New to the board.. Ordered C230K Sedan
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So far I'm eally impressed by the new sport sedans from MB. Recently a forum member posted that he got consistent 0-60 runs in 6.9 seconds using a G-tech pro In his 03 C230 sedan 6speed. I don't know if the 02 coupes will do that and they have a little more horsepower and the torque comes sooner. MB is also doing a great job marketing them it seems. I can't think of the last time I saw an aggressive Mercedes commercial. The closest thing to the new sport sedan commercials was the Hippie dude crusing with the sunroof open in his coupe listeing to gheggy-tah...not sure about the spelling on that band. I think they will be a big hit. If they had been out when ordered my coupe I would have definitly gotten one. Not that I don't love my coupe.
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Re: ErickGarci...which dealer in So cal gave you
Originally posted by mbdude
C230K sedan at invoice? Is it a sedan or coupe? Thanks!
C230K sedan at invoice? Is it a sedan or coupe? Thanks!
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Re: Re: ErickGarci...which dealer in So cal gave you
Originally posted by erickgarci
C230K sedan is a sedan. I think any dealer can give you this price. try penske.
C230K sedan is a sedan. I think any dealer can give you this price. try penske.
We just walked away. my bro's friend got a new Golf GTI VR6 instead.
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Originally posted by NWP4LIFE
I've had mine for about 2 weeks now, amd I love it. Don't have enough miles on it yet to try it out all the way
I've had mine for about 2 weeks now, amd I love it. Don't have enough miles on it yet to try it out all the way
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2003 MB C230K Sports Sedan
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Originally posted by FrankW
I don't get it, why sell the 03 M3 for a 03 C230k sedan? shouldn't you switch to a new S4 or the C32.
I don't get it, why sell the 03 M3 for a 03 C230k sedan? shouldn't you switch to a new S4 or the C32.
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c'mon Audidude, just pull the trigger and order the car. . .
you won't regret it.
c'mon Audidude, just pull the trigger and order the car. . .
you won't regret it.
You getting tired of all my **** questions or something? Look-up "obsessive compulsive" in the dictionary, my pic is next to the definition
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You getting tired of all my **** questions or something? Look-up "obsessive compulsive" in the dictionary, my pic is next to the definition
but if you have any BMW questions please ask hehehe -Alex
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No, not getting tired of the questions, just a little surprised.
Most people do the research, get hooked on a choice, and then pull the trigger. (I actually admire your patience before making a decision).
To save you from asking: Mine is now about 5 weeks old, with 3300 miles (yes, I do travel for a living). But, still has the new car smell & all.
Now that its past 1k miles, Ive had a chance to play (by the way, I know there are supposed to be appostrophes, but I cant find the appostrophe on these damn French-Canadian keyboards).
The car is definitely a blast. Overall cornering is probably right on par with BMW, although the car is not as quick or composed in transient response (left-right-left). Brakes are absolutely amazing Taking off-ramps now is a lesson in neck-strengthening. Speed is definitely acceptable, but not to be confused with fast. Quick is a better word.
Right now, with premium at $1.79 per gallon around home, it is definitely nice to be averaging 26-27mpg when in town (and horsing it every so often), and 30+ on the highway.
In short, you wont find any complaints here.
Most people do the research, get hooked on a choice, and then pull the trigger. (I actually admire your patience before making a decision).
To save you from asking: Mine is now about 5 weeks old, with 3300 miles (yes, I do travel for a living). But, still has the new car smell & all.
Now that its past 1k miles, Ive had a chance to play (by the way, I know there are supposed to be appostrophes, but I cant find the appostrophe on these damn French-Canadian keyboards).
The car is definitely a blast. Overall cornering is probably right on par with BMW, although the car is not as quick or composed in transient response (left-right-left). Brakes are absolutely amazing Taking off-ramps now is a lesson in neck-strengthening. Speed is definitely acceptable, but not to be confused with fast. Quick is a better word.
Right now, with premium at $1.79 per gallon around home, it is definitely nice to be averaging 26-27mpg when in town (and horsing it every so often), and 30+ on the highway.
In short, you wont find any complaints here.
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Hi Alevy,
Congratulations on the order, I too have a C230K sedan on order. Mine is scheduled to be built today (3/20) and I hope to have it by the latter part of April. Again like you, I'm currently driving a 3-series (1999 323i). I've enjoyed the BMW, but wanted something a little different this time. Hopefully we've made a good choice!
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'03 C230K sedan blk/charcoal,C1,C2,C3,C4, CD, Auto, Heated seats
Congratulations on the order, I too have a C230K sedan on order. Mine is scheduled to be built today (3/20) and I hope to have it by the latter part of April. Again like you, I'm currently driving a 3-series (1999 323i). I've enjoyed the BMW, but wanted something a little different this time. Hopefully we've made a good choice!
Southernjim
'03 C230K sedan blk/charcoal,C1,C2,C3,C4, CD, Auto, Heated seats
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Originally posted by southernjim
Hi Alevy,
Congratulations on the order, I too have a C230K sedan on order. Mine is scheduled to be built today (3/20) and I hope to have it by the latter part of April. Again like you, I'm currently driving a 3-series (1999 323i). I've enjoyed the BMW, but wanted something a little different this time. Hopefully we've made a good choice!
Southernjim
'03 C230K sedan blk/charcoal,C1,C2,C3,C4, CD, Auto, Heated seats
Hi Alevy,
Congratulations on the order, I too have a C230K sedan on order. Mine is scheduled to be built today (3/20) and I hope to have it by the latter part of April. Again like you, I'm currently driving a 3-series (1999 323i). I've enjoyed the BMW, but wanted something a little different this time. Hopefully we've made a good choice!
Southernjim
'03 C230K sedan blk/charcoal,C1,C2,C3,C4, CD, Auto, Heated seats
Didnt want to load it up..
-Alex
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hmmmmm...
Alex writes:
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3/19/03 =
"Here is how i optioned it
6 Speed
Brilliant Silver
Nav w/ CD Collection
Charcoal Leather Inserts
C2 Package (Sunroof / Rainsensor / etc...)
C3 Package (Just for the folding rear seats. I Dont Ski )
CD Changer
Did not get the Xenons.. had them on my last 2 cars.. they are nice but seem like a fad to me now..."
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3/20/03 =
"I ordered Brillian Silver w/ 6sp.. C2 C4 NAV Xenons and a CD Changer..
Didnt want to load it up..."
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Must have changed your order 'eh Alex?
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3/19/03 =
"Here is how i optioned it
6 Speed
Brilliant Silver
Nav w/ CD Collection
Charcoal Leather Inserts
C2 Package (Sunroof / Rainsensor / etc...)
C3 Package (Just for the folding rear seats. I Dont Ski )
CD Changer
Did not get the Xenons.. had them on my last 2 cars.. they are nice but seem like a fad to me now..."
________________________________________
3/20/03 =
"I ordered Brillian Silver w/ 6sp.. C2 C4 NAV Xenons and a CD Changer..
Didnt want to load it up..."
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Must have changed your order 'eh Alex?
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Re: hmmmmm...
Originally posted by M-B-Michael
Alex writes:
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3/19/03 =
"Here is how i optioned it
6 Speed
Brilliant Silver
Nav w/ CD Collection
Charcoal Leather Inserts
C2 Package (Sunroof / Rainsensor / etc...)
C3 Package (Just for the folding rear seats. I Dont Ski )
CD Changer
Did not get the Xenons.. had them on my last 2 cars.. they are nice but seem like a fad to me now..."
________________________________________
3/20/03 =
"I ordered Brillian Silver w/ 6sp.. C2 C4 NAV Xenons and a CD Changer..
Didnt want to load it up..."
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Must have changed your order 'eh Alex?
Alex writes:
-----------------------------------------
3/19/03 =
"Here is how i optioned it
6 Speed
Brilliant Silver
Nav w/ CD Collection
Charcoal Leather Inserts
C2 Package (Sunroof / Rainsensor / etc...)
C3 Package (Just for the folding rear seats. I Dont Ski )
CD Changer
Did not get the Xenons.. had them on my last 2 cars.. they are nice but seem like a fad to me now..."
________________________________________
3/20/03 =
"I ordered Brillian Silver w/ 6sp.. C2 C4 NAV Xenons and a CD Changer..
Didnt want to load it up..."
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Must have changed your order 'eh Alex?
someone told me i would miss them and i guess they were right hehehe-Alex
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Re: Re: hmmmmm...
Originally posted by alevy
Yup called and added them in someone told me i would miss them and i guess they were right hehehe
-Alex
Yup called and added them in
someone told me i would miss them and i guess they were right hehehe-Alex
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Re: Re: Re: hmmmmm...
Originally posted by mctwin2kman
They are sweet. And for $750 they are a deal. It was a must for me. I got the Coupe, but I did test drive the sedan with a 6-speed. That is the only short-throw six speed they had. It was great and if I wanted a four door I would have got one myself. Of course some day I may get an M3 or a C32, so I have to ask. How was the M3? I know your new MB will not be as fast, but I am sure you will love it. It is not like we are in Germany and can go as fast as we want.
They are sweet. And for $750 they are a deal. It was a must for me. I got the Coupe, but I did test drive the sedan with a 6-speed. That is the only short-throw six speed they had. It was great and if I wanted a four door I would have got one myself. Of course some day I may get an M3 or a C32, so I have to ask. How was the M3? I know your new MB will not be as fast, but I am sure you will love it. It is not like we are in Germany and can go as fast as we want.
-Alex
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for all you guys who ordered a c230 sedan, did you guys also test drive the c240?? i have never had a car thats less then 6cyl my whole life and i just want to know how does the 1.8 feel......i tried to take one for a test drive but my dealership was out of c230 sedans....
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I did not test drive the C240, I was only interested in the Sport Sedan (which is not offered with the 240). On paper, it looks as if the supercharged four will run circles around the 240 as far as performance goes (189hp, 192 lb-ft torque on the 230K versus 168 hp, 177 lb-ft torque on the 240) I did drive the C320 and C230K back to back. I, personally, could not justify the almost $6000 difference between the two. I was hesitant on the four cylinder engine also until I drove it. I'm coming from a six cylinder BMW (323i) and did not feel I was losing any performance. For me, I felt I would be happier with a loaded up 230K rather than a "base" 320. Also, with gas prices going up, the more miles I can squeeze from every gallon is a bonus.
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Originally posted by caraudio_nutt
for all you guys who ordered a c230 sedan, did you guys also test drive the c240??
for all you guys who ordered a c230 sedan, did you guys also test drive the c240??
Find a dealership with them, take it for a ride and let's hear your thoughts....
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You're almost certain to enjoy the c230 you ordered.
My wife and I got a c230 sedan about 2 weeks ago. It's an automatic with a charcoal leather interior, a sunroof, heated seats, rain-sensing wipers, and a CD changer. We've done a couple 3.5-hour trips, along with the usual in-town driving.
There's easily enough power to get up to speed for the highway, and the car rides very well at 80+ mph.
We've run into only a couple things, both minor:
When accelerating, the automatic transmission seems to either have us crawl along or else it drops out of gear, revs the engine for a few seconds, and then shoots us forward. We're slowly learning how to deal with this. A manual transmission should be fine anyway, though.
Lumbar support could be improved on the stock seats; we'll probably get a couple small pillows for our next trip. Support for the sides and upper back feels great.
This car feels very solid, comfortable and even relaxing. I completely enjoy driving it, and -- like an earlier poster -- find excuses to take it out. It has such a nice feel to it that I always want to get back in and drive around some more.
My wife and I got a c230 sedan about 2 weeks ago. It's an automatic with a charcoal leather interior, a sunroof, heated seats, rain-sensing wipers, and a CD changer. We've done a couple 3.5-hour trips, along with the usual in-town driving.
There's easily enough power to get up to speed for the highway, and the car rides very well at 80+ mph.
We've run into only a couple things, both minor:
When accelerating, the automatic transmission seems to either have us crawl along or else it drops out of gear, revs the engine for a few seconds, and then shoots us forward. We're slowly learning how to deal with this. A manual transmission should be fine anyway, though.
Lumbar support could be improved on the stock seats; we'll probably get a couple small pillows for our next trip. Support for the sides and upper back feels great.
This car feels very solid, comfortable and even relaxing. I completely enjoy driving it, and -- like an earlier poster -- find excuses to take it out. It has such a nice feel to it that I always want to get back in and drive around some more.
