Anyone else losing interest in their W205?
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Anyone else losing interest in their W205?
Maybe it’s because I’m coming from a highly modified Camaro and a BMWZ4 roadster that nothing about this car excites me anymore.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s a beautiful car! But it’s been 6 months and I’m ready to move on. Unfortunately I still have 2 ½ years left on my lease
Don’t get me wrong. It’s a beautiful car! But it’s been 6 months and I’m ready to move on. Unfortunately I still have 2 ½ years left on my lease
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I track my Porsche when I need an adrenaline rush. I bought my C300 for its style, AWD capability, economy with performance, comfort, its technology, and its impressive interior.
After the new car excitement wore off, as it does with all cars, all I'm left with is a thoroughly enjoyable sedan that does everything I expected it to do. IMHO, there's no other AWD compact sedan being offered that has more going for it right now.
After the new car excitement wore off, as it does with all cars, all I'm left with is a thoroughly enjoyable sedan that does everything I expected it to do. IMHO, there's no other AWD compact sedan being offered that has more going for it right now.
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I track my Porsche when I need an adrenaline rush. I bought my C300 for its style, AWD capability, economy with performance, comfort, its technology, and its impressive interior.
After the new car excitement wore off, as it does with all cars, all I'm left with is a thoroughly enjoyable sedan that does everything I expected it to do. IMHO, there's no other AWD compact sedan being offered that has more going for it right now.
After the new car excitement wore off, as it does with all cars, all I'm left with is a thoroughly enjoyable sedan that does everything I expected it to do. IMHO, there's no other AWD compact sedan being offered that has more going for it right now.
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I have three cars on my list that I'm researching. Porsche Cayman, Alpha Romeo 4C, and the Lotus Evora. Ideally I would love to be able to keep the C300 and get one of my "toys" for weekend fun. Right now I have to find something that will once again add some excitement to my 45 minute daily commute. I just didn't think that the W205 thrill would wear off so soon.
If you can, try to keep the C300 for its practicality and add a fun toy to the mix.
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Before the economy disintegrated in 2008, I was very highly paid and could change out a car pretty much anytime I wanted. People once asked if I had joined "The Car Of The Month" club. Now that I'm in a much different financial situation (I do OK, but nowhere nearly as well as I once did), I've had to train myself to be satisfied with things longer than I ever thought I'd have to. I've been driving my current E350 Couple for 4 years, which is a complete record for me. I plan to hold onto the C longer.
Changing out cars is very expensive. Perhaps you might consider another hobby that doesn't cost as much and gives you a rush when you get something new. I have one as I'm into higher end Mechanical Movement watches. Every six months or so, I'll either sell one of my watches, or if a great deal on one comes up, add a watch and I've found it scratches the "I want something else" itch quite nicely.
Changing out cars is very expensive. Perhaps you might consider another hobby that doesn't cost as much and gives you a rush when you get something new. I have one as I'm into higher end Mechanical Movement watches. Every six months or so, I'll either sell one of my watches, or if a great deal on one comes up, add a watch and I've found it scratches the "I want something else" itch quite nicely.
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I would love to swap it out for the AMG GT but that car is way over budget. I'll see if I can get Porsche to buy out my lease. It my be cheaper for me to hold on to it for a couple more years.
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I love it for what I bought it for, my one and only car, daily driver, which is stylish, comfortable, drives well, has lots of tech gear. If I was looking for a thrilling car I don't think this is what I would have picked, although I'm not sure what would really be thrilling in this price range. You really need a C63 or maybe the 450 to have any "thrill" factor, unless you were previously driving a Lexus.
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If you like a Camaro, you did make an insane decision to buy a C300. I can understand why you would be un-happy. A typical buyer of a MB C300 would not be buying a Camaro and vice-versa. They are worlds-apart.
It is quite evident from your various posts as well. The sooner you sell your C300 and buy a Camaro like car, you would be much happier. BMWZ4 is a great choice but you can not drive that for daily purpose, it would be in-practical. That leaves you with a Camaro!
It is quite evident from your various posts as well. The sooner you sell your C300 and buy a Camaro like car, you would be much happier. BMWZ4 is a great choice but you can not drive that for daily purpose, it would be in-practical. That leaves you with a Camaro!
Maybe it’s because I’m coming from a highly modified Camaro and a BMWZ4 roadster that nothing about this car excites me anymore.
Don’t get me wrong. It’s a beautiful car! But it’s been 6 months and I’m ready to move on. Unfortunately I still have 2 ½ years left on my lease
Don’t get me wrong. It’s a beautiful car! But it’s been 6 months and I’m ready to move on. Unfortunately I still have 2 ½ years left on my lease
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If you like a Camaro, you did make an insane decision to buy a C300. I can understand why you would be un-happy. A typical buyer of a MB C300 would not be buying a Camaro and vice-versa. They are worlds-apart.
It is quite evident from your various posts as well. The sooner you sell your C300 and buy a Camaro like car, you would be much happier. BMWZ4 is a great choice but you can not drive that for daily purpose, it would be in-practical. That leaves you with a Camaro!
It is quite evident from your various posts as well. The sooner you sell your C300 and buy a Camaro like car, you would be much happier. BMWZ4 is a great choice but you can not drive that for daily purpose, it would be in-practical. That leaves you with a Camaro!
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Hard to compare either car to the C Class. Maybe you need to look into mods that may make the C more entertaining for you.
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Before the economy disintegrated in 2008, I was very highly paid and could change out a car pretty much anytime I wanted. People once asked if I had joined "The Car Of The Month" club. Now that I'm in a much different financial situation (I do OK, but nowhere nearly as well as I once did), I've had to train myself to be satisfied with things longer than I ever thought I'd have to. I've been driving my current E350 Couple for 4 years, which is a complete record for me. I plan to hold onto the C longer.
Changing out cars is very expensive. Perhaps you might consider another hobby that doesn't cost as much and gives you a rush when you get something new. I have one as I'm into higher end Mechanical Movement watches. Every six months or so, I'll either sell one of my watches, or if a great deal on one comes up, add a watch and I've found it scratches the "I want something else" itch quite nicely.
Changing out cars is very expensive. Perhaps you might consider another hobby that doesn't cost as much and gives you a rush when you get something new. I have one as I'm into higher end Mechanical Movement watches. Every six months or so, I'll either sell one of my watches, or if a great deal on one comes up, add a watch and I've found it scratches the "I want something else" itch quite nicely.
Would love to get mechanical movement watches.
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If you ever need help, just let me know. While I have some that are very expensive, one doesn't have to spend a fortune to get some very nice watches with automatic winding movements.
Some more affordable, but great mechanical watches can be found from companies like:
Frederique Constant
Raymond Weil
Tag Heurer
Hamilton
Seiko
Just to name a few.
Some more affordable, but great mechanical watches can be found from companies like:
Frederique Constant
Raymond Weil
Tag Heurer
Hamilton
Seiko
Just to name a few.
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I drove the Cayman and absolutely loved it! What a fun little car. Not a bank-buster, either.
With that said, I'm still loving my C200.
It's fun to switch into Sports + mode, watch the car lower itself and then take off!
(Sure -- it's nothing like the 63 AMGs, but I couldn't own one of those. I'd end up losing my license and maybe my freedom. They're just too much fun.)
With that said, I'm still loving my C200.
It's fun to switch into Sports + mode, watch the car lower itself and then take off!
(Sure -- it's nothing like the 63 AMGs, but I couldn't own one of those. I'd end up losing my license and maybe my freedom. They're just too much fun.)
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OP: I feel the same way about my 2014 S class..........completely boring, I look forward to weekends to drive my AMG
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rbrylaw...I'm into fine automatic watches as well. I've got my eyes on a Calibre De Cartier since Cartier now makes their own Swiss in-house movements...
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Well said Stan...exactly why I bought my C300 Sport. If I didn't care about gas mileage as much as I do, I would have gone with the C400 at the time. I still love my car, but IMO an extra 50 hp would have made the C300 perfect...without sacrificing gas mileage too much.
rbrylaw...I'm into fine automatic watches as well. I've got my eyes on a Calibre De Cartier since Cartier now makes their own Swiss in-house movements...
rbrylaw...I'm into fine automatic watches as well. I've got my eyes on a Calibre De Cartier since Cartier now makes their own Swiss in-house movements...
My current lust for piece is this Breguet:
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My current lust for piece is this Breguet...
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I like this Cartier not only because it's a quality time piece, but not everyone has one. Most of the people I know have a Rolex, Breitling, or IWC...nice watches and all, but those watches do nothing for me. Other watch makers in my price range that I like are Jaeger-LeCoultre (my Grandfather passed down his LeCoultre wrist watch to me), and Tag Heuer (I like the Carrera CAR2B11.BA0799 since it as a "El Primero" movement). I say this because I only would buy new.
Very nice, but I have to draw the line at $10K or lower!
Very nice, but I have to draw the line at $10K or lower!
- Jaeger LeCoultre - Reverso
- Baume and Mercier Capeland Flyback
- Grand Seiko SBGR083 (not your mall Seiko that's for sure)
- Muhle Glashutte 29er Big
- JeanRichard Aquascope
- UTS 1000m V2 (I wrote an article about this one, which was published in a national magazine last summer. If anyone wants a link, let me know)
- Ebel 1911 BTR Cal137
Plus some other lesser watches, not exactly worthy of mention
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I agree the "thrill" is gone...although it's mainly because of the constant wind noise that can't seem to be corrected. It's a nice looking car...but I'm ready to move on if I can get a half way decent deal on trading it in. My neighbor just picked up a Panamera...wow!!
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I agree the "thrill" is gone...although it's mainly because of the constant wind noise that can't seem to be corrected. It's a nice looking car...but I'm ready to move on if I can get a half way decent deal on trading it in. My neighbor just picked up a Panamera...wow!!
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I agree the "thrill" is gone...although it's mainly because of the constant wind noise that can't seem to be corrected. It's a nice looking car...but I'm ready to move on if I can get a half way decent deal on trading it in. My neighbor just picked up a Panamera...wow!!