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#1 of 390 C350 by mac320 Jan 29, 2005 (11:52 am)
I just heard that the new 350 engine will be a power option this Spring. We've really enjoyed our 320 and do not really need to be looking at a new car.   Even so, the new 350 engine is very impressive on paper and seems like it would be a great driver in a C-Class sedan, especially when teamed-up with the new 7-spd. tranny.   I was not completely shocked that the new 350 wasn't among Wards' top 10, but I was surprised to read their comment about it that it was "un-fun," apparently because it was working against a heavy-feeling flywheel.   Maybe the balancing shaft is bigger or heavier or rotates backward faster than in our 320, but I cannot see how the new 350 would not impress me considering the increase in hp and more torque at an even lower rmp compared to our 320.   My guess is that the new 350 may sacrifice a little in potential "fun" to meet the newest EU-4 pollution standards and that is probably why it does not post the numbers that the toyota and nissan 3.5s offer -- or, maybe it is just more conservatively engineered, e.g., lower compression.   I will be interested to test drive a C350 and also, hearing the comments of any SLK350 owners that are happy with their engines and 7 spd. autos. Thanks.
#2 of 390 by merc1 Jan 29, 2005 (11:59 am)
Thats very interesting because that is the first negative thing I've heard about the new 3.5L DOHC V6. Even the hard to please British press has raved about it in the SLK350 and upcoming E350. Even Car and Driver likes this new motor in the SLK350, pretty high praise.   Do you have a link to the Wards article?   Also, at the Geneva show in March the replacement for the C240, the C280 will be shown, along with a SLK280. The current rumors have them running 3.0L version of the new V6 with anywhere from 225-231 hp. Of course for 2006 the CLK320 will become the CLK350 also.   New V6 engines for all 6-cylinder model Benzes were long overdue imo.   M
#4 of 390 Here you go . . . by mac320 Jan 29, 2005 (1:04 pm)
The link:   http://waw.wardsauto.com/ar/auto_wards_best_engines_8/index.htm   You have to wonder what Wards is thinking when they say something so subjective as "unemotional," after they've noted the evocative vocals and thrust of the engine, which seem to me to be the major characteristics that people base subjective feelings on.   I would suspect that MB had neglected to pay-up their corporate subscription -- so Wards could care less -- but then, Wards says they love MB's 3.2 diesel (an engine option that I wish I could enjoy but I live in the enlightened state of Calif.).   I am guessing that with the new 7 spd. tranny, MB must waste a lower gear to make their car jump out of the hole like a frogger if they want to maximize accolades from the typical auto reviewer.   If Wards is unexcited because they miss something like jack rabbit starts off the line, then I can totally discount their subjective feelings in my calculations.
#5 of 390 by merc1 Jan 31, 2005 (11:33 pm)
Any idea yes as to when the C350 is to arrive in the U.S.?   M
#6 of 390 New C350 by felly Feb 23, 2005 (9:39 am)
The C350 goes on sale this summer, although pricing hasn't been officially released. Mercedes officials report the cost should be comparable to the current C320.   And for mac320, the new 350 engine will not be an option, its replacing the C320. Gone will be the C320 from the Benz lineup.
#7 of 390 by wale_bate1 Feb 23, 2005 (11:41 am)
Does this include a wagon, or are we looking at a 280 wagon?
#8 of 390 C320 by merc1 Feb 23, 2005 (10:00 pm)
I think the C280 is the only wagon we'll get. The previous C320 was and the new C350 would be too expensive. They C320 Wagon didn't sell to well.   M
#9 of 390 by wale_bate1 Feb 24, 2005 (8:41 am)
Hell, I'd pay for the AMG. Now that would be worthwhile...
#10 of 390 Wale_bate1 by merc1 Feb 24, 2005 (11:59 pm)
A C55 AMG wagon?   M Replies to this message: wale_bate1 (Feb 25, 2005 10:08 am)

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