MBfinatic

Ok everyone I come to you with a serious question. I know someone selling a 2007 mercedes C350 6 speed manual transmission. Black on black with about 43k. 1 owner and clean history. What do you think its worth? Im not asking for book value...

Thanks in advance

SoCal208

Most of the C class (W204 are automatic, 7 speeds). Very few are 6 speed manual (I used love to drive manual shift cars, but with age & my knee join problems affect the driving joy of manual transmission, I never look back to manual transmission !!!!). MB stop import the manual transmission to the USA a couple years ago ? (start 2010 if my memory serve me right ?), that why the 6 speed manual is for the die-hard (manual shifting is very few !!!!), the resale value of the 6 speed manuals (almost NON existant for MB brand) is VERY LOW. My guest is W204 with 6 speeh manual, is in the LOW 20's (not even match the LOW 20's of the 7 speed auto !!!!! (with the same mileage). That's my opninion !!!

MBfinatic

Its a 2007 (W203)...

ambit

My 6speed coupe took forever to sell. Ended up taking $2k less than I wanted just to get rid of it.

MBfinatic

Well the guy that owns this car wants about 20k....

OneOfaKindTrini

18k or less. don't pay a premium because of a manual, its still a w203 C-Class.

MBfinatic

Exactly good point. He said he is one of two c350 manuals on the east coast. I already know thats not true..

MBfinatic

He is down to 18k and said he is staying at it.. I dont know if my amg will even sell for that much..

CanadianSteel

18k is a fair price IMO. Not great but fair

MBfinatic

Thank you for the info. Now this would be a sweet car to build, but my next question is if you got the car to make a lot more power would the transmission be able to hold it? I cant find any aftermarket clutch or flywheel and I dont think companies make custom products..

CanadianSteel

The market is not great for W203 mods. But i'm sure others will be more helpful then i. I have to ask, why sell an AMG to buy a C class to start heaving moding for power?
As an off topic opinion, some say that MB gear box/clutch are not that great (rubber feel ect) but i have had mine awhile now and the clutch feel is among the best I've driven.

MBfinatic

Well I heard of a C350 6 speed manual that was a twin turbo setup. To have a W203 c class that is MANUAL and also is a V6 Bi-turbo would deffinitely be a amazing car. But if you cant have the transmission hold the power that will deff be a BIG problem..

johnand

2007 C350 with manual is a very rare animal. If you get an enthusiast looking for that car, you can expect a premium. Just have to find the right buyer.

LILBENZ230

Agreed with John. It's a fair price at $18,000 and probably as rare as the C55. The manual transmission is not equipped to handle huge power, though, so that's a consideration.

MBfinatic

Im pretty sure they made more C55 AMG's than they did the C350 manual. Yeah well I was interested until I realized the transmission is going to be the biggest problem building it.. No point of giving that car and extra 250+hp if its just going to slip..

MBfinatic

Im remember Karo posting some info on the C350 6 speed transmission and how it is different than the 230 2.5 manual and stating that it was stronger.

Found a company that is willing to make a clutch and flywheel kit...

tommy

Hmmm, do tell! I'd love to find a decent clutch/light flywheel combo.

And yes, a 350 with a manny is much, much rarer than a C55, which really isn't that rare.

MBfinatic

He said he did a custom one for a manual c320!
They made 1750 C55 AMG's..

tommy

Probably not more than 10 manny C350s, though.

MBfinatic

I would have to say more..I have seen more than 10 for sale. Throughout time of course..

MBfinatic

Found another and I think im going for it. I hope im back in a benz soon.

MBfinatic

Drove that one today at the dealership. I was very impressed. They wanted 22,500 so I left.. Almost seemed somewhat slow but I have been driving a C55 and a modded subaru. I found a 2006 c350 with 28k miles!

TexFinn

22500 for a W203? Damn...

Never driven a W203 C350, but if I would think planting the 3.5 liter engine from my wife's W204 to my younger daughter's 05 C230, all I can think is damn! Especially on with a manual tranny. :thumbsup:

MBfinatic

The other one I found I can get for about 17,300. I will hopefully be getting that one.. Regarding the rarity the dealer said they only made 130 c350 mannys in 07. Most likely about the same in 2006.

Carsy

You haven't mentioned how the manual transmission drove ?.

I have heard that they are a little knotchy with a long throw & a hard clutch that is not particularly easy to sync..