C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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Question Which one???

Hi All-

So I've looked and looked and have narrow my choices down to two cars:

Car #1: A 2003 C240 with roughly 59000 miles. 1 owner car. No service records. Not service at a MB dealer since 2007. The car is near flawless. Runs and drives great. It's a basic C240.

Car #2: A 2006 C350 4-Matic with 94000 miles. The miles are due to the car being driven back and forth from Kansas City to Chicago. 1 owner car. Car was bought at the local MB dealer and only serviced at the MB dealer. All service records since day one are in a binder. All service has been done as scheduled. Runs and drives great. This car is loaded with Harmon-Kardon, rear sun shade, etc.

I've negotiated (today) a great deal on both. Obviously the C350 is a bit higher.

So, which one would YOU select? Thoughts?

Thanks!!!!
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:35 AM
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I drive a Toyota Hybrid...
to be honest... neither..
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:18 AM
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neither but if i had to choose, the c350 by a mile

reasons:
newer (obviously)
better performance (obviously)
better audio
and my deal breaker, amg facelift

how much are you paying? that is the question right there. if youre paying anywhere near the $15-$16k range, i seriously recommend just getting a 2003 or 2004 c32 amg. theres one on the kansas city craigslist for $14k with 90k miles.

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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kirax2
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:14 AM
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I am biased but I would take the C350. Wish mine was 4matic!!
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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I also say neither. Hate the pre-facelift W203 and the facelift Luxury models are soooo plain looking.

But if forced to choose, the C350. The facelift really made a big difference inside.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SemperFudge
neither but if i had to choose, the c350 by a mile

reasons:

and my deal breaker, amg facelift
No AMG facelift on a C350 4Matic. It's a lux model.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Agreed it can look the same as the 240...
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i too, am biased as well.
i have an 06 c350 4matic. nice car, very enjoyable drive.
bought it a couple months ago, so i have yet to see how the 4matic performs in the snow, and also its my first all wheel drive vehicle.
i have a set of snow tires ready to put on when the time comes, should be fun!
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