2004.5 c 230 sedan sport- bye Audi
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2004.5 c 230 sedan sport- bye Audi
I am about to order the car next week I was wondering how everyone like the car?
I have a 2002 a4 1.8t 5 speed sport w/ chip this car is a POS!!!
I am keeping it over winter just for the quattro. But next year I will have an SUV for winters .
Please I would love to hear your thoughts.
Tony
I have a 2002 a4 1.8t 5 speed sport w/ chip this car is a POS!!!
I am keeping it over winter just for the quattro. But next year I will have an SUV for winters .
Please I would love to hear your thoughts.
Tony
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Oh I felt the knife in my back!!!
Hell 7 horns, new transmission, gas gauge did not work when car was new and that took 20 days to fix.
A family friend owns the dealership so I really did not raise hell. but He just found out about all of this and he has MB so I hope a house deal is my future.
Hell 7 horns, new transmission, gas gauge did not work when car was new and that took 20 days to fix.
A family friend owns the dealership so I really did not raise hell. but He just found out about all of this and he has MB so I hope a house deal is my future.
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Originally posted by adamrs80
Don't screw with him about the VW/Audi thing. At least both companies are german. Hows your Chrysler/MB?
Don't screw with him about the VW/Audi thing. At least both companies are german. Hows your Chrysler/MB?
Back to the topic, that really sucks about the issues your having. As far as i've read there haven't been any major issues with the Sedan and most of the issues with the coupes seem to be in the 2002 model.
I'm not sure how fast your 1.8t was but the Sedan is not a speed demon and if you want the sportier feel go for the 6-Speed. Test drive it first because some people don't like the way the stick feels...I love it, some hate it.
IMO, the Kompressor Sedan gives you a lot for your money.
Good luck either way.
Erik
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I drove it last week!!! I think it felt great. But I am going to go with the auto and not stick this time. I was shocked at how strong the enging felt and how the susp. handled. I think the car needs to be commended for that more!! You always read about the Audi, and BMW.
I also agree the car gives you alot for you $$$$
I also agree the car gives you alot for you $$$$
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Originally posted by chio
I drove it last week!!! I think it felt great. But I am going to go with the auto and not stick this time. I was shocked at how strong the enging felt and how the susp. handled. I think the car needs to be commended for that more!! You always read about the Audi, and BMW.
I also agree the car gives you alot for you $$$$
I drove it last week!!! I think it felt great. But I am going to go with the auto and not stick this time. I was shocked at how strong the enging felt and how the susp. handled. I think the car needs to be commended for that more!! You always read about the Audi, and BMW.
I also agree the car gives you alot for you $$$$
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If you value reliability above all, I'm afraid that by switching from Audi to Mercedes-Benz, you're going from the frying pan into the fire.
Neither is particularly reliable, but M-B is ranked lower than Audi in most reliability surveys.
Since the reason you seem to want out of the Audi is reliability, I just thought a heads up might be in order.
There are many good reasons to buy a Benz, but 100% reliability is not one of them.
Neither is particularly reliable, but M-B is ranked lower than Audi in most reliability surveys.
Since the reason you seem to want out of the Audi is reliability, I just thought a heads up might be in order.
There are many good reasons to buy a Benz, but 100% reliability is not one of them.
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I am not change to MB really for that reason I want and auto and dont want the same car I have now. I really like the C Class for a # of reasons. I dont know if there is a 100% realiable car out there. But what I am looking for the c looks like a good car.
Plus I love the look, wheels, and BIG brakes. oh ya the seats are better then audi. I slide out of them on the track
Plus I love the look, wheels, and BIG brakes. oh ya the seats are better then audi. I slide out of them on the track
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Styling, Ride- firm not soft ride and peformance, oh ya I am going to a auto this time
I have driven everything under the book in this catagory. 3 series, M, S4, G35 I am just a german car fan. I always have been
I have driven everything under the book in this catagory. 3 series, M, S4, G35 I am just a german car fan. I always have been
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
What issues did you have with your VW, sorry I mean Audi?
Erik
What issues did you have with your VW, sorry I mean Audi?
Erik
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chio, good luck with the car. While I prefer the 6 speed, the AT is a good choice and the touchshift works very well when you need it. As for options and if you are ordering, I would recommend the following: 819 6CD, 810 Bose, 873 Heated Seats, 319 Bi-Xenon Pkg. and 324 Sunroof Pkg. Power seats and split rear seats are nice but you can probably live w/o them.
Most cars at the dealer will have all but the 810 and 319 pkg. The Bi-Xenon gives you clear projector beam headlamps which are far and away better looking. Take a look at the brochure for an example.
As for colors, Pewter, Mars Red (new w/MY04 replacing Magma) and Black are favorites. I have also seen the new Granite Grey (MY04) and it is very interesting.
BTW, those front brake disks are nearly an inch larger (13.6 vs. 12.8) than those on the M3 and cross-drilled to boot. Of course the M3 is an awesome car, but it is nice to have something on them.
Most cars at the dealer will have all but the 810 and 319 pkg. The Bi-Xenon gives you clear projector beam headlamps which are far and away better looking. Take a look at the brochure for an example.
As for colors, Pewter, Mars Red (new w/MY04 replacing Magma) and Black are favorites. I have also seen the new Granite Grey (MY04) and it is very interesting.
BTW, those front brake disks are nearly an inch larger (13.6 vs. 12.8) than those on the M3 and cross-drilled to boot. Of course the M3 is an awesome car, but it is nice to have something on them.
