'05 C240 In The Family Now!
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'05 C240 In The Family Now!
Well, my sister enlisted me to help her buy a car and after deciding on the new G35 sedan we decided to do one last stop at the BMW and MB dealerships. Long story short, the BMW dealership in Signal Hill had the worst salespeople so we left there in a hurry. Then we went down two lots to MB Long Beach and had a much different reception. My sister had gone a week ago and drove a C230K but wasn't thrilled with the 4 cylinder engine. This time we tested a C240 and liked it much better. Then the guy tells us he has a few 2005's in the back but isn't supposed to sell these yet as they are reserved for other people. Well, we got one. Silver with black leather interior, bi-xenons, sunroof, cd changer and possibly some other options but can't remember.
Here are some pics, sorry some are dark but it's nighttime over here...
Here are some pics, sorry some are dark but it's nighttime over here...
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I think the non sport's with the facelift look much better than the sports with the facelift....
Amg bodys should only go on AMG's
LOOks very nice like the color combo
the wheels are nice to.
I REALLY like the new bumpers on the facelift, and the new sterio and climate setup.
Amg bodys should only go on AMG's
LOOks very nice like the color combo
the wheels are nice to.
I REALLY like the new bumpers on the facelift, and the new sterio and climate setup.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
sweet. congrats. just curious, what made you go for the C240 over the C230 sport sedan?
sweet. congrats. just curious, what made you go for the C240 over the C230 sport sedan?
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Originally posted by FrankW
reserved for other people my a$$ they're all sales pitch, but anywayz, congrats to the new ride.
reserved for other people my a$$ they're all sales pitch, but anywayz, congrats to the new ride.
they give you!!!
anyway, congrats man thats a nice looking car. Great choice!!
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
I think he stated in his original post that sissy didn't like the 4cyl.
I think he stated in his original post that sissy didn't like the 4cyl.
Damn, that radio's gonna be a mess to swap out with a din-sized aftermarket head unit, for anyone who does it.
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Test drove both C230k vs. C240 at C-spot and I personally prefer C230k:
1. C230k sports pack has lower sticker.
2. C230k has more hp.
3. C230k has AMG kits, springs/ shocks, croxx-drill brakes, 3 spokes steerling wheel and C32 AMG sports front seats.
4. Better gas milage?!
But the engine sounds pretty bad...huge metal clicking sound.
C240 is for people not into sports but comfort. It's pretty slow and soft for my taste.
One more reason I will not take C240 is because all the loaners @ my dealer is C240.
1. C230k sports pack has lower sticker.
2. C230k has more hp.
3. C230k has AMG kits, springs/ shocks, croxx-drill brakes, 3 spokes steerling wheel and C32 AMG sports front seats.
4. Better gas milage?!
But the engine sounds pretty bad...huge metal clicking sound.
C240 is for people not into sports but comfort. It's pretty slow and soft for my taste.
One more reason I will not take C240 is because all the loaners @ my dealer is C240.
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Originally posted by CitronC230K_03
sweet. congrats. just curious, what made you go for the C240 over the C230 sport sedan?
sweet. congrats. just curious, what made you go for the C240 over the C230 sport sedan?
Originally posted by IluvS500
Very nice, I like the facelift C Class alot!!
Very nice, I like the facelift C Class alot!!
I have a great training manual the salesguy had on his desk that covers each of the differences.
Originally posted by gup998
Not bad at all, wish there was a salesman like you encountered over there, down here.
Do YOU like it?
Not bad at all, wish there was a salesman like you encountered over there, down here.
Do YOU like it?
Needless to say we were furious and left after a quick test drive with another rude salesperson.
Originally posted by HITMAN
...I REALLY like the new bumpers on the facelift, and the new sterio and climate setup.
...I REALLY like the new bumpers on the facelift, and the new sterio and climate setup.
Originally posted by FrankW
reserved for other people my a$$ they're all sales pitch, but anywayz, congrats to the new ride.
reserved for other people my a$$ they're all sales pitch, but anywayz, congrats to the new ride.
Originally posted by moa4r
I've been shopping for cars too recently, and damn those idiot sales people REALLY get on my nerves w/the they give you!!! anyway, congrats man thats a nice looking car. Great choice!!
I've been shopping for cars too recently, and damn those idiot sales people REALLY get on my nerves w/the
they give you!!! anyway, congrats man thats a nice looking car. Great choice!!
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Originally posted by tommy
Is the car that much more smooth, though? I'm still not understanding why people still choose the 240, but then I haven't driven them one right after the other. (nor would I want to pay more for less, no matter how smooth, but that's just me)
Damn, that radio's gonna be a mess to swap out with a din-sized aftermarket head unit, for anyone who does it.
Is the car that much more smooth, though? I'm still not understanding why people still choose the 240, but then I haven't driven them one right after the other. (nor would I want to pay more for less, no matter how smooth, but that's just me)
Damn, that radio's gonna be a mess to swap out with a din-sized aftermarket head unit, for anyone who does it.
As far as the headunit you're right, it's going to be hard to swap out. Good thing she loves it and will never have to worry about that.
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Originally posted by Jkw
Good Luck with your new 240, The front end looks great without a plate & I like the new wheels.
Jkw
Good Luck with your new 240, The front end looks great without a plate & I like the new wheels.
Jkw
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Congratulations Brian on the new ride. That new facelift looks sharp. You make me miss my old C320.
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Originally posted by DL_AMG
Test drove both C230k vs. C240 at C-spot and I personally prefer C230k:
1. C230k sports pack has lower sticker.
2. C230k has more hp.
3. C230k has AMG kits, springs/ shocks, croxx-drill brakes, 3 spokes steerling wheel and C32 AMG sports front seats.
4. Better gas milage?!
But the engine sounds pretty bad...huge metal clicking sound.
C240 is for people not into sports but comfort. It's pretty slow and soft for my taste.
One more reason I will not take C240 is because all the loaners @ my dealer is C240.
Test drove both C230k vs. C240 at C-spot and I personally prefer C230k:
1. C230k sports pack has lower sticker.
2. C230k has more hp.
3. C230k has AMG kits, springs/ shocks, croxx-drill brakes, 3 spokes steerling wheel and C32 AMG sports front seats.
4. Better gas milage?!
But the engine sounds pretty bad...huge metal clicking sound.
C240 is for people not into sports but comfort. It's pretty slow and soft for my taste.
One more reason I will not take C240 is because all the loaners @ my dealer is C240.
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Originally posted by jsr
I recently sold my CLK55 and I am now currently looking at buying a C-Class, not sure which one yet though. One thing that I really do not like about the C230 is its interior trim that looks like a tin can. I'd much prefer wood in the C240 or C320. Too bad they don't offer the wood trim option on the sedan. Whenever I see that aluminum interior it reminds me of a Chevy Malibu rental car I had. The exterior of the C230 does look nicer though...
I recently sold my CLK55 and I am now currently looking at buying a C-Class, not sure which one yet though. One thing that I really do not like about the C230 is its interior trim that looks like a tin can. I'd much prefer wood in the C240 or C320. Too bad they don't offer the wood trim option on the sedan. Whenever I see that aluminum interior it reminds me of a Chevy Malibu rental car I had. The exterior of the C230 does look nicer though...
I guess is all about personally preference. My C32 has the Aluminum "Tin Can" insert and my C320 has the "plastic" wood insert. All my friend prefer the "Tin Can" over the "plastic" wood.
Afterall, it's a sport sedan. If MB does offer "plastic" carbon fiber, that will be even great.
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Originally posted by DL_AMG
Sold your CLK55 for C320/240? You joking right?
I guess is all about personally preference. My C32 has the Aluminum "Tin Can" insert and my C320 has the "plastic" wood insert. All my friend prefer the "Tin Can" over the "plastic" wood.
Afterall, it's a sport sedan. If MB does offer "plastic" carbon fiber, that will be even great.
Sold your CLK55 for C320/240? You joking right?
I guess is all about personally preference. My C32 has the Aluminum "Tin Can" insert and my C320 has the "plastic" wood insert. All my friend prefer the "Tin Can" over the "plastic" wood.
Afterall, it's a sport sedan. If MB does offer "plastic" carbon fiber, that will be even great.
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Originally posted by DL_AMG
Sold your CLK55 for C320/240? You joking right?
I guess is all about personally preference. My C32 has the Aluminum "Tin Can" insert and my C320 has the "plastic" wood insert. All my friend prefer the "Tin Can" over the "plastic" wood.
Afterall, it's a sport sedan. If MB does offer "plastic" carbon fiber, that will be even great.
Sold your CLK55 for C320/240? You joking right?
I guess is all about personally preference. My C32 has the Aluminum "Tin Can" insert and my C320 has the "plastic" wood insert. All my friend prefer the "Tin Can" over the "plastic" wood.
Afterall, it's a sport sedan. If MB does offer "plastic" carbon fiber, that will be even great.
Yes, it does all come down to personal preference. I mentioned that I can’t stand the aluminum because there were a couple people here saying that they couldn’t understand why anyone would ever want a 240 instead of a 230. They are different cars for different people.
