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MaGilicuti
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I have an slk with no problems since I got it. This is there low price version and it looks as such but it doe perform well as far as maintance issues. MB hasa solid reputation for service but no where as good as Lexus and the likes as there customer service is at best so so.
MaGilicuti
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c class is not a real benz.
Lao Tzu
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Dial_tone said:
http://boards.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=275048&highlight=car
the impression im getting is the introductory C class models are low quality.
Nordstrom,
Listen to who is telling you that it is not a real Benz. Then, stop laughing.
The problem with any MB - whether C class or SL55 AMG - is that you are eternally identified with Beverly Hills Dentists and personal injury lawyers. In short, the height of vulgarity and common-man affectations/aspirations of status.
You probably don't give a shit about any of that. If you can live with that, consider this: maintenance costs are always going to be high. Don't look at what you are paying for the car, look at the total cost of ownership.....
Listen to who is telling you that it is not a real Benz. Then, stop laughing.
The problem with any MB - whether C class or SL55 AMG - is that you are eternally identified with Beverly Hills Dentists and personal injury lawyers. In short, the height of vulgarity and common-man affectations/aspirations of status.
You probably don't give a shit about any of that. If you can live with that, consider this: maintenance costs are always going to be high. Don't look at what you are paying for the car, look at the total cost of ownership.....
Lao Tzu
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MattTheSkywalker said:
I think one of the main reasons i would want one is the interior. Leather, in dash CD, many standard luxury items all for about $4k more than a non-luxury ford. And the exterior is beautiful, even on a C230 (at least to me).
Maintenance costs were/are a worry of mine. A german auto, esp. a luxury auto is probably going to cost 3x as much to repair as a ford or toyota.
nordstrom said:
You're going to take it up the ass on maintenance.
I have a middle-of-the-group lexus and even though it is all Toyota under the hood (pretty much) I get ass-raped on maintenace. MB is even worse.
Yeah, you sound like someone who wants a MB just so they can say they have one. If you want a Mercedes so bad get a more respectable model, not a "C"heap class.
Or get something decent that you can afford. I laugh at all the brothas in my town who spend thousands on old school MB just so they can say they have one. For the same price you can get a new civic which will last you years.
Or get something decent that you can afford. I laugh at all the brothas in my town who spend thousands on old school MB just so they can say they have one. For the same price you can get a new civic which will last you years.
tiger88 said:
i don;t think nordstrom gives a shit about snob appeal.
Flexed - I pay $400 for every 5K miles miantenance on the Lexus and every 20,000 nmiles another $1000. Performance tires my ass.
I'm getting screwed here.
Lao Tzu
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MattTheSkywalker said:
Flexed - I pay $400 for every 5K miles miantenance on the Lexus and every 20,000 nmiles another $1000. Performance tires my ass.
I'm getting screwed here.
jesus. And lexus is a toyota model. Acura and lexus seem reliable since their parent companies are so reliable but i didnt know maintenance was that high.
plus the insurance rates would be astronomical.
Does any company make a luxury interior on a reliable family sedan?
If it is still under warranty then regular maintenance is included in the sale price. We didn't pay for much in the first 5 years but just having to take it in at all bothered me.
It is a VERY smooth riding and quiet car for sure. I really notice it now that I'm down to driving a Mazda 626. It's almost like the Mazda has all the windows down all the time.
It is a VERY smooth riding and quiet car for sure. I really notice it now that I'm down to driving a Mazda 626. It's almost like the Mazda has all the windows down all the time.
sigweed
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problem with the C230 is that its a complete entry level mercedes, and thus lacks many of the elements which makes the name Mercedes something that chimes into everyone's ears as a great car. With the C230, you end up paying for the name more than anything,and had you spent the same amount of money on a less-luxurious car, you'd actually end up getting a better one...
that said, the new C240 is actually quite decent, and is a mercedes worth owning.
that said, the new C240 is actually quite decent, and is a mercedes worth owning.
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Crazy Ivan
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First of all, it seems that you've already made up your mind that you really like the car and willing to buy it.
Don't worry about maintenance, it's only a 4 banger and you can do all the basic maintenance yourself without a problem. It's too easy but takes time. Save yourself thousands that way. Almost all of the maintenace tasks, you can do it yourself. Unless you are a lazy motherfucker.
Don't worry about maintenance, it's only a 4 banger and you can do all the basic maintenance yourself without a problem. It's too easy but takes time. Save yourself thousands that way. Almost all of the maintenace tasks, you can do it yourself. Unless you are a lazy motherfucker.
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tiger88 said:
None, just my own experience. I always say " If you want something done right, do it yourself! "
All of the cars I owned in last 5 years were german. On all of them, I did all repairs myself. I just wanted to know how to do it myself and learned.
flexed1 said:
I have Michelin Pilot Sport, 225/40ZR18 and 255/35ZR18 (staggered setup as well) and probably paid around 280$ each (they came with the AMG setup so that might explain the low cost).
Now I'll have to order some Pilot Alpin cause winter is closer then ever.....
supersizeme
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Talk to AAP...he bought a C240 last year.
Lao Tzu
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supersizeme said:
You'd assume AAP would want something higher end than an introductory C model. An E class or something.
Anyway im not buying a benz anytime soon im still in college. Its just the fact that an intro model that is almost in the same condition of a toyota is only about $4k more that made me think about it.
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supersizeme
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I think the guy's probably more interested in throwing a large chunk of his money at something that isn't going to depreciate.
A new C-class is gonna run you $35-40K and then three years later it's worth $15-20K. Ouch!! It happens with all cars but he's probably got better places to put his money.
A new C-class is gonna run you $35-40K and then three years later it's worth $15-20K. Ouch!! It happens with all cars but he's probably got better places to put his money.
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