My Impressions -
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'16 528i MSport
My Impressions -
I test drove the C300 Sport today @ Ray Catena. All I have to say is wow! I've never driven a C before but I am pretty sure that my salesman is getting another sale out of us. He's going to help me get rid of Jasmine (G35 Coupe) and get me into Athena (C300 Sport) since it's from Ray Catena Infiniti.
This C300 was pretty equipped - navi, premium, xenons, sport kit (obviously). It handled all the bumps in Edison pretty well with no rattles. Even though I'm going from 280 HP to 221 or so, it didn't feel much of a change. In other words, it was fairly quick in the pick-up and merging through traffic as my G35 Coupe can do. The interior, wish they put some aluminum trim or something around the dashboard as it seemed a little bland. The exterior, absolutely stunning in person.
This C300 was pretty equipped - navi, premium, xenons, sport kit (obviously). It handled all the bumps in Edison pretty well with no rattles. Even though I'm going from 280 HP to 221 or so, it didn't feel much of a change. In other words, it was fairly quick in the pick-up and merging through traffic as my G35 Coupe can do. The interior, wish they put some aluminum trim or something around the dashboard as it seemed a little bland. The exterior, absolutely stunning in person.
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Glad you liked the car, and glad you're getting it from Ray Catena...he is the best. Are you getting the 4Matic version, if not why not get the C350 Sport, it will have almost as much power as your G35 and has the nicer black bird's eye maple wood trim interior.
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i test drove one today at BH Benz, man oh man 
i was more impressed with that then i thought i would be, i suggest all u C owners hold off and switch to this one in the next 2 weeks. i drove the C300 with P2 package, it was awesome!
i was more impressed with that then i thought i would be, i suggest all u C owners hold off and switch to this one in the next 2 weeks. i drove the C300 with P2 package, it was awesome!
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Yeah, I am waiting for my c350 to show up sometime in october. 
Why does it have to take so long!!! Is it true that the 350 comes with the maple trim? My dealer said it wasn't available. However it shows up I will love it...
Why does it have to take so long!!! Is it true that the 350 comes with the maple trim? My dealer said it wasn't available. However it shows up I will love it...
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I'd get the C350 but the price jump is pretty up there. Since I'll be a new attendee at SHU (Seton Hall U) MBA, I figure I'll need the cash.
Besides, I'm very content with the capabilities of the C300, I mean the C350 will also kick but why pay the extra whatever if I'm content with a C300 w/P2 you know...?
Besides, I'm very content with the capabilities of the C300, I mean the C350 will also kick but why pay the extra whatever if I'm content with a C300 w/P2 you know...?
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I'd get the C350 but the price jump is pretty up there. Since I'll be a new attendee at SHU (Seton Hall U) MBA, I figure I'll need the cash.
Besides, I'm very content with the capabilities of the C300, I mean the C350 will also kick but why pay the extra whatever if I'm content with a C300 w/P2 you know...?
Besides, I'm very content with the capabilities of the C300, I mean the C350 will also kick but why pay the extra whatever if I'm content with a C300 w/P2 you know...?
