Got a 2003 C230K as a loaner
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Got a 2003 C230K as a loaner
I got a 2003 silver c230k with panorama roof, leather, automatic, rain sensor and a cd changer... no c7 and no bose, although seriously bose and stock setup don't sound all that different....
The interior seemed to be missing a couple of features from what the 2002's had... that blue dial is gone... Different computer displays, different climate control buttons and the tunnel mode closed not only windows but the sunroof as well, unlike 2002's which only close the windows...... also, got a seatbelt extender, pretty useful but seems cluttery.... these little things seem a bit frivolous compared to the engine....
1.8L vs 2.3L... hmmm.... i could definitely tell that the 2002 is a lot louder and seemingly has better acceleration when pushed hard....
Low end - no problem there, the 2003 also had instantaneous power but the 1.8L engine was smoother....
high end - when pushed hard the 2002 seems to have a stronger acceleration than the 2003 which leaves you wanting more.... Also, have the gearings been changed???... the 2003 seemed to change gears more frequently than my 2002....
All and all really no BIG difference between the 2002's and 2003's.... MB change little things here and there
Picture of the loaner
The interior seemed to be missing a couple of features from what the 2002's had... that blue dial is gone... Different computer displays, different climate control buttons and the tunnel mode closed not only windows but the sunroof as well, unlike 2002's which only close the windows...... also, got a seatbelt extender, pretty useful but seems cluttery.... these little things seem a bit frivolous compared to the engine....
1.8L vs 2.3L... hmmm.... i could definitely tell that the 2002 is a lot louder and seemingly has better acceleration when pushed hard....
Low end - no problem there, the 2003 also had instantaneous power but the 1.8L engine was smoother....
high end - when pushed hard the 2002 seems to have a stronger acceleration than the 2003 which leaves you wanting more.... Also, have the gearings been changed???... the 2003 seemed to change gears more frequently than my 2002....
All and all really no BIG difference between the 2002's and 2003's.... MB change little things here and there
Picture of the loaner
Last edited by Tai230K; Mar 13, 2003 at 04:30 PM.
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I agree on the engine noise. My freind has same car as your loaner except his is a 2002 6speed without C7. Engine wise the 2.3 is much louder, and I did not like that. Also the shifting was so damn long compared to the non C7.
Now go do some donuts in the loaner
You know you want to
Now go do some donuts in the loaner
You know you want to
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Re: Got a 2003 C230K as a loaner
Originally posted by altai1083
Different computer displays
Different computer displays
Also, have the gearings been changed???... the 2003 seemed to change gears more frequently than my 2002....
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Re: Re: Got a 2003 C230K as a loaner
Originally posted by Matt230K
Can you expand on this? What do you notice that is different? I haven't noticed a thing between the two years.
Can you expand on this? What do you notice that is different? I haven't noticed a thing between the two years.
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Re: Re: Re: Got a 2003 C230K as a loaner
Originally posted by altai1083
When flipping through the computer thing... there's less (options)flipping around as opposed to the 2002's.... i'm too lazy right now to take pics... maybe later
When flipping through the computer thing... there's less (options)flipping around as opposed to the 2002's.... i'm too lazy right now to take pics... maybe later
I just don't think there is anything different between the two. It might have something to do with options.
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On the 2003 loaner i got, the instrment cluster LCD was yellow rather than the orangy amber color I have in my car, and the shifter position for the auto was moved down some on the display. The steering wheel always got in teh way.
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Originally posted by Mercedes
Now go do some donuts in the loaner
You know you want to
Now go do some donuts in the loaner
You know you want to
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Originally posted by x15jq
On the 2003 loaner i got, the instrment cluster LCD was yellow rather than the orangy amber color I have in my car, and the shifter position for the auto was moved down some on the display. The steering wheel always got in teh way.
On the 2003 loaner i got, the instrment cluster LCD was yellow rather than the orangy amber color I have in my car, and the shifter position for the auto was moved down some on the display. The steering wheel always got in teh way.
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Originally posted by x15jq
On the 2003 loaner i got, the instrment cluster LCD was yellow rather than the orangy amber color I have in my car, and the shifter position for the auto was moved down some on the display. The steering wheel always got in teh way.
On the 2003 loaner i got, the instrment cluster LCD was yellow rather than the orangy amber color I have in my car, and the shifter position for the auto was moved down some on the display. The steering wheel always got in teh way.
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I just got back my 2002 black C-coupe.... worlds difference... probably because mines already broken in while the 2003 loaner had only 1000 miles on it.... well i'm just happy they fixed almost everything... still waiting for steering wheel button parts.....
