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Need URGENT advice on color-- Alabaster White or Mars Red 2005 C230 Sport Sedan

Old Jun 22, 2004 | 02:15 AM
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Thanks for all your opinions
We ended up ordering the white. I loved the red too, but I think it looks better on the coupe.

Here's what's on its way:
05 Sport Sedan (alabaster white)
ash interior (I want everything to get dirty )
auto
navi
sunroof package
power driver seat/memory
xenon lighting package
split rear seat (for carrying lumber :p )

Now I can't wait until it gets here...

Thanks again.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 03:48 AM
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nice choice but for only like 2-3k more why not get a c320?

i have a 2003 alabaster white c320 and when i was ordering i remembed the c320 being only 2-3k more. thats why im wondering.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:02 AM
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Originally posted by jnrn
Thanks for all your opinions
We ended up ordering the white. I loved the red too, but I think it looks better on the coupe.

Here's what's on its way:
05 Sport Sedan (alabaster white)
ash interior (I want everything to get dirty )
auto
navi
sunroof package
power driver seat/memory
xenon lighting package
split rear seat (for carrying lumber :p )

Now I can't wait until it gets here...

Thanks again.
congrats!!! now for pics!!!!
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 08:17 AM
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2009 C300 SPORT 4MATIC
Color

Go with silver-
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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not silver, waaayyyyyyy to many of them! :o

post pics when yours arrives!!
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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black is what you should have done

yeah, i'd like to see this beast when it arrives.
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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by tom incredibie
nice choice but for only like 2-3k more why not get a c320?

i have a 2003 alabaster white c320 and when i was ordering i remembed the c320 being only 2-3k more. thats why im wondering.

The 3.2 is nice, but I think the difference is about 6-7K for the sedan. The 1.8 is the "bargain" of the line.

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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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The C320 Coupe is only $4K more than the C230 Coupe, the C320 Sedan is $10K more. Guess where Mercedes makes their money
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by jnrn
The 3.2 is nice, but I think the difference is about 6-7K for the sedan. The 1.8 is the "bargain" of the line.
wow the prices changed drastically. in 2003

c320
alabaster white
c2 option (sunroof etc)
c4 option (bi-xenons)
cd changer
automatic

msrp 39995

c230
alabaster white
c1 option (memory seats)
c2 option (sunroof etc)
c4 option (bi-xenons)
cd changer
automatic

msrp was about 35-36
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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i like the 3.2 alot, i think next time it would be a tough decision for me to make. that price difference buys a lot of option packages.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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Tom,
Those prices you quoted are for Sedans correct?
Remember there is a C320 Coupe too, and it is a bargain compared to the C320 Sedan.

The 2005 C230 Sports Sedan at FJ had auto, CD changer, sunroof for $34K
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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since my car is leased and i plan to buy my next one, i'm actually considering forgoing the v6 power for more options and the standard sportier features of the c230 sedan.

citron, or anyone else for that matter, since you currently own the 4 cylinder kompressor engine, how would you rate it power wise? is it satisfactory? does it feel quick? is it much noisier than the v6? i only got to briefly test drive the c230 kompressor, so i couldn't really tell other than the obvious power difference between it and the c320. thanks.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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Originally posted by breastroker
Tom,
Those prices you quoted are for Sedans correct?
Remember there is a C320 Coupe too, and it is a bargain compared to the C320 Sedan.

The 2005 C230 Sports Sedan at FJ had auto, CD changer, sunroof for $34K
oops i knew i forgot something. yeah its for the sedans. thats in 2003 though. now they eliminated the free services and increased the price like 3k?
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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Originally posted by prodigy1387
since my car is leased and i plan to buy my next one, i'm actually considering forgoing the v6 power for more options and the standard sportier features of the c230 sedan.

citron, or anyone else for that matter, since you currently own the 4 cylinder kompressor engine, how would you rate it power wise? is it satisfactory? does it feel quick? is it much noisier than the v6? i only got to briefly test drive the c230 kompressor, so i couldn't really tell other than the obvious power difference between it and the c320. thanks.
i like the power of the 1.8, its not slow its peppy. whines abut but thats expected with a 4 cyl. kompressor. i like the whine myself. it doesnt have the solid power, of the V6 but i think its still got enough for me. i dont think its underpowered at all.
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