Oppo, I really want

"CAR_IS_MI" (car-is-mi) 01/23/2015 at 21:04 • Filed to: None

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A C250 coupe as a new DD.

More specifically this C250 coupe with its sweet red interior.

Brian Silvestro > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:07

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They are not very impressive in anyway

I've dailyed a C300 of the same generation before

so this could only be slightly worse

SlickMcRick > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:07

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What are the prices on these looking like?

AM3R shamefully returns > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:10

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they are pretty comfortable, but just get a C350. The 250 is just so anemic.

Better yet... c63!!

Nibby > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:17

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Just get an Accord coupe instead.

CAR_IS_MI > Brian Silvestro 01/23/2015 at 21:26

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how so? I wouldn't be buying it for its performance.., just comfort and economy (which is a word I use loosely because virtually anything is better than my Jeep)

CAR_IS_MI > SlickMcRick 01/23/2015 at 21:26

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mid to high 20's

Brian Silvestro > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:28

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Well it's fine in comfort, but fuel economy is less than stellar. 18 mpg from the V6, highway miles only. I'd rather an E90. It's just as comfortable but just better in every other aspect.

here I wrote this a long time ago http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/bmw-328i-xdriv…

CAR_IS_MI > AM3R shamefully returns 01/23/2015 at 21:29

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Of course I want a C63... or even the 350, but I only want this as a dd for comfort and economy so the 4 banger would be the optimal choice at 24 / 31 mpg (so realistically 20 / 28, which is still better than the 12 / 15 I am getting in the Jeep...)

Louros > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:29

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I've noticed that these are reasonably priced for what they are. I've considered one but I think I'm going to go with a bimmer instead.

CAR_IS_MI > Nibby 01/23/2015 at 21:29

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no thanks.

CAR_IS_MI > Brian Silvestro 01/23/2015 at 21:30

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well the 250 is the 4 banger which is supposed to get about 30 hwy which is 95% of what I do.

Louros > Nibby 01/23/2015 at 21:31

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LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

gtfo

Nibby > Louros 01/23/2015 at 21:32

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u mad bro

Brian Silvestro > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:33

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eh, just seems like you're paying a lot for not much car.

Louros > Nibby 01/23/2015 at 21:39

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mad as hell doe

Nibby > Louros 01/23/2015 at 21:41

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y u mad bro

tis ok

you can relax

SlickMcRick > Louros 01/23/2015 at 21:49

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And I'm thinking of going with an Infiniti G35 Sport Sedan. Scared of the BMW reliability woes. But maybe a 328i could work. Definitely more reliable than the 335i.

Louros > SlickMcRick 01/23/2015 at 21:53

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I'm coming from a Mini so I can't imagine a BMW being any worse.

SlickMcRick > Louros 01/23/2015 at 21:55

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Then your imagination isn't broad enough. What Bimmer are you interested in getting?

AM3R shamefully returns > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 21:58

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haha, you could do better in a 428i (4cylinder turbo>slow v6). Gets 35 mpg on the highway I believe.

That era C-class isn't really that great. Comfortable and decently good looking, sure. So boring to drive though.

Louros > SlickMcRick 01/23/2015 at 21:58

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M235i

SlickMcRick > Louros 01/23/2015 at 22:02

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I support this choice. Live long and prosper.

Vicente Esteve > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 22:03

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I think you could get these with a stick.

I'd do that and have something quite special. But keep the red seats!

Louros > SlickMcRick 01/23/2015 at 22:07

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CAR_IS_MI > Brian Silvestro 01/23/2015 at 22:47

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mid 20's isn't really that much...

CAR_IS_MI > Vicente Esteve 01/23/2015 at 22:48

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I looked, i couldnt find any.

Brian Silvestro > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 22:50

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would rather have E34 M5 for half the price

GTI MkVII > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 22:52

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Meh. Give me an E92 335i.

Branden J -Reading the Manual > CAR_IS_MI 01/23/2015 at 23:24

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I would buy it, if that means anything, it's a nice looking car. That red leather is pretty nice too.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > CAR_IS_MI 01/24/2015 at 13:35

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'12 and up are much better than previous years as far as 204's are concerned, completely different engines. Personally I'd rather have a 250 than 300/350. That turbo does quite a nice job, gives the car more personality than the V6 versions. Honestly my biggest complaint about these is dash rattles, but warranty will take care of those. It's certainly not the most exciting car, but it does a good job of being a nice DD with the ability to have some fun. Turn off ESP and you can go sideways quite easily.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2015 at 13:42

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The facelifted versions are almost completely different cars compared to the one you had. Completely different and nicer interior, completely new and better engines, even lighting is much better. The m272 that was in yours is easily one of my least favorite Mercedes engines in the last 25 years. That's not to say they're bad, they're just so beige. Pre-facelift 204's also have one of the cheaper feeling, least inspiring, dashes that Mercedes has come out with in a while. Again, not bad, just a bit beige. Facelift was a huge improvement.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Louros 01/24/2015 at 13:47

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If you do, go for RWD. I found the AWD version to be underwhelming and downright boring. I mean it handled well and wasn't exactly slow, just didn't have the personality I would want from a car like that. RWD is much more betterer in this car.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Vicente Esteve 01/24/2015 at 13:50

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Only up to '10 I think, no coupe, only C300. I think. Don't know about markets aside from US.

Brian Silvestro > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/24/2015 at 13:54

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Hmm, I wasn't aware the cars with the daytime running LEDs were still prefacelift! learn something new everyday.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Brian Silvestro 01/24/2015 at 14:05

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Running lights can go either way. Easiest way to tell is by the headlights and nav screen. Your headlights would have had the little eyebrow looking parking light strip across the top, unlike the one above. Yours would have had a flip up or hidden screen, but the one above is recessed. Hopefully that helps and makes sense. Even though it's almost entirely useless information for anyone who isn't me.

Vicente Esteve > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/24/2015 at 14:20

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I remember configuring the refresh C-Class 250 with the manual, how weird.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Vicente Esteve 01/24/2015 at 14:24

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Hmm, interesting. I could certainly be wrong, that's not the kind of thing I really pay attention to because I'm not in sales. But I've never seen one newer than '10 with a stick. I know places that aren't the US can get sticks in a lot of cars, though.

Vicente Esteve > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/24/2015 at 14:37

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You are right, I went to autotrader and there are no C250 manuals. C300 are though.

Louros > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 01/24/2015 at 18:26

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Yeah, not even considering the xdrive