If you could change ONE thing about the C-Class what would it be?
07-24-2009, 03:09 AM
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c180 kompressor amg pack 2008 august
I BELIEVE THE PROBLEM WITH HORSE POWER STANDS BECAUSE OF THE COMPANYS POLICY THEY SAY "IF YOU WANT MORE POWER BUY THE NEXT BETTER MORE EXPENSIVE MODEL" THAT IS THE ONLY REASON
07-24-2009, 03:22 AM
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2015 Carrara White Metallic Porsche Cayman
people arent going to say "oh, the C350 could use a bit more power, i guess i'll get a C63" ..no, they'll head to Infiniti/Bmw
07-24-2009, 03:28 AM
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yes but why the people in mb dont produce more powerfull cars i am sick of every japanese car being faster than me! but i also have the smaller engine so i shouldnt be complaining i gues stell other manufacturers produce more hp with small (1.8 litre turbocharged cars) engines than my MB with a mere 169.3hp the car is heavy it demands more power so for me the only solution is to go buy the c350 (more hp more cc) but the problem is that in greece if you buy a car with 3000cc or more they will kick your *** with taxes
07-24-2009, 09:27 AM
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2009 C300 Sport 4matic
A few things to fix:
1. More Horsepower (C300 = 250hp; C350 = 300hp).
2. Better iPod control. Show song/artist on display screen. The H/K stereo is awesome.
3. Back-up camera standard w/ Navi.
Still love the car. It's better looking than the Audi A4, the BMW 3 and Infiniti G.
1. More Horsepower (C300 = 250hp; C350 = 300hp).
2. Better iPod control. Show song/artist on display screen. The H/K stereo is awesome.
3. Back-up camera standard w/ Navi.
Still love the car. It's better looking than the Audi A4, the BMW 3 and Infiniti G.
07-24-2009, 03:04 PM
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Buttons
I would like the Sport button moved to next the Manual button with different feel or to steering wheel.
Also would like the circulation button of aircon on steering wheel.
Also would like the circulation button of aircon on steering wheel.
07-24-2009, 03:20 PM
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Possibility to specify sports steering wheel on non-AMG pack cars, just like you can in a BMW or Audi. Starting to hate the thin, awkward, unprofiled rim of the 4-spoke 'comfort' wheel (though the leather quality and steering controls are excellent). Would be nice if the same thing applied for sports seats, although that's not such a big problem given that the multi-contour seats are at least as good to sit in (not as good looking though).
07-25-2009, 04:26 AM
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You guys are forgetting the C-class is suppose to be luxury first, performance second for the price range it is located in. The C350/C300 all have enough power to cruise around town and go about the daily business.
For those complaing how the competition can get +300hp with their 3.5L engines, please take a look at their dynographs. To get that much power, you'll need to spin the engine very fast, which would be very tiring for the driver to keep the engine boiling near the redline.
Instead of looking at Horsepower, look at the torque figures. You'll soon realize that the torque output by this engine is equivalent to those of its competitors and is fact a very good engine for the job it was designed to do, which is to cruise around town comfortably without being wringed to the redline every single time. The C-class is an entry luxury car that does it's job very well, it is not a race car.
For those complaing how the competition can get +300hp with their 3.5L engines, please take a look at their dynographs. To get that much power, you'll need to spin the engine very fast, which would be very tiring for the driver to keep the engine boiling near the redline.
Instead of looking at Horsepower, look at the torque figures. You'll soon realize that the torque output by this engine is equivalent to those of its competitors and is fact a very good engine for the job it was designed to do, which is to cruise around town comfortably without being wringed to the redline every single time. The C-class is an entry luxury car that does it's job very well, it is not a race car.
07-25-2009, 08:54 PM
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'08 C 300 Sport, '01 SL 500 & '08 Nissan Frontier SE Crew Cab 4WD
I've got an '08 Sport.
> More comfy seats, the standard MB Tex seating is fine long as you don't drive the car for more than an hour. After that it about as comfy as a park bench.
> I would like to see LED daytime lights like the new E-Class but we all know they are coming soon anyway, I suspect 2011.
> I wish the tails were all LED and matched the CHMSL and turn signal LED's
> I wish traction control could be 100% disabled.
> I wish side sun shades were optional or featured.
> I think at this price point the trunk should be 100% lined, my car has metal showing under the package tray.
> C300 hp should be 250/260 and C350 hp should be north of 300.
I'm sure I could come up with more, these are just a few off the top of my head.
> More comfy seats, the standard MB Tex seating is fine long as you don't drive the car for more than an hour. After that it about as comfy as a park bench.
> I would like to see LED daytime lights like the new E-Class but we all know they are coming soon anyway, I suspect 2011.
> I wish the tails were all LED and matched the CHMSL and turn signal LED's
> I wish traction control could be 100% disabled.
> I wish side sun shades were optional or featured.
> I think at this price point the trunk should be 100% lined, my car has metal showing under the package tray.
> C300 hp should be 250/260 and C350 hp should be north of 300.
I'm sure I could come up with more, these are just a few off the top of my head.
07-25-2009, 09:16 PM
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'86 190E, '93 CAMRY V6 XLE, '94 626-LXV6, '96 328is, '09 C350
manual for C350, More horsepower at least 325hp.. 3 stage traction control, limited slip differential, and real hand brake..
07-25-2009, 11:56 PM
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C350
They sell a 292 hp C350 engine in germany... why not here? >.>
Anywho, I'll be getting the 2nd gen W204, so I'll likely see some of these improvs
(camaro for now)
Anywho, I'll be getting the 2nd gen W204, so I'll likely see some of these improvs
(camaro for now)
11-21-2009, 03:25 PM
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MEMORY SEATING!!! It took me forever to find a perfect seating position and then the dealership moved my seat when I went in for a minor warranty repair...now I can't get comfortable in my damn car again! I'm constantly moving around in my seat and adjusting the seat to find that "sweet spot" again. This is my fifth new car in 8 years and never had this problem before...
11-21-2009, 03:37 PM
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Lexus IS 350 F Sport
I know it's been said already but i'll say it myself yet ...again 
C350 with 4matic for us folks in the U.S.
A manual tranny for the above would be really nice
Once again here in the U.S. the Keyless Start would be nice also so i wouldnt have to go digging into my bag when i go to my car. Luuved this feature in my 06 IS250
Uhhh one other thing ... LED's everywhere hehehe !!
C350 with 4matic for us folks in the U.S.
A manual tranny for the above would be really nice
Once again here in the U.S. the Keyless Start would be nice also so i wouldnt have to go digging into my bag when i go to my car. Luuved this feature in my 06 IS250
Uhhh one other thing ... LED's everywhere hehehe !!
11-22-2009, 01:42 AM
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Longer travel suspension for rough roads & culverts.
More pliable suspension overshort sharp bumpy road surface.
Slightly better ground clearance.
Higher profile tyres ie 65's.
ie why not produce a C Class with a 'county pack'.
But I love it for better or worse, richer or........
More pliable suspension overshort sharp bumpy road surface.
Slightly better ground clearance.
Higher profile tyres ie 65's.
ie why not produce a C Class with a 'county pack'.
But I love it for better or worse, richer or........
11-22-2009, 03:41 PM
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'09 C300 Sport 4Matic Arctic White
Folding rear seats as standard, not buried in P2 !!! 
Forced to put my mountain bike in the back seat =( I lined the back with 20ft of carpet from home depot ...
Forced to put my mountain bike in the back seat =( I lined the back with 20ft of carpet from home depot ...
11-23-2009, 07:56 PM
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A minimum of 300 HP for the C350 model would be a nice starter and less hard plastic on the doors. Since we're complaining, it doesn't make sense that the sports model is limited to 130 mph when it is equiped with tires that are clearly capable of way more.
