c-classes facelift and C55 (pics)
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
here is a quick photoshop job of what they can looked like smoked. (very quick) but u can get the point.
here is a quick photoshop job of what they can looked like smoked. (very quick) but u can get the point.
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Originally posted by tifosiv122
Remember that blue SLK that smoked his rears...just the white part...it was black and red....sooooo hot!
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Remember that blue SLK that smoked his rears...just the white part...it was black and red....sooooo hot!
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Originally posted by BlackC230Coupe
actually no, this is the only one i seen.
actually no, this is the only one i seen.
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I like what I see. New interior looks cool, love the ringed gauges. The new steering wheel for the coupe is great! The amber lights are gone as well.
The new nose on the coupe is going to be a definate upgrade should mine need to be repaired or replaced! Love the more aggressive look!
I think the fuss some folks are making about the tail lights on the coupe is pretty overblown. They are the same shape, just with the white stripes ala the SLK. I think if they added a portion on the hatch with some lights it would change the look of the rear end significantly. Still, not a high priority in my book.
The new nose on the coupe is going to be a definate upgrade should mine need to be repaired or replaced! Love the more aggressive look!
I think the fuss some folks are making about the tail lights on the coupe is pretty overblown. They are the same shape, just with the white stripes ala the SLK. I think if they added a portion on the hatch with some lights it would change the look of the rear end significantly. Still, not a high priority in my book.
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NEW FACELIFT RELEASE
According to the european publications on the subject I've read, production begins as of February 2004.
If it is true that the facelifted C240 gets a new 2.5 making 190HP, then I'm tradin'...
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If it is true that the facelifted C240 gets a new 2.5 making 190HP, then I'm tradin'...
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Re: NEW FACELIFT RELEASE
Originally posted by jmartinacevedo
If it is true that the facelifted C240 gets a new 2.5 making 190HP, then I'm tradin'...
If it is true that the facelifted C240 gets a new 2.5 making 190HP, then I'm tradin'...
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Re: Re: NEW FACELIFT RELEASE
Originally posted by tifosiv122
Why would MB have 2 models (the 240 and the 230) both available in Sedan both pulling 190hp (189)? I understand one is a 6 the other a SC 4, but still...thats odd.
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Why would MB have 2 models (the 240 and the 230) both available in Sedan both pulling 190hp (189)? I understand one is a 6 the other a SC 4, but still...thats odd.
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Re: Re: NEW FACELIFT RELEASE
Originally posted by tifosiv122
Why would MB have 2 models (the 240 and the 230) both available in Sedan both pulling 190hp (189)? I understand one is a 6 the other a SC 4, but still...thats odd.
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Why would MB have 2 models (the 240 and the 230) both available in Sedan both pulling 190hp (189)? I understand one is a 6 the other a SC 4, but still...thats odd.
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Re: Re: Re: NEW FACELIFT RELEASE
Originally posted by FrankW
the C280 had a more useful torque band.
the C280 had a more useful torque band.
Also, weren't sales of the 240 going down the drain?
The interior is probably important too. For example, my wife hated the wood look of the 320 and really liked the aluminum of the 230. Others are probably just the opposite, yet don't want to blow a few thousand extra for the 320?
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Re: Re: Re: Re: NEW FACELIFT RELEASE
Originally posted by jpb5151
That makes a lot of sense. When we got our 230k sedan, the main negative thing we put on the initial survey was that the car had no power at low engine rpms. If a new 240 comes with the engine stated above, that problem would be completely solved.
Also, weren't sales of the 240 going down the drain?
The interior is probably important too. For example, my wife hated the wood look of the 320 and really liked the aluminum of the 230. Others are probably just the opposite, yet don't want to blow a few thousand extra for the 320?
That makes a lot of sense. When we got our 230k sedan, the main negative thing we put on the initial survey was that the car had no power at low engine rpms. If a new 240 comes with the engine stated above, that problem would be completely solved.
Also, weren't sales of the 240 going down the drain?
The interior is probably important too. For example, my wife hated the wood look of the 320 and really liked the aluminum of the 230. Others are probably just the opposite, yet don't want to blow a few thousand extra for the 320?
I can't stand the wood trim in the W203 as well. Somehow the pattern they chose for the trim looks like those faux trims used in Chrysler. It's kind of like you buy a IS300 and order it w/ the wood trim on the door handle.
some people do like them tho. It still gives the car a warmer look inside.
The NEW interior will be awesome.
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Wasn't it also the case that the 230 sedan is a model over here only? Could it be that it was in response to a more youth oriented driver, more affordable. The C240 may be OK at highway speeds but didn't really satisfy below that. JMHO
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don't think that's the case because C230k is availble everywhere. Speaking of sales figure, I was only thinking about the US. sorry if it wasn't clear.
through out the world, the most model sold would probably be the C200k or the C180k
through out the world, the most model sold would probably be the C200k or the C180k
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Originally posted by FrankW
don't think that's the case because C230k is availble everywhere....
don't think that's the case because C230k is availble everywhere....
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
It doesn't appear on the German website, pricelist or build your own. And I'm too lazy to search country by country other than USA and Canada.
It doesn't appear on the German website, pricelist or build your own. And I'm too lazy to search country by country other than USA and Canada.
EDIT: checked Taiwan and UK's site...not there either...so you might really be right.
Last edited by FrankW; Dec 29, 2003 at 07:05 AM.
