
Are you going to paint the blue side panels black to match the CLC parts? Or will you paint the black CLC parts blue to match your original blue coupey?
Can't wait to see your "CLC" on the streets of Toronto! After seeing your "CLC" on the streets of Toronto, I wonder how folks will be running to the local Mercedes-Benz dealerships asking to test drive the new CLC???
Those folks will be telling the Mercedes-Benz salespeople that the CLC is already on the streets here in Canada! 
HKirov,.... you're definately the coupey mod king!
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From: Markham, ON, Canada
C230 Kompressor Coupe
Congrats HKirov! Your 2002 Coupe was already very well modded with AMG coupey bumper and BIX. Now, you've finally added the CLC hood, grille, front bumper, headlights, fenders, side mirrors, tailgate, tailights, rear bumper,... did I miss anything??? Likely the exhaust system and probably some internal parts too.
Are you going to paint the blue side panels black to match the CLC parts? Or will you paint the black CLC parts blue to match your original blue coupey?
Can't wait to see your "CLC" on the streets of Toronto! After seeing your "CLC" on the streets of Toronto, I wonder how folks will be running to the local Mercedes-Benz dealerships asking to test drive the new CLC??? Those folks will be telling the Mercedes-Benz salespeople that the CLC is already on the streets here in Canada!
HKirov,.... you're definately the coupey mod king!
Are you going to paint the blue side panels black to match the CLC parts? Or will you paint the black CLC parts blue to match your original blue coupey?
Can't wait to see your "CLC" on the streets of Toronto! After seeing your "CLC" on the streets of Toronto, I wonder how folks will be running to the local Mercedes-Benz dealerships asking to test drive the new CLC???
Those folks will be telling the Mercedes-Benz salespeople that the CLC is already on the streets here in Canada! HKirov,.... you're definately the coupey mod king!
. Well it took me 2 months to decide on the color and yes it will be blue with black in the middle, will start to paint in two weeks or so .
You should see the guys at the dealership every time i go to buy something from there they go nuts, can you belive that i get a line up infront of the window and all sales and parts reps are looking at my car
) , and at parts department they know me by name even when i call on the phone they are recognizing me, last time one of them jocked that i should get a job there as i am there so often . sure i drive it around TO and oh boy i like when people look at me and when they say nice ride
. King wont say, i am just a MB Coupe Crazy
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