Considering c300 sport with stick
08-10-2009, 08:25 PM
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Considering c300 sport with stick
'Trying to decide between c300 and 328i. both pretty stripped down. I am not open to the 4Matic as I only drive a stick. I am on long island.
Any thought on driving the c300 as primary car in snow?
Any thoughts on this car compared to 328i?
Any thought on driving the c300 as primary car in snow?
Any thoughts on this car compared to 328i?
08-10-2009, 09:08 PM
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2008 C300 Sport 6M
I have a c300 stick and love it. Picked it over the 328i because I hate the looks of the bmw sedan. I think both are pretty mediocre in the snow unless you go with the 4matic or xi. Although if you get proper winter tires you'll certainly manage; I live in Vermont and haven't had any problems. The manual tranny is well worth it.
08-10-2009, 09:44 PM
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The 328 was on my short list as well but I went with the Benz for sooo many little details which make it easier and more pleasing to live with on a daily basis. The manual trans works well but is not the slickest shifter in the world...not bad but not awesome either.
08-10-2009, 10:23 PM
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2008 Mercedes C350
One more 328i........... Im so sick of seeing BMW on the streets. they should not be considered luxury cars anymore since you see more 328i on the streets tham hondas or nissans.
08-10-2009, 10:28 PM
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With Blizzak WS60 on my C300 Sport rwd 6 speed, Michigan winters never posed a problem...went through snow and on ice surprisingly well. Agree with other comments on the stick...ideal car would be MB with BMW trans, but rest of the car makes up for it.
