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New C300 Driver
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2020 E63s Wagon, 2012 C63 AMG Coupe, 1989 560SL, 2023 911 Carrera T
New C300 Driver
Hey guys, I just got my C300 today and have been lurking these forums for a few months and now that I have my car I figured I should join in.
A bit of info about the car and myself.
The car is a 2008 C300 Sport 4Matic, with a black finish. It features the Premium 1 package, Multimedia package, and iPod Integration package. Everything is stock at this point.
As for myself, I'm probably one of the younger C drivers on these forums. I'm 17 years old, and this is my first car that actually belongs to me. Before this I traded off between driving my mother's R320 CDI and my father's Jeep. This is a great transition for me because I love the low to the road feel I get from this car. It is also a lot quieter, handles much better, and except for my mother's CDI, the milage is pretty nice.
The reason I wanted to make this thread was also to ask all of you more experienced drivers, do you have any tips for a novice like me? What secrets do I need to know about this car?
Thank you for all your help, and I hope I can learn something from all of you to better experience my new car. Thanks.
A bit of info about the car and myself.
The car is a 2008 C300 Sport 4Matic, with a black finish. It features the Premium 1 package, Multimedia package, and iPod Integration package. Everything is stock at this point.
As for myself, I'm probably one of the younger C drivers on these forums. I'm 17 years old, and this is my first car that actually belongs to me. Before this I traded off between driving my mother's R320 CDI and my father's Jeep. This is a great transition for me because I love the low to the road feel I get from this car. It is also a lot quieter, handles much better, and except for my mother's CDI, the milage is pretty nice.
The reason I wanted to make this thread was also to ask all of you more experienced drivers, do you have any tips for a novice like me? What secrets do I need to know about this car?
Thank you for all your help, and I hope I can learn something from all of you to better experience my new car. Thanks.
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Congrats on your first car. Best advice I can give you is enjoy your ride, but enjoy it safely. You're 17 and will make stupid decisions, which is natural, but be responsible when behind that beauty so you can enjoy it for years to come. 
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Another thing you can do is take it into the dealership and verify you have the latest code updates. I believe the latest ECU update was released half a year ago, but might not have made it on your ride.
As for mods, the basic ones everyone else makes....sidemarkers and painted grille. From there, it's all personal taste.
As for mods, the basic ones everyone else makes....sidemarkers and painted grille. From there, it's all personal taste.
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2008 C300 Sport 6 Speed Manual, 1953 Chevy Bel-Air, 2015 Audi allroad, 1963 Chevy Apache
Congrats on the new ride and welcome!!
Good advice...how about something simple but effective...don't run into anything!!
Good advice...how about something simple but effective...don't run into anything!!
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haha, thanks to everyone. I just got back from the second run with it, everything has been great except for a squeaky folding side mirror and im being told to check the left parking lamp, but no real worries at this point.
I've been looking at some of the mods many of you have done to your cars, they look really nice! Only problem for me is I have little to no experience working on cars, and the costs are also not very attractive to someone of my age haha. So with that said I'm wondering, what are some cheap and easy to do mods for the car? I love the way the car looks now but if I can give it a but more individuality that'd be awesome. Thanks again.
I've been looking at some of the mods many of you have done to your cars, they look really nice! Only problem for me is I have little to no experience working on cars, and the costs are also not very attractive to someone of my age haha. So with that said I'm wondering, what are some cheap and easy to do mods for the car? I love the way the car looks now but if I can give it a but more individuality that'd be awesome. Thanks again.
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haha, thanks to everyone. I just got back from the second run with it, everything has been great except for a squeaky folding side mirror and im being told to check the left parking lamp, but no real worries at this point.
I've been looking at some of the mods many of you have done to your cars, they look really nice! Only problem for me is I have little to no experience working on cars, and the costs are also not very attractive to someone of my age haha. So with that said I'm wondering, what are some cheap and easy to do mods for the car? I love the way the car looks now but if I can give it a but more individuality that'd be awesome. Thanks again.
I've been looking at some of the mods many of you have done to your cars, they look really nice! Only problem for me is I have little to no experience working on cars, and the costs are also not very attractive to someone of my age haha. So with that said I'm wondering, what are some cheap and easy to do mods for the car? I love the way the car looks now but if I can give it a but more individuality that'd be awesome. Thanks again.
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Congrats and welcome to mbworld!
My advice would be take it slow and think twice. You're in a nice car so don't feel like you need to race at every stop light or drive fast to be cool, your car is pretty cool so let that do the talking for now.
Enjoy!
My advice would be take it slow and think twice. You're in a nice car so don't feel like you need to race at every stop light or drive fast to be cool, your car is pretty cool so let that do the talking for now.
Enjoy!
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Hi there
I kind of have been given unlimited use of a 2008 C Class CDI 220.
Will drivers experienced in this model please tell me what I need to know about this fabulous vehicle in terms of features etc as it did not come with a handbook.The only problem seems to be the front right sport light/spot that blinks every now and then.
Looking forward to your replies.
I kind of have been given unlimited use of a 2008 C Class CDI 220.
Will drivers experienced in this model please tell me what I need to know about this fabulous vehicle in terms of features etc as it did not come with a handbook.The only problem seems to be the front right sport light/spot that blinks every now and then.
Looking forward to your replies.
