Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedans

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#7228 of 7297 Manual Transmissions by lawman1967 Feb 14, 2006 (4:58 pm)
You can get both the C230 and C350 with a manual transmission. I test drove a manual C230 at Star Mercedes in Glendale, CA and they had a few others on the lot a well. Not sure about your area. The manual, by the way, was excellent. It wasn't quite up to BMW standards for feel at either the lever or the clutch pedal, but it was close. Very crisp shifts and the clutch wasn't too heavy. It really made the car feel a whole lot sportier than my automatic C240.
#7229 of 7297 C55 AMG by jerseyguy1 Feb 15, 2006 (9:09 am)
Anyone have reliable information on the v8 C55AMG. My local dealer has one on his used car lot. Less than 10,000 miles on it. Been there since November, 2005. They keep lowering the price but it does not sell. Interesting beast but given MB's reliability issues the past few years I keep wondering if I'm just looking at a potential heap of trouble. Thanks for any insights. Replies to this message: jrct9454 (Feb 19, 2006 4:59 am)
#7230 of 7297 Re: C55 AMG [jerseyguy1] by jrct9454 Feb 19, 2006 (4:59 am)
Replying to: jerseyguy1 (Feb 15, 2006 9:09 am) No special issues with the C55, apart from the higher mtc load associated with the AMG mods. Great car if you can afford the maintenance and fuel, but overpriced in my opinion for what it gives beyond an ordinary, "cooking version" C350. Typically, dealers have the habit of inflating used car prices beyond reason, then offering great "deals" to offset the fact that the asking price was ridiculous to begin with.
#7231 of 7297 2005 C240:engine surge at idle by shermank Apr 05, 2006 (8:37 am)
This car was a dealer demo and had 14k when i bought it. I have had it in the dealer's shop for about a week, as the tech working the car confirmed he experienced the random surge on idle, as well as hesitation on ocassional acceleration. When it happens, I have been stopped at a signal, foot on brake, engine idle at about 600. suddenly the car will surge to 1000rpm+, and move forward, fortunaely without hitting the car in front, thanks to foot on brake. OS has been changed and idle adjusted. However, my wife had this expereince again earlier this week. have you had any similar experience, and if so, how was the problem resolved. Thanks from a newbie to this board and a long time MB owner. Sherm Replies to this message: shermank (Apr 23, 2006 1:30 am)
#7232 of 7297 05 c230 vs 06 c230 by dtran2149 Apr 22, 2006 (11:49 am)
Would like to get folks' impressions on 05 vs 06 engine experience - is the 06 a meaningful upgrade (i.e., worth it)? At what difference in price between 06 new and 05 pre-owned is the 06 a much better bet - $1 K, $2 K, etc.? One last question - is it better to just wait for the 07 or 08 body redesign? I think I read they were going to preview the next gen C at the 07 Geneva show (spring). Am looking for my wife who loves the C-class! Replies to this message: soldaustin (Apr 23, 2006 8:25 pm) dtran2149 (Apr 25, 2006 9:46 pm)
#7233 of 7297 Re: 2005 C240:engine surge at idle problem repaired by shermank Apr 23, 2006 (1:30 am)
Replying to: shermank (Apr 05, 2006 8:37 am) It turns out that a plastic tube in the OS system had an almost invisible crack. The part was replaced, and the car runs fine. For the record, I was very pleased with how my dealer's repair shop handled this problem. Sherm
#7234 of 7297 Re: 05 c230 vs 06 c230 [dtran2149] by soldaustin Apr 23, 2006 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: dtran2149 (Apr 22, 2006 11:49 am) Well, I had the same dilemma. The 2005 C230 has the supercharged 4 cylinder and I am sure it is a great engine but it sounds really cheap outside for a Mercedes. It was pretty noisy. It drove fine but had a rough idle and I drove more than 1. Again, from what I have heard it is supposed to be a great engine. My problem was that the difference between the 2005 and the 2006 just wasn't great enough to justify buying a car with 15-20,000 miles on it to save 3k off of sticker. I decided to look at new and just didn't think I could deal. I was surprised. It seems new cars overall aren't selling well. Every lot I went to from Audi, to Volkswagen to Mercedes were all empty as far as customers go each time I went. I went during the week and the weekend. So I thought it was a good sign. I was right. We drove the 2006 and looked at 2 dealers. Both wanted to sell me and they bid against each other. I really can't say I had a whole lot to do with it. I know it sounds weird but apparently these dealers don't get along and they both wanted to beat each other. Anyway, back to the engine. I also decided I liked the smoother feel of the V6. More horsepower yes, but it doesn't seem as quick to me. Still fine as it is for my wife and the slower it is the better! I only have 750 miles on it and so far so good. I got a new 2006 for what they were trying to sell me a 2005 certified pre-owned.(same options) No brainer on this one to me. Good luck! Replies to this message: dtran2149 (Apr 25, 2006 9:46 pm)
#7235 of 7297 2005 vsd 2005 c class by shermank Apr 24, 2006 (3:06 am)
Interesting post. My 2005 c240 is a 4matic (the reason I bought it since my previous 1998 C230 handled so poorly in snow). It is a 6 cylinder engine, not 4, as was the 98 C230. While the 2005 was being repaired, the dealer gave me a 2006 loaner...the C320 (these number designations get to be very annoying/confusing... ). Anyway, I really liked the 2006 which I think actually got a bit better mileage than the 2005. But, I had just bought the 2005 a few weeks earlier, and was not really interested in trading again. But, bottom line is that I agree the 2006 C320 4matic, may be a better car than its 2005 counterpart, the C240. Sherm Replies to this message: dfc3 (Apr 24, 2006 8:25 pm)
#7236 of 7297 Re: 2005 vsd 2005 c class [shermank] by dfc3 Apr 24, 2006 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: shermank (Apr 24, 2006 3:06 am) I just went the other way; bought the 2006 C280. Great car! Lots of praise on the C350/C280 board for the new engines to the C-class.
#7237 of 7297 Re: 05 c230 vs 06 c230 [soldaustin] by dtran2149 Apr 25, 2006 (9:46 pm)
Replying to: soldaustin (Apr 23, 2006 8:25 pm) "I also decided I liked the smoother feel of the V6. More horsepower yes, but it doesn't seem as quick to me. Still fine as it is for my wife and the slower it is the better!" This was an interesting comment! I was hoping the extra hp would make it feel quicker but I guess the 05 is "peppier." I think both are 0-60 in ~8.5 in the auto. We live in Dallas and the pricing seems less competitive than some of the other posts. Guess we will wait and see what happens over the next few months.