c230 Sport coupe - CHICK CAR?
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c230 Sport coupe - CHICK CAR?
Hello,
I recently bought a 2003 c230 sport coupe (2 door) in magma red. I am a 21 year old straight male and I have suddenly become very concerned that my vehicle is a complete and utter chick car. I (and hopefully all other male c230 coupe owners on this forum) won't stand for this.
Websites like the one below aren't making me feel any better:
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/cars_150/183_car_list.html
Is this true/not true your opinion?
I will admit, certain colors wil be worse. Since my color is basically a ferrari red, I think it looks pretty darn good. Ultimately, despite one expensive repair (transmission leak) I REALLY like the car. Good gas mileage. I am getting around 9.5L/100km.
Dan
I recently bought a 2003 c230 sport coupe (2 door) in magma red. I am a 21 year old straight male and I have suddenly become very concerned that my vehicle is a complete and utter chick car. I (and hopefully all other male c230 coupe owners on this forum) won't stand for this.
Websites like the one below aren't making me feel any better:
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/cars_150/183_car_list.html
Is this true/not true your opinion?
I will admit, certain colors wil be worse. Since my color is basically a ferrari red, I think it looks pretty darn good. Ultimately, despite one expensive repair (transmission leak) I REALLY like the car. Good gas mileage. I am getting around 9.5L/100km.
Dan
Last edited by DanC230K; Feb 9, 2010 at 08:07 PM. Reason: Mistake
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Well, I don't have anything nice to say so I'll shut up and..... 
I'm just giving you my honest opinion since you asked. Please don't bash me over it
I'm just giving you my honest opinion since you asked. Please don't bash me over it
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Hello,
I recently bought a 2003 c230 sport coupe (2 door) in magma red. I am a 21 year old straight male and I have suddenly become very concerned that my vehicle is a complete and utter chick car. I (and hopefully all other male c230 coupe owners on this forum) won't stand for this.
Websites like the one below aren't making me feel any better:
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/cars_150/183_car_list.html
Is this true/not true your opinion?
I will admit, certain colors wil be worse. Since my color is basically a ferrari red, I think it looks pretty darn good. Ultimately, despite one expensive repair (transmission leak) I REALLY like the car. Good gas mileage. I am getting around 9.5L/100km.
Dan
I recently bought a 2003 c230 sport coupe (2 door) in magma red. I am a 21 year old straight male and I have suddenly become very concerned that my vehicle is a complete and utter chick car. I (and hopefully all other male c230 coupe owners on this forum) won't stand for this.
Websites like the one below aren't making me feel any better:
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/cars_150/183_car_list.html
Is this true/not true your opinion?
I will admit, certain colors wil be worse. Since my color is basically a ferrari red, I think it looks pretty darn good. Ultimately, despite one expensive repair (transmission leak) I REALLY like the car. Good gas mileage. I am getting around 9.5L/100km.
Dan
Browse the forum a little and you will find some examples. Start with the picture thread.
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In case you are not one, please do not overlook the word "tasteful"
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To be honest I think they look tacky / ricey more often than not.
BUT, having said that, I have seen some VERY nicely modded cars around here. I think there are some very nice TASTEFUL mods that can be done to make the coupe look a lot better, but personally it's very very hard for me to like the look of the W203 coupe in general.
You will notice that all the coupe owners are about to bash me....
It's nothing personal guys, just my own taste which may or may not suck!
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I hope you're kidding. How about you suck it up and drive it for a while? It probably takes more of a man to drive a chick car confidently, anyway. Who the hell cares what others think? You'll probably see a hater and never see him again.
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Now I think you are trolling.
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I SHOULD take your advice. You might have just single-handedly saved my day.
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You lost me. When a manufacturer, even MB, builds a car like the C230, do they put in the best engine, the best leather, the best stereo, etc? No of course not, it would drive the price above the market they intended for the vehicle. Some people actually want to make there cars better than stock. Just my opinion, I think the MB's come pretty great stock, but there is always room for improvement.
And no, your car is not a chick car, IMHO.
And no, your car is not a chick car, IMHO.
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Thank you. Never say never? Applies here. You are right in that regard. Now all I have gone and done is **** everyone off! SOME mods I am OK with, let's put it that way.
My apologies to XsuperbeeX and kickR.
For the rocord, the only thing my car doesn't have is power seats. In fairness, that would have raised the proce considerably from base of course.
My apologies to XsuperbeeX and kickR.
For the rocord, the only thing my car doesn't have is power seats. In fairness, that would have raised the proce considerably from base of course.
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Thank you. Never say never? Applies here. You are right in that regard. Now all I have gone and done is **** everyone off! SOME mods I am OK with, let's put it that way.
My apologies to XsuperbeeX and kickR.
For the rocord, the only thing my car doesn't have is power seats. In fairness, that would have raised the proce considerably from base of course.
My apologies to XsuperbeeX and kickR.
For the rocord, the only thing my car doesn't have is power seats. In fairness, that would have raised the proce considerably from base of course.
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Hello,
I recently bought a 2003 c230 sport coupe (2 door) in magma red. I am a 21 year old straight male and I have suddenly become very concerned that my vehicle is a complete and utter chick car. I (and hopefully all other male c230 coupe owners on this forum) won't stand for this.
Websites like the one below aren't making me feel any better:
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/cars_150/183_car_list.html
Is this true/not true your opinion?
I will admit, certain colors wil be worse. Since my color is basically a ferrari red, I think it looks pretty darn good. Ultimately, despite one expensive repair (transmission leak) I REALLY like the car. Good gas mileage. I am getting around 9.5L/100km.
Dan
I recently bought a 2003 c230 sport coupe (2 door) in magma red. I am a 21 year old straight male and I have suddenly become very concerned that my vehicle is a complete and utter chick car. I (and hopefully all other male c230 coupe owners on this forum) won't stand for this.
Websites like the one below aren't making me feel any better:
http://ca.askmen.com/top_10/cars_150/183_car_list.html
Is this true/not true your opinion?
I will admit, certain colors wil be worse. Since my color is basically a ferrari red, I think it looks pretty darn good. Ultimately, despite one expensive repair (transmission leak) I REALLY like the car. Good gas mileage. I am getting around 9.5L/100km.
Dan
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Off topic, yes, but interesting.
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Your car looks good, especially in that color. I think it would look great with a drop. Perhaps some Tein S-Techs I have for sale???
Seriously though, the coupe is not a chick car.
Seriously though, the coupe is not a chick car.
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Just out of curiousity, what do these upgrades do?
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Thanks. Its actually not as light as it appears in that heavily distorted picture - I'm working on a new signature pic as we speak...
Anyway, depending on what upgrades you decide on, the coupe can be totally transformed. I good set of springs, dampers, and swaybars can make your coupe out-corner most cars on the road. A pulley upgrade will give you about 30 bhp, and the list goes on...
Anyway, depending on what upgrades you decide on, the coupe can be totally transformed. I good set of springs, dampers, and swaybars can make your coupe out-corner most cars on the road. A pulley upgrade will give you about 30 bhp, and the list goes on...
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Thanks. Its actually not as light as it appears in that heavily distorted picture - I'm working on a new signature pic as we speak...
Anyway, depending on what upgrades you decide on, the coupe can be totally transformed. I good set of springs, dampers, and swaybars can make your coupe out-corner most cars on the road. A pulley upgrade will give you about 30 bhp, and the list goes on...
Anyway, depending on what upgrades you decide on, the coupe can be totally transformed. I good set of springs, dampers, and swaybars can make your coupe out-corner most cars on the road. A pulley upgrade will give you about 30 bhp, and the list goes on...
Way off topic again.
