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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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I have the 2008 C 350 sport. Irridium Silver Metalic,Multimedia Package,iPod,18" AMG wheels
WIFEY WANTS A C-CLASS

My wife 's been driving a cadillac cts for a year now, she told me today she wants a c300 now that i have my c350, what should i do. she's not a benz person.she always talks crap about mercedes, and i love my benz. I need help, im confused.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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Why not a new Caddy CTS? They go for the exact same MSRP range as the C Class and have almost the same range of positive reviews. Having a household of two of the same type of car is boring.

Or get her 3 Series
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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I have the 2008 C 350 sport. Irridium Silver Metalic,Multimedia Package,iPod,18" AMG wheels
RIGHT ON

I want her to stay away from my ride.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by franka2000
My wife 's been driving a cadillac cts for a year now, she told me today she wants a c300 now that i have my c350, what should i do. she's not a benz person.she always talks crap about mercedes, and i love my benz. I need help, im confused.
In general, Cadillacs depreciate worse than Mercedes or BMW's. So she may get a rude awakening when she tries to sell a one-year-old Cadillac.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:09 PM
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I don't really see the big deal here.

Actually, the big deal to me would be she wants a new car when she has a 1 year old Cadillac CTS (perfectly fine car IMHO).

However, if that part doesn't' bother you and if she wants a C300, I don't see why not?

Maybe she should start 24 month leasing, so that she would be locked in for at least 2 years. ha-ha
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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good idea

Originally Posted by mac911
I don't really see the big deal here.

Actually, the big deal to me would be she wants a new car when she has a 1 year old Cadillac CTS (perfectly fine car IMHO).

However, if that part doesn't' bother you and if she wants a C300, I don't see why not?

Maybe she should start 24 month leasing, so that she would be locked in for at least 2 years. ha-ha
you hit the nail in the head, i might look into that.
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:16 PM
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she is not a benz-person and now she want a benz?

i am never a American guy person i would still never want a FORD
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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she is not a benz-person and now she want a benz?

i am never a American guy person i would still never want a FORD
Well..... there's one Ford..........

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Well..... there's one Ford..........

nice Ford

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by franka2000
My wife 's been driving a cadillac cts for a year now, she told me today she wants a c300 now that i have my c350, what should i do. she's not a benz person.she always talks crap about mercedes, and i love my benz. I need help, im confused.
Give your wifey what she wants, they put off with all our crab
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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all our crab
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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I have the 2008 C 350 sport. Irridium Silver Metalic,Multimedia Package,iPod,18" AMG wheels
FORD

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nice Ford

Fix
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Daily

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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No

Say no for now, and then surprise her with a new 2009 Audi A4. That will win you some points. Or maybe go for an A5, those are sweet.

Whatever you do don't get another of the same car. Get something different and you guys can share.
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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Say no for now, and then surprise her with a new 2009 Audi A4. That will win you some points. Or maybe go for an A5, those are sweet.

Whatever you do don't get another of the same car. Get something different and you guys can share.

I agree with MB_FTW. Anything but another W204.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:41 AM
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It's not like 1 person is getting the same car. It's two people. If that was really what she was set on, i don't see anything against it.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 02:47 AM
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You could do a number of things:
#1. Buy her a C300 Luxury model in a different color than yours.
#2. Give her your C350 and get yourself a C63!
#3. Wait till the GLK comes out and get that for yourself or her.
#4. Depending on where you live, you could get an C estate wagon.
#5. Just do what ever she says and pretend it was your idea.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:36 AM
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#2 for the man, #5 for matrimonial harmony.

I say #2. If you're happy, she should be happy too.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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#2 for the man, #5 for matrimonial harmony.

I say #2. If you're happy, she should be happy too.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by franka2000
My wife 's been driving a cadillac cts for a year now, she told me today she wants a c300 now that i have my c350, what should i do. she's not a benz person.she always talks crap about mercedes, and i love my benz. I need help, im confused.
Give her what she wants and have a more peaceful life!
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Why does she want a new car when she has a 1 yr. old CTS.

Its a great car, or am I mistaken?
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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CTS is a great car, but the w204 is better, in my opinion. I wouldn't trade-in/sell a 1 year old car for financial reasons, but if money were no object, hell, I'd do it too. Plus I could act like I'm buyin the C63 for the lady, but sorta swap it (maybe just the badges, girls can't tell anyway ) and drive the new car around.
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by narky
CTS is a great car, but the w204 is better, in my opinion. I wouldn't trade-in/sell a 1 year old car for financial reasons, but if money were no object, hell, I'd do it too. Plus I could act like I'm buyin the C63 for the lady, but sorta swap it (maybe just the badges, girls can't tell anyway ) and drive the new car around.
That is a good idea!!!

Also - Why do you find better about the W204 over the CTS? I'm not arguing against you at all. I just don't know a lot about it, so I'd appreciate hearing your thoughts. After all, I love knowing anything more I can about cars in this entry luxury class.

Cool you have an Altima too. I traded mine in. Wish I still had it too.

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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Ha ha ha ha he hasn't replied...maybe he's living in his C350 now
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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