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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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About to pull the trigger on C300

I just sold my '03 Porsche 911. I've been driving my '92 MB 190E that I've had and maintained for years. I've been looking for a C350, but came upon a very nice C300 Luxury with 49K with a very good price. I loved the speed and power of the 911, but find the 190E satisfying cruising down the interstate. Am I going to regret not having the extra power of the C350 over the C300. I will use as a highway cruiser.
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Old Dec 14, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Find a 2013, if you've got the cash. Personally, I don't like the pre-2012 interiors, and the 2013 can make ~320 hp with a tune, same as that model year C350. I know when I was considering a C, used 2011's were going for only a little under a new 2013 at the time.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 02:26 AM
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You will really enjoy the new 3.5L direct injection motor in the newer C300 & C350. If you are buying pre 2013 then the c350 is worth the extra investment.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 02:30 AM
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Not sure what year you are looking at but make sure you don't have any humming noise coming from the transmission at 40-45 mph. Mine (08 4matic) has it, very faint and high pitched noise from the transmission area. When I tap on the gas pedal at those same speeds it goes away (and comes back when I let off). Might be the TC, hope like hell it is just a shifter clip or something else though. Done some research here and now a a bit scared
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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Either would be fine. Just know that the C350 is RWD only. And that is good. Don't get a C300 with 4MATIC as you will need a new transmission.

So, get a C350 or a 2008-2011 C300 RWD. All 2012+ C300 are 4MATIC only
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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2012 and older are slugs.
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by stratman1954
2012 and older are slugs.
Depends on what he wants/finds.....even as far back as my 09, one can feel that rear wheel drive with a stick benefits from having two fewer parasitic losses than all wheel drive and an automatic!
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 03:29 PM
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C350 with agility package.

I have owned a C300 and C350 and there is no comparison. The C300 is slow.

The C350 with the sport button will surprise you.

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Originally Posted by stratman1954
2012 and older are slugs.
Not with a tune
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Old Dec 16, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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I decided that I want a C350. Here's the car in question if anyone is interested. 2008 C300 1 owner 49k miles $16,500
http://www.mercedesoffortmyers.com/u...715c923993.htm
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