New Owner--Howdy
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New Owner--Howdy
I'm the proud new owner of a 2004 C230 Sports Sedan, Metallic Grey, Charcoal Leather Inserts, with the Sunroof Package, Premium Sound, and 6-CD Changer.
I'd wanted a Mercedes since I was a kid (I'm 37 now). Got a new job with a rather lengthy commute and somehow convinced the wife that this was the right decision (which it is).
I really worked the Bay Area dealers and ended up getting it for $2,500 under MSRP. I found it really helped to work the internet salespeople, who will give price quotes over the phone or 'net.
I'm definitely having a blast with it.
I have one question. I've searched the forums extensively but would like any additional input.
1. Car Cover. I won't be using it extensively, but the car is parked outdoors, and I do periodically go away for prolonged periods of time. I decided to get either a Mosom or Stormshield cover, but I can't seem to find custom-fit ones for the 2003-4 C-Class sedans. They have them for the 2001. Has the body changed significantly? I'm also a bit concerned about car cover dealers putting all of the C-Class cars in the same category. I would assume that the coupe, 230 Sedan, and 320 have somewhat different dimensions. Can anybody give me suggestions on dealers/strategy?
Thanks--I'm sure I'll be lurking here frequently to learn all I can about mods, etc.
I'd wanted a Mercedes since I was a kid (I'm 37 now). Got a new job with a rather lengthy commute and somehow convinced the wife that this was the right decision (which it is).
I really worked the Bay Area dealers and ended up getting it for $2,500 under MSRP. I found it really helped to work the internet salespeople, who will give price quotes over the phone or 'net.
I'm definitely having a blast with it.
I have one question. I've searched the forums extensively but would like any additional input.
1. Car Cover. I won't be using it extensively, but the car is parked outdoors, and I do periodically go away for prolonged periods of time. I decided to get either a Mosom or Stormshield cover, but I can't seem to find custom-fit ones for the 2003-4 C-Class sedans. They have them for the 2001. Has the body changed significantly? I'm also a bit concerned about car cover dealers putting all of the C-Class cars in the same category. I would assume that the coupe, 230 Sedan, and 320 have somewhat different dimensions. Can anybody give me suggestions on dealers/strategy?
Thanks--I'm sure I'll be lurking here frequently to learn all I can about mods, etc.
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2002 C230 K
Congratulations on the new car.
I have the MB cover from the dealer, it fits perfectly while providing good protection from the elements (which aren't particularly severe here in the Bay Area).
I have the MB cover from the dealer, it fits perfectly while providing good protection from the elements (which aren't particularly severe here in the Bay Area).
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Congrats and welcome.
I can't recommend a car cover, but I can say that the body is the same as the 2001s. Also, all of the sedans are the same; C230, C240, C320, and C32. Any car cover that will fit these will fit yours.
I can't recommend a car cover, but I can say that the body is the same as the 2001s. Also, all of the sedans are the same; C230, C240, C320, and C32. Any car cover that will fit these will fit yours.
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Contratulations!
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Originally posted by Noble C320
Congrats on your fine purchase
enjoy your C and dont get too addicted to this forum
it will eat your time and money
Congrats on your fine purchase
enjoy your C and dont get too addicted to this forum
it will eat your time and money
BX
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C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
Re: Cover
I almost went with the MBZ cover, but ya know what?
An Xtra large generic car cover works just as well.
Got mine at Costco for 50 bucks.
I'm parked outside, but under a canopy so not trying to keep the water off, just the dust and crap.
I have to wonder on those tight fitting covers, if it won't tend to grind the dirt against the finish and be a pain to get on.
An Xtra large generic car cover works just as well.
Got mine at Costco for 50 bucks.
I'm parked outside, but under a canopy so not trying to keep the water off, just the dust and crap.
I have to wonder on those tight fitting covers, if it won't tend to grind the dirt against the finish and be a pain to get on.
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From: Ohio
2010 C300 4matic
Re: Re: Cover
Originally posted by C230 Sport Coup
I have to wonder on those tight fitting covers, if it won't tend to grind the dirt against the finish and be a pain to get on.
I have to wonder on those tight fitting covers, if it won't tend to grind the dirt against the finish and be a pain to get on.
