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The c240 is not a great vehicle. I feel the only benefit of the C240 is that is is a 4Matic. It is the slowest, lowest horsepower and really not worth purchasing. Waiting for an '06 C240 is like waiting for nothing. If you really want the outkast of the C Classes, you can go ahead and purchase the '05 C240 now.
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The C240 is the question mark car of the C Class. It has higher badging than the C230, 2.6 litre V-6 Engine, yet a horrible output of 168 HP compared to the C230 and its 1.8 litre supercharged inline 4 with 189 HP. The car is slow with horrible accleration. It is truly the outkast of the C Class. If 4Matic is your style, go with the C320 4Matic Sedan.
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Originally Posted by Mason00
The C240 is the question mark car of the C Class. It has higher badging than the C230, 2.6 litre V-6 Engine, yet a horrible output of 168 HP compared to the C230 and its 1.8 litre supercharged inline 4 with 189 HP. The car is slow with horrible accleration. It is truly the outkast of the C Class. If 4Matic is your style, go with the C320 4Matic Sedan.
I think the real question mark of the C Class has been the Coupe.
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i personally dont think the c240 is a horrible... or an outcast car.... the 240 is not a race car... so no, your not going to chase down an AMG or an M... it has enough power under the hood to get the job done... i personally think its quick..... for 36k (+/-).. i would buy a c class sedan any day before i would dump that same amount of money into a sedan made by bwm.... toyota.. nissian.. ford.... etc...
other than little minor things that has happened to my c240... id say im overall pleased.... every car now adays is going to have something minor with it that can be fixed easily......
explore all your options... test drive several cars... im sure youll be pleased with the c class in comparison to other cars for the same price....
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charles carino
-1979 300d w123
-1994 e320 w124
-2002 c240 w203
other than little minor things that has happened to my c240... id say im overall pleased.... every car now adays is going to have something minor with it that can be fixed easily......
explore all your options... test drive several cars... im sure youll be pleased with the c class in comparison to other cars for the same price....
good luck-
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-1979 300d w123
-1994 e320 w124
-2002 c240 w203
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Originally Posted by revstriker
I think the real question mark of the C Class has been the Coupe.
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Originally Posted by CharlesCarino
im sure youll be pleased with the c class in comparison to other cars for the same price....
I see no justification for keeping the C240 around anymore, honestly. Rev - I had my normal C240 4matic loaner yesterday, and I do find the acceleration horrible, especially at the price point that it's at.
As far as the coupe being a question mark, that's really only a US phenomenon, and only in red states.
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240 vs. Coupe
When I get my 320 fixed (far too many times) I've been given both Coupes and 240 loaners. I prefer the power characterisitics of the 240....also less vibration and quieter...over the Coupe. I agree with revstriker...if you want power why even buy a Coupe or 240?
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Originally Posted by tommy
Well, for the price, the 230 is a much better option than the 240, so even in the same dealership, it's a dumb purchase. Hope that's not offensive to any 240 owners.
well... i agree with you there... if i were to purchase a c class right now... id probably buy the 230...... but for me, back in 2002.... i did not have the option to purchase a 230 sedan... it wasnt made.....
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Hmm i must say that with my c240 i have been able to keep up with other c230ss off a stoplight. On the top end I can totally feel the difference between my c240 and a c230 k coupe (loaner). Acceleration past 80 sucks, maybe due to gearing on the c230. Not sure if this is the same with the C230 Ss.
As for the c240 4matic, obviously it will be slower than the c230 sedan without 4matic. You're comparing an AWD car to a 2wheel drive version.
Over all the c240 is more for the driver looking for comfort oh and
As for the c240 4matic, obviously it will be slower than the c230 sedan without 4matic. You're comparing an AWD car to a 2wheel drive version.
Over all the c240 is more for the driver looking for comfort oh and
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Originally Posted by YeeHaw
As for the c240 4matic, obviously it will be slower than the c230 sedan without 4matic. You're comparing an AWD car to a 2wheel drive version.
Come on - more expensive, and fewer hp? There really is no comparison, unless you didn't have one, like Charles didn't.
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Originally Posted by tommy
I see no justification for keeping the C240 around anymore, honestly. Rev - I had my normal C240 4matic loaner yesterday, and I do find the acceleration horrible, especially at the price point that it's at.
I still think I would take a C240 over a C230, even at the current price difference. The 6 cylinder just meets my needs better than the 4. If sportiness and acceleration were key buying factors for me, then I would probably consider some other cars before buying a C230.
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Originally Posted by revstriker
I still think I would take a C240 over a C230, even at the current price difference. The 6 cylinder just meets my needs better than the 4. If sportiness and acceleration were key buying factors for me, then I would probably consider some other cars before buying a C230.
If I wanted speed, then I would get an AMG, otherwise I am more than happy with my C240 and the V6 engine
