How many problems with your C? What kind? Reliability? Which Years?
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Thanks. I can't wait until the day I have the W203. It's funny because it was the car I dreamed of for so long, and then I got the W204. Now I know I'll feel good, when I have both. ha-ha.
I think all of your W203s look fantastic. I love the picture thread.
I think all of your W203s look fantastic. I love the picture thread.
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I wanted the 05 c230 sedan but did not go that way i have a 06c230 6MT and i love it, i whent with the 06 since it still has warrenty from MB. warrenty was more important for me. happy with the buy Good Luck
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Mine is an 05 c230k ss and i love it! It's an I4 with the supercharger, but it feels and drives like a 6 banger and is quick even at stock!
Best car i've owned so far!
Best car i've owned so far!
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Ok, I've found a 2005 C230 Sport. Really clean looking. About 45,000 miles. Would that many miles scare you away?
I'd probably put about 6,000-7,500 a year on it myself.
This Kompressor engine is reliable?
I'd probably put about 6,000-7,500 a year on it myself.
This Kompressor engine is reliable?
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Ok, I've found a 2005 C230 Sport. Really clean looking. About 45,000 miles. Would that many miles scare you away?
I'd probably put about 6,000-7,500 a year on it myself.
This Kompressor engine is reliable?
I'd probably put about 6,000-7,500 a year on it myself.
This Kompressor engine is reliable?
I now have 54,000
I had a problem with like the piston seal er sumtin.....it was covered under warranty
how much? I paid like 18
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Cool. It's priced high now just cause thats how they do it. I think the 18 like you mention or less is what I would target.
It does have factory bi xenon which is nice. I think it would have a 1 year warranty from MB, and I could add to it if I want.
It does have factory bi xenon which is nice. I think it would have a 1 year warranty from MB, and I could add to it if I want.
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Yeah, I'll really try to get the extended warranty, since it only has 600 miles left on the factory one, and then the 12 month preowned one will kick in, but I obviously would want more warranty than that.
49,300 miles I think. They have it listed at like $20,500 right now. I wonder what would be a happy place to end up on it, price?
It has sunroof package and lightning package.
49,300 miles I think. They have it listed at like $20,500 right now. I wonder what would be a happy place to end up on it, price?
It has sunroof package and lightning package.
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maybe its just me but i try to buy the newest car i can afford. seems like people are in love with their 05's and thats cool too. so far i love my car though, i wouldnt have gotten anything else.
i wouldn't be scared by 50k miles on an 05, daily drivers that are on the highway a lot can be some of the best cars to own, especially if the owner takes good care of it. cars that have really low miles or have sat for a while scare me, that's when problems come up. have it checked by a good mechanic, that's your best bet.
i wouldn't be scared by 50k miles on an 05, daily drivers that are on the highway a lot can be some of the best cars to own, especially if the owner takes good care of it. cars that have really low miles or have sat for a while scare me, that's when problems come up. have it checked by a good mechanic, that's your best bet.
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good choice get the 05 sport sedan kompressor engine! great mileage and performance. good for a daily driver i'm averaging around 27mpg city driving. its nice~
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good choice get the 05 sport sedan kompressor engine! great mileage and performance. good for a daily driving i'm averaging around 27mpg city driving. its nice~
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Yeah, I'll really try to get the extended warranty, since it only has 600 miles left on the factory one, and then the 12 month preowned one will kick in, but I obviously would want more warranty than that.
49,300 miles I think. They have it listed at like $20,500 right now. I wonder what would be a happy place to end up on it, price?
It has sunroof package and lightning package.
49,300 miles I think. They have it listed at like $20,500 right now. I wonder what would be a happy place to end up on it, price?
It has sunroof package and lightning package.
I bought mine with 37k miles at $21k + warranty came to something like $24.5k and that was back in july. I'm already at 42k miles and thankfully i haven't had any problems yet (knock on wood).
What options does it have?
Apparently they come with certain packages like the C1-C6 ones. I couldn't find a list of the packages and what is contained in them, but Ryanr317's signature has them listed as part of his setup. Maybe he or someone else can explain better what is in each package.
I'm actually curious about this as i couldn't find it by STFF'ing or googling.
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The 2005 I should be able to add the AUX input to though yes? I'll have to read-up on the AUX thread.
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I just re-read this thread and have one question: Why would you want two compact sedans? I mean I've driven a W204 C300 and agree with most that it just doesn't compare to the W203 C230K. This makes me ask, why not just trade the W204 for the W203 and spend the extra cash on getting a sports car or something? Call me crazy but I'd rather have a two completely different cars than two that are considerably similar. Whatever floats your boat dude, but IMO... You = 
Don't take that personally...
Don't take that personally...
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Cool. You're quite happy with this car? You continue to enjoy it?
And ya I continue to enjoy it....even more so with mods lol
Also, get the extended warranty (you will probably be thankful you did, I know I am)
Get OEM Bi-Xi if you can too....that s**t is sickk
