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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Hi guys, I am new here and need to ask the Q.... Should I grab a 2011 C350 4matic or not ? Haven't had an MB since my '03 E500 sport pkg.

I drove the car (C350), it is quite nice.. noticed a bit of "marbling" in the steering wheel over bigger bumps.. Have you guys noticed that ? Like a front end rattle ?

Thx for any comments/testimonials about your C350.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by tgscan
Hi guys, I am new here and need to ask the Q.... Should I grab a 2011 C350 4matic or not ? Haven't had an MB since my '03 E500 sport pkg.

I drove the car (C350), it is quite nice.. noticed a bit of "marbling" in the steering wheel over bigger bumps.. Have you guys noticed that ? Like a front end rattle ?

Thx for any comments/testimonials about your C350.
If you live in the US, 4Matic is not offered. If you need AWD you will have to look for a C300.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by JFOUR
If you live in the US, 4Matic is not offered. If you need AWD you will have to look for a C300.
I am in Toronto, so we have lots of these around.. Thx for the info
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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If you live in areas that receive plenty of snow, I would recommend the 4matic, as it's a nice compromise of style and all wheel drive. In the US, there are only (3) different configurations C300 Sport, C300 4Matic and C300 Luxury. i really can't speak in the 4Matic, as I have never driven one. But my C300 when I had one, didn't exibit any front end rattle. Now my C63 rides rather hard due to it's nature, performance and suspension setup.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Without going into much detail, I'll say that I've owned my C350 for a year and a half now with no regrets. Also, I haven't noticed any front end rattle like your talking about. Maybe it was just the car you test drove? Good luck though..feel free to ask any questions and keep us updated on which direction you go!
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by SCguy08
Without going into much detail, I'll say that I've owned my C350 for a year and a half now with no regrets. Also, I haven't noticed any front end rattle like your talking about. Maybe it was just the car you test drove? Good luck though..feel free to ask any questions and keep us updated on which direction you go!
Thx for the replies gang.

2010 C63 under my *** next week. Wow !

Got beat-up a bit on the '97 993 trade, but also got $7500. off list.

Scissors !?!? .. Meet "Drivers License"
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tgscan
Thx for the replies gang.

2010 C63 under my *** next week. Wow !

Got beat-up a bit on the '97 993 trade, but also got $7500. off list.

Scissors !?!? .. Meet "Drivers License"
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Old Sep 11, 2010 | 01:18 AM
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AWESOME. I'm considering making the swap to a 63' in the next few months. Be sure and post pics. Def. deserves a very large CONGRATS
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:30 AM
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AWESOME. I'm considering making the swap to a 63' in the next few months. Be sure and post pics. Def. deserves a very large CONGRATS
Thx guys, what a car !!

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 10:49 AM
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The young lad liked the Nav/Radio pop-up thing for sure !!... I liked the big POWER !





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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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OMFG I love it id get it in white though but to each his own. but what a car i can only begin to imagine all the mods that can be done
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 2xk818
OMFG I love it id get it in white though but to each his own. but what a car i can only begin to imagine all the mods that can be done
I hear ya on the white bro. Was a tough one, but in the end the Black Stallion won !

I was gonna grab a C350 4-matic in white, very hot looking for sure.
May still add that, and call it "the wifes car" LOL.
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 12:03 PM
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I hear ya on the white bro. Was a tough one, but in the end the Black Stallion won !

I was gonna grab a C350 4-matic in white, very hot looking for sure.
May still add that, and call it "the wifes car" LOL.
Haha congrats either way lol. post some pics after u get the new car...
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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by 2xk818
Haha congrats either way lol. post some pics after u get the new car...
Will do, should be tomo or Tuesday.

Thx
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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No regrets !

It's awesome !




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