C-Class Convinced
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From: Compton
02 c240
welcome to the forum. this thread is representative of most threads in this forum. two people disagree-then someone starts cursing about it-then someone quotes the cursing and then starts cursing about it- then someone tries to stay on the topic of the thread-then someone quotes a post from 3 days ago and curses about it-then people start calling eachother names-then someone says why are we arguing-then someone says oh yeah well I make more money or have a better job than you do-then someone says shut up- then we all cry-then someone posts something like this which ends the thread and 8 pages later we have two posts that actually helped to answer your question.
hope you enjoy your w203. i like mine a lot!
hope you enjoy your w203. i like mine a lot!
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Originally Posted by respdoc
Taylor,
A vast majority of my knowledge comes from past car projects excluding my current car. I did enjoy modding my main project ('00 Celica) a while back and while getting to play with supercharging, chipping, pullies, NOS. etc. that I did to the car...I also made my fair share of mistakes and after 2 complete engine rebuilds later..maybe learned a thing or two of what I should and should not do the next time around..
As for this car I think my service log on everything from rattles to the car just not starting is about a good half an inch thick now...and despite the dealers attempt by asking me on five seperate occasions "Is the Engine Modified??" in hopes to try to save them from paying a costly repair bill....my car's engine remains stock...
So my view on modding is, if done right, it can be very rewarding...But b4 a person gets under the hood they need to 1) fully understand what they are doing under there 2) understand, weight, and be able to stomach the costly expense if they mess up to any benefit they might get from doing that mod.
A vast majority of my knowledge comes from past car projects excluding my current car. I did enjoy modding my main project ('00 Celica) a while back and while getting to play with supercharging, chipping, pullies, NOS. etc. that I did to the car...I also made my fair share of mistakes and after 2 complete engine rebuilds later..maybe learned a thing or two of what I should and should not do the next time around..
As for this car I think my service log on everything from rattles to the car just not starting is about a good half an inch thick now...and despite the dealers attempt by asking me on five seperate occasions "Is the Engine Modified??" in hopes to try to save them from paying a costly repair bill....my car's engine remains stock...
So my view on modding is, if done right, it can be very rewarding...But b4 a person gets under the hood they need to 1) fully understand what they are doing under there 2) understand, weight, and be able to stomach the costly expense if they mess up to any benefit they might get from doing that mod.
Sounds like you got a crappy build and a bad service manager. No-wonder you have such a bad opinion of performance mods to our cars. My service manager has been great, fixing things not covered by the warranty or after the warranty has expired. Always offers me advice and even printouts of anything I wish to know about the car. The only real problem I have had was a faulty fuel pump.
I think you need to state 2) more often in your responses. You're too often against many mods, yet the mods are within reason if the individual is willing to accept the risk. Unfortunately you're right about 1), many Mercedes owners probably don't even know how to change their oil.
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From: York, PA
2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Love the W203 C Class. Handles great for what it is and has great power once again for what it is. It does not have AMG Handling or Power nor M3 style handling and power. But for a daily driver and trip taker it is just great. With enough power to get out of the way and do some nice high speed cruising or some decent redlight to redlight acceleration. I have a 190E that is my DD and it only has 120Hp but still enough to get me to work and back. The C is my wifes and I drive it on weekends and it is great for just that. Great to cruise in and great to drive daily. As for handling, well it is not a Porsche but it is not a honda either. Great mix of handling and comfort ride. Interior is built very solidly compared to other cars I have driven, owned or just sat in. Great for a $30K car too. The Bose is perfect if you like music but not head slamming bass. The HK is great too, I had a loaner with it and it is a step up in the Bass department as well. Get what you want on the car and good luck to you.... 
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From: Australia
Originally Posted by cdallen2004
Okay everyone. I am now convinced, due to researching price, options, and features, to get a 230SS. As a 20 yr old, I am a first time Mercedes buyer. Now I need a personal owners opinion of their own C-class....
How do you guys like your C-class? How does it ride? Power? Image? Handling and Steering? Sound system quality, good or bad? And most of all.....How is the quality of interior materials in the car? Please be descriptive. Interior quality question is very important to me.
I could read professional editorials on this, but I think an owner's input would be more informative, since you do live with the vehicle...lol
Thanks again, remember: I do want a car with good quality interior materials, not too utilitarian, but good and pleasing to the touch and "aesthecially" pleasing.
How do you guys like your C-class? How does it ride? Power? Image? Handling and Steering? Sound system quality, good or bad? And most of all.....How is the quality of interior materials in the car? Please be descriptive. Interior quality question is very important to me.
I could read professional editorials on this, but I think an owner's input would be more informative, since you do live with the vehicle...lol
Thanks again, remember: I do want a car with good quality interior materials, not too utilitarian, but good and pleasing to the touch and "aesthecially" pleasing.
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Originally Posted by mctwin2kman
As for handling, well it is not a Porsche but it is not a honda either. Great mix of handling and comfort ride.
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From: Australia
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
yeah but dont you need the C320 to get the orthopaedic seats?
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From: San Diego, Ca
2003 Citron Green C230KMT
Originally Posted by miroj
This is a condition in some places. In Australia you can have those seats fitted in a C180 base model.
either way you can always retrofit them in a US spec car. thats what im gonna do!
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From: Greensboro, NC
00' ML 55 AMG; 08' Jeep Wrangler Unlimted (4 Door)
Originally Posted by CitronC230K_03
yes, im aware that but the guy lives in Dallas, TX so i doubt he'll be getting a C180 fully loaded.
either way you can always retrofit them in a US spec car. thats what im gonna do!
either way you can always retrofit them in a US spec car. thats what im gonna do!
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From: Orange County
2005 C Wagon (No snickering please!)
The fit and finish of the C Class is very nice. I can see nothing cheesy feeling or fake patterns in the wood. The controls have excellent tactile feel, and the displays are clear and bright. Things like the radio, speed control, wipers, auto mirrors, and shift controls just work nice. The standard sound system is great, unless you happen to feel that all the cars around you should vibrate to the beat of your musical taste. The minus side is that the back seat is a bit small for six footers, but you can seat three in the back for a Bop to the Beach, a Dash to Disneyland, or a cruise in a curvy canyon.
Look into the MB integrated Sirius radio, it really rocks, and doesn't look like a dash wart, but the darn antenna looks like a hockey puck on the roof. Lucky I can't see the roof when driving. I might get one of those $2K Directv rigs for my car!
Look into the MB integrated Sirius radio, it really rocks, and doesn't look like a dash wart, but the darn antenna looks like a hockey puck on the roof. Lucky I can't see the roof when driving. I might get one of those $2K Directv rigs for my car!
