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Replying to: sup3model (May 19, 2005 9:15 am) 
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| I love the c230 coupe. I was close to getting a 2004 coupe but I ended up with the 2005 c230 sedan. My friend has a 2002 coupe and I have had the chance to drive it a few times and i think it's nice. I wouldn't mind getting a low-mileage used one in the future. The only thing i didn't like about the car was the sound of the 2.3 liter engine. It sounds horrible, like a lawnmower, but luckily that was fixed with the 1.8 liter engine in the 2003 model. I have no idea why they discontinued it. | |
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Hey everyone, I am new to teh forum...I love my 2002 C230 coupe, just found out the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires I bought a year ago and have only put on 17,000 miles are showing their wear indicators...  Any suggestions on replacements that would last 40-50K??? Otherwise, the car is stellar..only the resale value sucks. By the way...when I use the cruise control, there is no light that indicates that's it's on...is that common or is something malfunctioning? It's been like that since the day I bought it new. Dr. mihink 2002 C230 AT, black, C7, premium, 6cd changer, 60K miles
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Replying to: mihink (Jun 13, 2005 6:42 am) You can start by reading the treadwear rating that's on the sidewall of your existing tires... looking yours up on the web, it appears to have a rating of 400, which is pretty good for a high performance summer tire. -hh PS: I don't think that the cruise control has an indicator light. |
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Am in the market for a German convertible - BMW, CLK or Audi. Test drove first two and LOVED the CLK. Why Buy- what a car! Loved the cockpit. Loved the feel. Loved everything. The BMW M3 feels sporty and powerful, the CLK is smooth and sexy - I prefer the former slightly but the interiors are not comparable. MB is way ahead. Why not Buy: Keep hearing (on this site and "street rumors")about MB quality being poor and service being awful. The cars that were once famed for staying trouble-free for 500 K miles now struggle to get past 100 K etc. MB does not pressure its dealers to give fair service (I have a Honda Odyssey and the dealer service is amazing). I'll kill someone if I pay $ 55 K and can't get top-notch owning experience - rare problems, loaners, quick service, etc. Is this pie in the sky? I've been pretty lucky so far with all my cars - maybe I'm spoilt. 3 questions - Does the CLK come with a hard-top option for winter use? Are winter tires sufficient to operate through NJ winters? And if not the CLK, what else is fun and marginally pragmatic vfor winters? And thanks for keeping this site going - if I do buy, will let you know how it goes.
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Replying to: beepbeepyeah (Jul 05, 2005 6:55 pm)
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Hello all, I'm looking to buy a car in near future (4wks). i'd like to hav a sporty coupe. naturally mb c230 and bmw 3-series come to mind. i would like to hav ur opinion on what should i go for (other options definitely welcome). my budget is under $20k so definitely used cars i guess. i would like to know if c230 is worth it and what would b its monthly running costs? i hear c-class has a poor reputation when it comes to reliability and maintenance. also with most of the 2002 kompressor models running outta warranty soon, how would the maintenance charges work out after that? also i hear mb is no longer producing c230 coupes? should i go 4 soon 2 b extinct model? Thanks in advance. PS: also X-posted in c-class care n maintenance forum.
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If I were in the market for a C230 coupe, I would definitely look for 2003 and up because the 2002 models had a 2.3 liter engine that sounded horrible. My friend has one and it sounds like a lawnmower. But it does have plenty of power. I like the new 1.8 liter. It's more refined and has feels about the same powerwise.
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Replying to: Sylvia (Jul 06, 2005 8:36 pm) Stay on topic Sylvia. 
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Replying to: jcat707 (Jul 08, 2005 5:44 am) |
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