pmb600

Also a good point. However all the current Aston Martin's were developed under Ford so they share a few parts. Not much--just the nav and window switches as far as I know.

Evil Duffman

Wow that color is fantastic. I wasn't 100% sold on this car after I saw it at the auto show but I love the way the exterior looks.

grizzle

what color is that? How big is the pano roof and does it retract?

Shake

I love the w204 I didn't like it at first, but now its catching on

Spoonie

I saw a silver one on the street. It looked really nice. The only thing I dont like about the new "C" is the weak, underpowered, carryover engines.

QQQ

I think it is Palladium Silver. Yes the pano roof retracts.

powa

still having the car in doubt, if im right, this is the AMG bumper, the "better looking version". Also, i just hate the grille being so huge. Maybe it's just me, i hate to wear brand names with huge logo on me, logo is ok, but just not that huge!

mbSLRwannabe

the new c-class looks awesome...they finally got rid of that ugly and outdated "double" headlights (still seen in the E,SL,CLK) and the boxy looking rear. ALOT better exterior/interior design compared to the previous c-classes. c63 is gonna be awesome..i may consider it

JRAMGV8

I do like the fact that the C350 Sport comes with dual exhaust. I currently have the C280 now and plan to replace it for the S500 06' (pre-owned). Who knows, I might change my mind and go for the C350 Sport instead.

pmb600

Well the new C will certainly be more reliable than the S. But the later years W220 is one of my favorite Mercedes designs of all time.

AsianML

The W220 is so beautiful. It'll never grow old, IMO.

JRAMGV8

Yeah that's why I want to get the latest models from year 04-07s. I saw one that has 38K miles for $55K and I'm working on it.

or.... replace the C280 and get the new C-Class

pmb600

Good luck, I think both of those choices are win-win situations. Just make sure there is a good extended warranty on the W220. Keep your eye open too, the W220 values have nose dived since the W221 came out. I saw on ebay a 2006 S600 with like 7000 miles for about $75K and a 2006 S65 AMG with about 8000 miles for around $85K.

pmb600

Another car you might want to consider is the W215 CL-Class. Dealers were giving about $25K off new ones when the C216 came out. I'm sure one with low mileage would be an incredible steal.

QQQ

C300 also has dual exhaust.

AR.Shah

The W126 Coupe and the W215 coupe will always have a special place in my heart. These cars are truely artworks

Stormin

I'm happy with a lot about the C300.

Aluminum Trim (Sorry, wood still feels old to me)
Dual Exhaust
A 6 Speed

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vraa

Good riddance. It was littered with problems. The W140 is the one you should be praising...

AsianML

Am I the only one missing the 'ruffled' leather door trim on the new models?

vraa

This might be a C Sport, it might be available in the C Luxury.

pmb600

No, I miss it as well even though my C240 doesn't have it since you have to have the full leather to have the ruffled leather on the doors.

vraa, unfortunately it is not available on the new luxury models.

QQQ

Even with leather option there is no ruffled leather in W204. Another MB hallmark is gone.

drexappeal

Still not sold on it. I still hold firm to my decision that if I were to get a w204, it would be the c63 and it would automatically be getting a body kit.

I don't like the regular stylings of this chassis, but to each their own.

pmb600

A body kit for the C63? Have you seen the official pics that were just release, that car is mean looking.

bjafari84

Are those 17" or 18" wheels in the original picture?