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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 06:53 PM
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2015 C300 RWD AMG SPORT ~ Iridium Silver
13,000 mile review ~ C300 RWD

Purchased C300 AMG SPT PKG - Iridium, Pano, Ash, Mtec Black, Burmaster, Rear Spoiler

Coming out of 07 335i MT -- it has been quite the compromise. Purchased due the Spt Pkg good looks especially the interior. I was willing to sacrifice inline 6 smoothness for the perceived quality as witnessed by the incredible window switches. I really thought the window switches personified what this car was all about ~ everything just work with a smoothness and quality . So - after 13k miles. Car has been to the dealership for 4 times and is currently there on a 3 day stint. Issues include: Back-up camera stayed on all the time, wind noise, roof drip shield deflection, bumper mis-alignment, fuel door mis-alignment, wiper chatter and XM Radio tuner module replacement.

I think I can get most of this sorted out and attribute most of this to 1st year production factory learning issues. Regardless -- this car is like a beautiful girl -- she is good to look at -- but in the C300 version -- just doesn't know how to perform. C450 AMG is the real deal.
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Old Dec 30, 2015 | 07:43 PM
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Sad to hear your car has issues, though C300 is not a performance vehicle ... I am sure you checked the vehicle specs before buying (2.0L, 241HP)?

I have the 16 C300, absolutely no issues, cabin is whisper quiet, drives amazingly smooth (maybe due to Airmatic), all gadgets work flawlessly, its a total head turner.
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