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#25 of 55 Re: Can't pull the trigger! [srvlonghorn] by 604doc Jun 01, 2008 (11:32 am)
Replying to: srvlonghorn (May 31, 2008 11:41 am) Those two are my main gripes also, along with no manual transmission for the 350.
#26 of 55 Test Drove C300 Sport by srvlonghorn Jul 13, 2008 (8:59 am)
Well I tested the C300 Sport and although I would not classify myself as a speed demon, I was a little underwhelmed by the car's performance - specifically the loose feel of the steering and the lack of acceleration when I floored it.   Having had a night to sleep on it, I realize that perhaps I should have test drove the 350.   Has anybody out there tested both versions? And if so, what were the factors that caused you to purchase / dismiss the vehicle.   For the record, I loved everything else about the car.   Thanks! Replies to this message: ghstudio (Jul 13, 2008 10:25 am) trauppius (Jul 14, 2008 7:15 am)
#27 of 55 Re: Test Drove C300 Sport [srvlonghorn] by ghstudio Jul 13, 2008 (10:25 am)
Replying to: srvlonghorn (Jul 13, 2008 8:59 am) Drove both cars...liked the performance of the 350 better although the steering seemed twitchy (might have been the tires...car wasn't really preped). I would up leasing an Infiniti M35 for 24 months at a much better price than even the 300 (all cars were priced with navigation/multimedia.. The C is still a small car and the finish inside is not all that exciting. If the lease price had been close, I might have gone with the 350 just to drive a mercedes.
#28 of 55 Re: Test Drove C300 Sport [srvlonghorn] by trauppius Jul 14, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: srvlonghorn (Jul 13, 2008 8:59 am) I have driven and enjoyed both. The C300 with 7-Auto takes a hit in acceleration compared with 6-Manual due to the low torque of the engine. The C350 with the higher torque engine does not have exhibit this performance gap.   Are you sure you had the C300 Auto in the Speed (S) mode, not the default Comfort (C) mode? It makes a big difference as the car starts out in 2nd gear unless you floor it; and even then it seems to lag behind. Given the heft of the C Class cars the 300 does a pretty fair job, especially once up to highway speeds.   In the end I opted to buy a new 2009 C350 through the European Delivery Plan (EDP). The C350 adds the 7-Auto, P1 package, Sirius radio, AMG lip spoiler, wood trim, 17" AMG 6-spoke wheels, and 350 engine for combo price that is less than the individual options. The EDP then shaves 7% off the MSRP + waives the ~$800 delivery charge.   I think the C350 will also retain a trade-in/resale advantage over the C300 Sport.
#29 of 55 took the plunge by murphydog Sep 02, 2008 (7:46 pm)
I really like the style of the new C class, and given the cash to dealer and low APR decided to drive a C350 over the weekend.   Very please with the car - enough room, performance and luxury to satisfy my needs. Went ahead and pulled the trigger and took one home.   Looking forward to driving this baby for quite some time. Replies to this message: casper1022 (Sep 04, 2008 7:02 am) sirlenny (Sep 04, 2008 8:38 am) murphydog (Sep 04, 2008 12:39 pm) trauppius (Sep 17, 2008 11:16 am) and 1 more...
#30 of 55 Re: took the plunge [murphydog] by casper1022 Sep 04, 2008 (7:02 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Sep 02, 2008 7:46 pm) Just like yourself, I have no regrets purchasing the C350 though I don't use it a lot. I only have 1000miles on the vehicle, but the little miles I've driven the vehicle, I cannot complain. Regarding the value on re-sale, I am hoping that it will retain its value when time to sell..I only purchased a few options, the leather seats, Nav/multimedia system and the Teleaid..Love the car..Am sure you will love your car too..
#31 of 55 Re: took the plunge [murphydog] by sirlenny Sep 04, 2008 (8:38 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Sep 02, 2008 7:46 pm) Great auto...I took delivery of my 2009 C350 on 31 July at the factory...great experience! I took a trip in the mountains of Germany. Great drive..Great Auto. I added all the options, but the Tel Star. If you ever get to take delivery at the factory, you will love it. Replies to this message: murphydog (Sep 04, 2008 12:39 pm) trauppius (Sep 17, 2008 11:16 am) murphydog (Sep 17, 2008 6:10 pm)
#32 of 55 Re: took the plunge [sirlenny] by murphydog Sep 04, 2008 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: sirlenny (Sep 04, 2008 8:38 am) First question for you fellas -   It appears the 350 runs just a bit on the warm side? Call me a nervous nellie, but anytime the temp gauge is beyond half way I get cautious. My car seems to run ~ 90 degrees - and 80 is the midpoint on the guage   I noticed in several of the interior shots from the various Edmund's tests that their car was also ~ 90, and the service manager tells me this is typical of the vehicle.   How about you guys? Does the needle stay just above the mid point of your temp gauge? Replies to this message: trauppius (Sep 17, 2008 11:16 am) murphydog (Sep 17, 2008 6:10 pm)
#33 of 55 90 Deg C Temp is Just Fine... by trauppius Sep 17, 2008 (11:16 am)
Replying to: murphydog (Sep 04, 2008 12:39 pm) I just picked up a 2009 C350 at the factory in Sindelfingen, Germany and drove it for 575 miles over 5 days. Speeds up to 110 MPH for a few miles at a time.   My temperature guage is calibrated in Degrees Centigrade and stabilized in the low 80's range when warmed up and loafing down the road. The highes I saw was just about 90 Deg C when pulling 110 MPH with the air-conditioner on with an outside temp of 78 Deg F. It never went higher.   Now, 90 Deg C is just 194 Deg F and still below the 212 Deg F boiling point of water at sea-level air pressure. Todays cars use pressurized cooling systems that extend the boiling point of the coolant (water+glycol+water pump lubricant+rust inhibitor) up to about 250 Deg F. My gauge has a red zone marked beginning at 120 Deg C (equals 248 Deg F), just below the coolant boing point.   So, I would say that 90 Deg C is normal/nominal (depending on outside temp) and that temps significantly above that, say 100 Deg C or more, are reason for extra caution and concern to find out why the temp is atypical. It could indicate low coolant, a leak, a faulty pressure cap, etc. Replies to this message: murphydog (Sep 17, 2008 6:10 pm)
#34 of 55 Re: 90 Deg C Temp is Just Fine... [trauppius] by murphydog Sep 17, 2008 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: trauppius (Sep 17, 2008 11:16 am) Thanks Trauppius -   Other than the runs up to 110 MPH I am having the same experience as you.   I gotta say I really do like this car, fast, smooth and comfortable. My wife is making excuses to run errands at night just to take it out for a spin.

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