C300 or Maxima
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Steel Grey Metallic C63!!
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Yes, you can do that stuff to a leased car. Depending on the dealership, they'll let you return it as is if it's just minor stuff like that. Even if they make you change it back, just change the bulbs out.
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Actually not at all, the Maxima is just fugly and way overstyled. If I wanted a large, feature packed sedan I'd rather have the new Taurus SHO.
I just think Japanese sedans in general are all ugly. They're either way too bland or way too overstyled. The only one I genuinely liked was the last generation Acura TL. I always thought it was a great looking car, but we all know what Honda did to the new one.
How does this happen....
I just think Japanese sedans in general are all ugly. They're either way too bland or way too overstyled. The only one I genuinely liked was the last generation Acura TL. I always thought it was a great looking car, but we all know what Honda did to the new one.
How does this happen....
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Actually not at all, the Maxima is just fugly and way overstyled. If I wanted a large, feature packed sedan I'd rather have the new Taurus SHO.
I just think Japanese sedans in general are all ugly. They're either way too bland or way too overstyled. The only one I genuinely liked was the last generation Acura TL. I always thought it was a great looking car, but we all know what Honda did to the new one.
How does this happen....
I just think Japanese sedans in general are all ugly. They're either way too bland or way too overstyled. The only one I genuinely liked was the last generation Acura TL. I always thought it was a great looking car, but we all know what Honda did to the new one.
How does this happen....
And I must admit, the interior of the G37 was gorgeous. But I wasn't too fond of its rear. Then again, I'm not THAT fond of my C's rear either...kinda fat seeing how the lower bumper sticks out. Even my friends have commented the same
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Well sure they have their on and offs, but I meant in terms of how most people here seem to only judge by outer appearance....Although I must agree with you on the TL. I really dislike their new styling. I loved the old styling on the TL and TL-S very, very much.
And I must admit, the interior of the G37 was gorgeous. But I wasn't too fond of its rear. Then again, I'm not THAT fond of my C's rear either...kinda fat seeing how the lower bumper sticks out. Even my friends have commented the same
And I must admit, the interior of the G37 was gorgeous. But I wasn't too fond of its rear. Then again, I'm not THAT fond of my C's rear either...kinda fat seeing how the lower bumper sticks out. Even my friends have commented the same
, I have to agree that the rear is probaly one of my unfavorable part of the car exterior speaking, I think the tailights that angles downward make the rear look smaller than it really is. Speaking of that, how many of you would choose a type-s over our C?
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It is sad to see a Mercedes even compared to a Maxima. However that is Mercedes fault for not offering more in the C class. The G37 and the Hyundai Genesis should scare Mercedes into increasing their engine power, offering more equipment as standard, and lowering their price (good luck). On paper, the Hyundai Genesis is equal to a MBZ E550 and it costs about the same as a C Class. So there are much better alternatives to the Maxima in terms of what you might compare to the C Class. That being said, I still bought the C class!
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It is sad to see a Mercedes even compared to a Maxima. However that is Mercedes fault for not offering more in the C class. The G37 and the Hyundai Genesis should scare Mercedes into increasing their engine power, offering more equipment as standard, and lowering their price (good luck). On paper, the Hyundai Genesis is equal to a MBZ E550 and it costs about the same as a C Class. So there are much better alternatives to the Maxima in terms of what you might compare to the C Class. That being said, I still bought the C class!
I think it really the respectable name, once Hyundai has a reputation like MB (which will probably never happen), they would also charge more for their cars.
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It's been rather popular in the Asian market (particularly Korea no doubt) and is causing quite the stir in America now. http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/04/08...e-mean-pamper/
They're also ditching the typical user's manual and replacing it with an iPad. Ridiculous? Yes. Undesirable? Probably not :P
But before anyone else says the car is overstyled, I will say myself, the car is a bit overstyled in that the front bumper seems a bit...busy. At least there are no Hyundai H's on the car.
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Before purchasing my C, I really wanted to opt for the TL Type-S , I have to agree that the rear is probaly one of my unfavorable part of the car exterior speaking, I think the tailights that angles downward make the rear look smaller than it really is. Speaking of that, how many of you would choose a type-s over our C?
, I have to agree that the rear is probaly one of my unfavorable part of the car exterior speaking, I think the tailights that angles downward make the rear look smaller than it really is. Speaking of that, how many of you would choose a type-s over our C?I have seen a black TL in North Atlanta with the beak blacked out and that really seems to help out.
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I don't know man, the Equus may possibly nudge Hyundai into MBZ's territory soon It's been rather popular in the Asian market (particularly Korea no doubt) and is causing quite the stir in America now.
http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/04/08...e-mean-pamper/
They're also ditching the typical user's manual and replacing it with an iPad. Ridiculous? Yes. Undesirable? Probably not :P
But before anyone else says the car is overstyled, I will say myself, the car is a bit overstyled in that the front bumper seems a bit...busy. At least there are no Hyundai H's on the car.
It's been rather popular in the Asian market (particularly Korea no doubt) and is causing quite the stir in America now. http://www.egmcartech.com/2010/04/08...e-mean-pamper/
They're also ditching the typical user's manual and replacing it with an iPad. Ridiculous? Yes. Undesirable? Probably not :P
But before anyone else says the car is overstyled, I will say myself, the car is a bit overstyled in that the front bumper seems a bit...busy. At least there are no Hyundai H's on the car.
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thanks guys for all the input.. i just went to test drive the benz and maxima again, i like the benz feel more, it is a tank and much quicker, the maxima is more powerful but i like when i step on the pedal it MOVES and that is a big thing to me....the 1 flaw in the benz is the pop out navi that thing is hideous but i love love the outside of the car i always have... but here is the problem i am literally clueless when it comes to mods on a car.. for example
i want HID fogs, that is a must, on a black car to have them on during the day looks hott
i want it lowered, and i want rims
nothing too fancy but just classy looking
id be willing to pay someone on these boards if they live in NJ to install the HID fogs for me
i want HID fogs, that is a must, on a black car to have them on during the day looks hott
i want it lowered, and i want rims
nothing too fancy but just classy looking
id be willing to pay someone on these boards if they live in NJ to install the HID fogs for me
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I have to honestly say that our C is already low as it is, from the lowering point of the front bumper there is only rougly about 4-5 inches of clearance from the ground. My philosophy is that a car never be too low. If this wasnt daily driver I would lowered it also.
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Lower that beast and add some sways while you are add it. Sways will tighten up the steering a little bit.
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I have to honestly say that our C is already low as it is, from the lowering point of the front bumper there is only rougly about 4-5 inches of clearance from the ground. My philosophy is that a car never be too low. If this wasnt daily driver I would lowered it also.
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What type of car did you drive before this? Honestly the stock handling on the car sucks. There is too much body roll and the steering is loose. Without the dynamic handling package I probably would have bout and Audi S4 with drive select which allows you to adjust throttle response, dampening, and shift points...although you can't be continuously variable dampening on the Mercedes.
Lower that beast and add some sways while you are add it. Sways will tighten up the steering a little bit.
Lower that beast and add some sways while you are add it. Sways will tighten up the steering a little bit.
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Guess its all relative because all of those turn boats (I've never driven a TL though). I always think handling can be improved though. Once you've driven a ride that handles well it's really hard to settle for less.
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The C with the C63 rims and tires really do improve stability of the car, especially during cornerting, but yes the feel on the steering is still not there, but I guess that is just how MB cars are. My S absolutely has the best handling I can think out of a roadster, it is a pure drivers car with great feel to the steering and the turning ratio is amazing and the handling is none the less perfect. But again they are two different type of car with two different cup of tea.
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Between the 2 I would say C bec the payments are so similar.
I have been looking to lease a C as well but could not find anyone willing to go under $400 (with p1 only plus htd seats)
Let me know who you are dealing with so I could give them a call
I have been looking to lease a C as well but could not find anyone willing to go under $400 (with p1 only plus htd seats)
Let me know who you are dealing with so I could give them a call
Wake up !!!!! C300 is calling you ....
