Is the new C-Class a chick car?
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Is the new C-Class a chick car?
I recently bought one because of it's aggressive/sleek look. I thought it looked fairly masculine, but i get the sense that most of the people on this forum think it's a chick car.
What's the consensus?
What's the consensus?
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ditto on the who cares.
I think most people who call it a chic car would say the same thing about any entry level luxury car. To them "real men drive S class" or "AMG".
Most on this forum either have already bought one or are considering it. Most on this forum are also male, and I doubt any of us consider ourselves chic car drivers. This isn't a VW Cabrio (or even a W203 coupe), it is a mid-sized 4 door sedan.
Of course many women will buy and drive this car, but many women buy and drive 3ers, A4's and TL's as well, not to mention that over half of the E's I see on the road now are driven by women.
I'm a guy and my C350 is definately a chic car....because my chic really likes to see me in it....
I think most people who call it a chic car would say the same thing about any entry level luxury car. To them "real men drive S class" or "AMG".
Most on this forum either have already bought one or are considering it. Most on this forum are also male, and I doubt any of us consider ourselves chic car drivers. This isn't a VW Cabrio (or even a W203 coupe), it is a mid-sized 4 door sedan.
Of course many women will buy and drive this car, but many women buy and drive 3ers, A4's and TL's as well, not to mention that over half of the E's I see on the road now are driven by women.
I'm a guy and my C350 is definately a chic car....because my chic really likes to see me in it....
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I think the new c class has a more aggressive look over the previous model, especially with the sports package. I don't think it's a chick car, other than it attracting chicks! lol
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C300 (W204) w/ MM, P1, & 18"amg's
+1 IMO I think its all about the color and the person. U just have to feel right in it, ex. I felt weird sitting in the white even tho I wanted to get white rims to match but i sat in the black sport... and just fell in love with it
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'06 E350 Iridium Silver with pano
Definitely not a chick car unlike a VW bug with a vase in it. If will also depend on how you mod it or decorate it.
Congrats on the purchase!
Congrats on the purchase!
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Maybe it is. I think the BMW is a more masculine car. It depends on the color though.. white is a more feminine color in my opinion but the black is more aggressive in the C class.
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'05 C230K '10 GLK350 '13 SMART
But who really cares as long as you enjoy what you are driving
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^^ It's been a chick car ever since Mike bought one.
But really it doesn't look like a chick car, it all depends on the wheels + other stuff you add on to it.
But really it doesn't look like a chick car, it all depends on the wheels + other stuff you add on to it.
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2008 Black Out C350 Saks Edition / 87 VW GTI
I got the C350 sacks edition it just how you personalize yours, if a chick drives it its a chick car if guy drives its a masculine car who cares enjoy your ride
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chick car or chick magnet?
i personally wouldnt even consider a E class, i think its too big and too much of a "family" sedan, exception to AMG's of course however I like the W204 as the styling is really defined, sporty and fun to drive.
ive seen a few on the road (GTA area) and so far they have been the luxury model.
enjoy the car i cant wait till mine comes!
i personally wouldnt even consider a E class, i think its too big and too much of a "family" sedan, exception to AMG's of course however I like the W204 as the styling is really defined, sporty and fun to drive.
ive seen a few on the road (GTA area) and so far they have been the luxury model.
enjoy the car i cant wait till mine comes!
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Ditto. I don't think it's a chick car at all. The only people saying that, or ripping on the car in general, in here are either owners of the previous versions, or BMW owners. AMG owners can say whatever they like though!
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2011 E350 4Matic Wagon, 2013 C350 4Matic Sedan
Chic car? Definitely...
Chick car? Not really. I find the C to be quite gender neutral. Maybe I can call it asexual? On the daily tours I have given for my co-workers neither the guys nor the girls have said anything about it... and these people have no problems calling it as they see it, trust me.
But to either their own... I am happy with my car, and that's all there is to it. I am sure we can have the same discussion over either my Integra, IS300, and TL were chick cars too.
Chick car? Not really. I find the C to be quite gender neutral. Maybe I can call it asexual? On the daily tours I have given for my co-workers neither the guys nor the girls have said anything about it... and these people have no problems calling it as they see it, trust me.
But to either their own... I am happy with my car, and that's all there is to it. I am sure we can have the same discussion over either my Integra, IS300, and TL were chick cars too.
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2005 C230K Sport Sedan, 6 speed manual
At one time almost any smaller car was considered a "chick car". Real men drove F350 pickup trucks (or equivalent); the bigger the better. The only exception to this "rule" was sporty cars.
I think the escalation in gasoline prices has redefined what cars are preferred by men or women. A lot of men are reconsidering their choice of a large vehicle that gets only 12 mpg. Driving a smaller car has become acceptable for all.
I have never considered my Mercedes C230k to be a "chick" car, especially with the sport package and manual transmission. I have received many compliments from 20-something males on its styling. The women also seem to like it.
In my opinion, German cars in general are designed to appeal more to men than women. But a lot of women buy them too.
I am always proud to drive an Autobahn-bred German car, whether it be Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, or Porsche. Also, I am 6'4" and weigh 225 pounds. Most German cars have interiors big enough for me (headroom and legroom); whereas most Japanese and American cars are a bit small inside.
I think the escalation in gasoline prices has redefined what cars are preferred by men or women. A lot of men are reconsidering their choice of a large vehicle that gets only 12 mpg. Driving a smaller car has become acceptable for all.
I have never considered my Mercedes C230k to be a "chick" car, especially with the sport package and manual transmission. I have received many compliments from 20-something males on its styling. The women also seem to like it.
In my opinion, German cars in general are designed to appeal more to men than women. But a lot of women buy them too.
I am always proud to drive an Autobahn-bred German car, whether it be Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, or Porsche. Also, I am 6'4" and weigh 225 pounds. Most German cars have interiors big enough for me (headroom and legroom); whereas most Japanese and American cars are a bit small inside.
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I like chick cars for some reason (do not ask, it is obvious). I drive a chick car, however I do not like new C, so I consider it is not enough chick car.
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'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
It's chick, not chic
<<I recently bought one because of it's aggressive/sleek look. I thought it looked fairly masculine, but i get the sense that most of the people on this forum think it's a chick car. What's the consensus?>>
Just the white ones.
Just the white ones.