Barry45RPM

Loaded... Nav Voice HDD etc. Great little car. Solid, fast.... Why on earth don't they make this as a notchback Coupe?

cleankutazn

Lucky you.... The only ones we have here are base c300s, 2 E classes and an ML.

gaazmon

I got a C350 once too. I had it for like two weeks. Man was that thing fun. Then got a C300 last time, what a world of difference.

Btw, I hear they are coming out with a C-class coupe since the E-class coupe is gonna be more expensive than the CLK that is going out so they need a lower end coupe I guess. Too many models. IMO, they shouldn't make a MB that is priced under $50K.

Polar Bear

Yes, they are nice. I received one as well. A black C350, P2 (bi-xenon, rear shade) and Nav. The stereo is really really good. See if there is a demo audio DVD in the glove compartment!

K-A

I've gotten a few C300's, hated them after the first day or so. So crude and unrefined/unluxurious IMO. Definitely very solid, durable and sporty feeling though, I can imagine the C350 should be a fun little performer.

155

Love those 350's. I wish they made them in standard!

K-A

The new C-Class has been out for 2 years now....

igolfchip

I have had C300 and C350 loaners from my local dealership.

I have to say I liked the 350 - had real ***** and thought the newer interior was novel.

When I got the C300 on my next visit, the luster had vanished. Other than the cool ground effects, dDidn't seem any better than an accord in performance nor interior fit and finish. I really started to notice the liberal use of plastic and while the newer comand system is different, didn't really turn me on.

K-A

Mine had these really low-fi, Atari-esque style graphics (non-Navi screen). Thought that was a big turn-off.

MBNUT1

Had a C300 sport for a loaner liked the tossability and the improved fuel mileage. Got back in my car and loved the beauty, luxury and serenity.

Barry45RPM

I have to say that I loved the C350 the whole time I had it... thought is was a good replacement for the E at new car time when the US Economy tanks, but then I got my car back. While a loaded C class was nice, there really is no comparison with my pretty loaded E 550... but... there is an almost 20K price difference (sticker) when I compare the build-out of my car with the build-out of that C Loaner I had.

If a loaded E class is out of the question for someone price wise, a person can be pretty happy with a loaded C350. Having an AMG C63 built makes no sense to me though.

All in all, an enjoyable loaner car experience. D or B service (as it was listed on the RO) cost $560. Expensive Oil Change.

gaazmon

Agree. I'd take an E550 w/ AMG package & Pano roof instead any day. Throw on a very nice exhaust system and I bet she will purr real nice.

K-A

The thing that struck me after getting back in my E was the overall refinement, Luxury, and build quality in those respective aspects. Just night and day. If I were looking for a new car, didn't want to spend E money, and wanted something I trusted as safe and wanted to stick with the M-B brand, I'd go for a C. I think anyone who's owned an E or S, etc. would have to get used to the much more industrialized interior though.

alejotrujillo

The C is nice but until they replace the Ford Focus quality plastics on the dashboard I will NEVER look at one seriously.

IMO the 3er is still better car than the C. Not to mention that the BMW is faster when compared to each one of the C-Class equivalents.

K-A

I agree. It's a good looking car, especially for its size, I think one of M-B's cleaner new theme'd designs (I love the S-Class but I think that even that has some awkward areas), but I wish they had at least one model equipped with a true M-B-esque quality interior.

maroontigre

Agreed -- I went to the dealership looking at the C350 (very similar except for steering, to my Bimmers). Loved the ride, but then got in an E and it was completely night and day. I didn't look back at the C. i

dvmak

+1

Had a C350 loaner last year and it was fun and 'sportier' ride but once I got back in the E you 'feel' the difference. Even the kids noticed it though they did like the pop-up nav better in the C ... guess I did too .. those little gadgets get you every time!