Joining the W204 with a 2012 Sport Sedan!
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From: Brunei
2012 C250 Sports Sedan / Fire Opal
Joining the W204 with a 2012 Sport Sedan!
Hi Guys! 
I will be picking up my c250 equipped with sport package next week and cant wait to get around in this car. I went for a test drive earlier in the day and found it has great response for a 1.8t car. Loving the red colour, which is fire opal (also called MARS RED in some other countries). it caught my attention straightaway. It is currently in the dealership, waiting for it to be ready and should be picking it up next week. Cant wait to get to know more of the car.
The eco START/Stop feature is something i am not used too yet tho. what do u guys think of it? i been looking in the forum for mods done to this facelift model but there is not much atm. if u guys do have any pics, please share! looking forward to MB C-Class (W204) more!!
I will be picking up my c250 equipped with sport package next week and cant wait to get around in this car. I went for a test drive earlier in the day and found it has great response for a 1.8t car. Loving the red colour, which is fire opal (also called MARS RED in some other countries). it caught my attention straightaway. It is currently in the dealership, waiting for it to be ready and should be picking it up next week. Cant wait to get to know more of the car.
The eco START/Stop feature is something i am not used too yet tho. what do u guys think of it? i been looking in the forum for mods done to this facelift model but there is not much atm. if u guys do have any pics, please share!
looking forward to MB C-Class (W204) more!!
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'08 Mercedes C300
Welcome to the forum 
I can imagine a bright red car catching my attention right away as well!
I'm disappointed that there isn't a way to turn the Start/Stop feature off like in the 4 cylinder BMW engine. Although it's an economical feature, it is very abrupt and I would think that it'd raise some concerns during the test drive.
I can imagine a bright red car catching my attention right away as well!I'm disappointed that there isn't a way to turn the Start/Stop feature off like in the 4 cylinder BMW engine. Although it's an economical feature, it is very abrupt and I would think that it'd raise some concerns during the test drive.
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2012 C250 Sports Sedan / Fire Opal
Welcome to the forum I can imagine a bright red car catching my attention right away as well!
I'm disappointed that there isn't a way to turn the Start/Stop feature off like in the 4 cylinder BMW engine. Although it's an economical feature, it is very abrupt and I would think that it'd raise some concerns during the test drive.
I can imagine a bright red car catching my attention right away as well!I'm disappointed that there isn't a way to turn the Start/Stop feature off like in the 4 cylinder BMW engine. Although it's an economical feature, it is very abrupt and I would think that it'd raise some concerns during the test drive.
Yea it was kinda weird for me at first as the car was so quite and i feel the engine died lol. after releasing the brakes, it turn back on almost instantly. i will test it out to see how much difference in mpg with it turned off when i get my hands on it. There is a way to switch off the Start/Stop feature by turning off the eco mode at the central console. Lucky for that lol.
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'08 Mercedes C300
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2012 C250 Sports Sedan / Fire Opal
Best part the dealership is throwing a lucky draw for this 25 c250 units, whereby the prize is a SLK 350 AMG package. Fingers-crossed!
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Other than factory accessories, no mods yet. Was thinking about a Burger Motorsports tune, but quite frankly after driving it for 6,000 miles I have decided that the stock power is more than enough for my needs.
I think a single bar SL style grille and tinted windows are in the future. I have a rare color and like how it looks stock for the most part. Strangely my car does not have the normal 2012 rear spoiler but has what appears to be a C350 spoiler from the factory.
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2012 C250 Sports Sedan / Fire Opal
I got mine back in April after a 5 month wait because I wanted the lighting package. For the 2012s, the lighting package caused huge delays in the US if ordered.
Other than factory accessories, no mods yet. Was thinking about a Burger Motorsports tune, but quite frankly after driving it for 6,000 miles I have decided that the stock power is more than enough for my needs.
I think a single bar SL style grille and tinted windows are in the future. I have a rare color and like how it looks stock for the most part. Strangely my car does not have the normal 2012 rear spoiler but has what appears to be a C350 spoiler from the factory.
Other than factory accessories, no mods yet. Was thinking about a Burger Motorsports tune, but quite frankly after driving it for 6,000 miles I have decided that the stock power is more than enough for my needs.
I think a single bar SL style grille and tinted windows are in the future. I have a rare color and like how it looks stock for the most part. Strangely my car does not have the normal 2012 rear spoiler but has what appears to be a C350 spoiler from the factory.
Which rare colour are u refering too? share some pics! i am planning to get addon CF parts.
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2012 C250 Sports Sedan / Fire Opal
Thanks! yea the car is being prep. it will be wierd if they let me take the car like that lol. no way i am gonna accept it haha. Hope to see and learn more here!
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From: Germantown, MD/Rehoboth Beach, DE
2024 GLS450
I'm traveling right now so I don't have any pics on the computer - I have a few in my garage on here (click the link under my username).
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2012 C250 Sports Sedan / Fire Opal
in the US, the color is called Sapphire Grey. It is a grey with blue and green tones to it - it was only available on the 2012 sedans and from what I gather did not sell well.
I'm traveling right now so I don't have any pics on the computer - I have a few in my garage on here (click the link under my username).
I'm traveling right now so I don't have any pics on the computer - I have a few in my garage on here (click the link under my username).
