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.

 

Get the 05+ for the updated interior and AMG body kit. Mine is sold now, but I never had any engine problems with my 05 C230.

 

For a C230 definitely go with 2005. Great performance, gas mileage and looks good with the AMG kit. If you need more power, go for the C350 SS or even a C55!

 

I say get an 03-05 c230. The v6's on the 06-07 might be too similar to your c300. That way, you can use the w203 as an efficient beater. That's what I may be doing with my '03 coupe if/when I get a g8.

 

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

 

'05.....and MT if you can find one

 

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!

 

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?

 

How much is it listed at...and yes the 05 is pretty reliable.

 

I bought mine with 48,000
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

 

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.

 

Cool. You're quite happy with this car? You continue to enjoy it?

 

05 c230. i love it. if u have extra cash. try to get the extended warranty. gas mileage is great. its everything of the 06 and o7 but the engine.

 

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.

 

Oh, I had one more question.

Can a 2005's CD player play Mp3 files from the CD?

 

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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.

 

Unfortunately it cant play mp3 files. i think only the 07 has that function.

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~

 

Unfortunately it cant play mp3 files. i think only the 07 has that function.

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~

 

Yeah, I would definitely recommend getting the EX-warranty as these cars can be expensive to fix.

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.

 

Thats a bummer about the MP3 files.

The 2005 I should be able to add the AUX input to though yes? I'll have to read-up on the AUX thread.

 

Yes you can.

 

05 is the way to go. supercharger ftw. but hey, im bias.

btw, if navigation is included, the AUX is already installed to work instantly.

 

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...

 

Ya I'm really happy. I wasn't even looking at C classes, and I got 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