C300 makes me feel like a old man!
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LOL. You guys are funny. This guy is obviously trying to stir sh** up.
And if not, what kind of low confident crazy cares about how "old my car makes me feel"? Especially one that IS ONE OF THOSE "OLD" PEOPLE, AS THEY THEMSELVES PUT IT?!?!
I agree here. To me, the C-Class is kind of a "kids/youth car" of the Luxury makers segment (i.e 3-Series, IS, C, etc.)
Now, of course, as prices go up, EVERY car will be for older people. A C-Class isn't the most expensive car in the world, but it's enough that most young'ins can't afford it. You move up to an E, then S, then SL, and CL, SLS, etc., the demo just gets older, as those are who naturally can afford it.
To me, if there are too many "kids" driving my car, then it's time for me to step it up to the next level.
.... And for the record, while we're all stating our ages, I'm under 30.
And if not, what kind of low confident crazy cares about how "old my car makes me feel"? Especially one that IS ONE OF THOSE "OLD" PEOPLE, AS THEY THEMSELVES PUT IT?!?!
I guess it depends where you are... in Socal I don't (or maybe I should say very very very rarely) see anyone over 30 driving a C-Class. For 40-yr-olds, the standard here is CL, CLS, S, ML, GL... or at least an E-Class. C-Class is viewed as a teen-to-young-adult car here (same as BMW 3-Series).
Now, of course, as prices go up, EVERY car will be for older people. A C-Class isn't the most expensive car in the world, but it's enough that most young'ins can't afford it. You move up to an E, then S, then SL, and CL, SLS, etc., the demo just gets older, as those are who naturally can afford it.
To me, if there are too many "kids" driving my car, then it's time for me to step it up to the next level.
.... And for the record, while we're all stating our ages, I'm under 30.
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09 C300S 4M
It's all made up in your mind! In my area there's lots of people 60+ that drive Honda Civics. Also where I live, the c-class is driven primarily by 30-40 year old mothers. It doesn't really matter though, if you're buying a vehicle that a certain age segment drives, you'll be very limited in your selection. Go for what makes you happy to hell with who else is driving it 
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I guess it depends where you are... in Socal I don't (or maybe I should say very very very rarely) see anyone over 30 driving a C-Class. For 40-yr-olds, the standard here is CL, CLS, S, ML, GL... or at least an E-Class. C-Class is viewed as a teen-to-young-adult car here (same as BMW 3-Series).
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I'm 42 and love my C300, I like the combination of a luxury car with an aggressive look and ride. I will never put down a BMW 3 series, but it's gotten kinda sterile in the looks department unlike the Benz.
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That is true in SoCal. I moved to Austin, TX few years ago from Irvine, Orange county. I see older folks in Austin driving Benz and younger folks driving BMW. Anyway, I love exterior and interior design of C300 over any BMWs. Elegent and luxury look of C300 sport sedan are the factors for me to purchase it.
Well, if you "love the exterior and interior design of the C300 over any BMWs", and that the "elegent and luxury look of the C300 sport sedan are the factors for [you] to purchase it", then why do you care who else drives the same model car?
For me, grandpas can (and do) drive W211 E350's, but I really don't care... I "love" my car the same! IMHO, it's a lot easier (and less stressful) in life if you stop worrying what OTHERS do/think, and just care about/do what YOU* think is right!
* NOTE: This statement is made in reference to and applies to car preference and other similar choices/decisions that do not adversely affect other parties, peoples, or entities. If a choice/decision shall/will affect another party(ies), people(s), or entity(ies), then those factors should be taken into account due to future consequences that may/will be sustained by all parties, peoples, or entities depending on the choice/decision made (not to mention honesty, morals, and sense of duty/honor/humanity).
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If you feel your C300 is not giving you the driving pleasure you desire, I recommend picking up a C 6.3 AMG (conditions below). You'll fly in this car! Just make sure to have a pool of funds for this purchase, which includes your upgrade payment from a C300, tyres/brakes every 10-15k depending how aggressively you drive, and lots of fuel (this car likes to drink). After hitting the pedal, the acceleration coupled with amazing exhaust note - there is no way a C 6.3 AMG will make you feel old!
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I was set on a B7 Audi S4. I was going to the Audi dealer (which is right next to the Mercedes Dealer) to check out a certified Nogaro blue S4 when I saw a new steel grey C300 sport in front of the Mercedes dealer. I never made it to the Audi dealer, and that very C-class has been in my garage for 2 years now. I'm 25 and feel like the C-class is youthful yet sophisticated and perfect for where I'm at in life in regards to price, space and fair performance that makes sense for a daily driver. All of my friends love it and imo it stands out a little more than the 3-series.
As a side note, I still love those S4's...
As a side note, I still love those S4's...
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I'm at that point in life where part of me still feels like a kid and part of me is trying really hard to grow up..and the w204 kind of mirrors that. It's youthful with a bit of sophistication.
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LOL. 
.... Come to think of it, it's like a weird force, a magical superpower, that becomes of me when I step into my E-Class. It's like, I jump into the future some 2 decades or so.
Weird. Who knew M-B builds Time-Machines.
.... Come to think of it, it's like a weird force, a magical superpower, that becomes of me when I step into my E-Class. It's like, I jump into the future some 2 decades or so.
Weird. Who knew M-B builds Time-Machines.
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Exactly. I'm critical as hell about cars and mods, so it's all fair game.
Some nicer old gent who was VERY interested in my old W211, was on the phone telling me it's exactly what he's looking for, said straight up "I'm willing to pay a good price for a good car", seemed charmed by our conversation, just was a heavenly Used Car selling experience all in all. Had a time he wanted to check it out, etc. etc.
.... Calls back the next day, and states, with a tone in his voice as if he just saw my face on the News as a Wanted man, that he will "have to pass.... Sorry".
I call back, and ask, out of curiosity, "what turned you off to the car"?.... He hesitantly says, now in an old-timer lecturing mode, yet still a bit of a "nervous.... I don't to have to really say this" tone, that the "tinted tail lights and tinted windows" were a turn off/sent the wrong message, and this mood-swing happened after talking with his WIFE!! Of course, the Woman are always the culprits.
He said, "if you're really serious about selling the car, I'd take that stuff off".
I was annoyed, but yeah, he had a point, and you gotta watch out about who you're dealing with. Oh well.
Some nicer old gent who was VERY interested in my old W211, was on the phone telling me it's exactly what he's looking for, said straight up "I'm willing to pay a good price for a good car", seemed charmed by our conversation, just was a heavenly Used Car selling experience all in all. Had a time he wanted to check it out, etc. etc.
.... Calls back the next day, and states, with a tone in his voice as if he just saw my face on the News as a Wanted man, that he will "have to pass.... Sorry".
I call back, and ask, out of curiosity, "what turned you off to the car"?.... He hesitantly says, now in an old-timer lecturing mode, yet still a bit of a "nervous.... I don't to have to really say this" tone, that the "tinted tail lights and tinted windows" were a turn off/sent the wrong message, and this mood-swing happened after talking with his WIFE!! Of course, the Woman are always the culprits.
He said, "if you're really serious about selling the car, I'd take that stuff off".
I was annoyed, but yeah, he had a point, and you gotta watch out about who you're dealing with. Oh well.
