Buy, or Stay the Hell Away?

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo) 04/17/2015 at 23:11 • Filed to: None

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Budget Benz Edition.

also why the hell is it called a 230? it has a 1.8 engine making about 190hp. I actually always assumed these had 2.3l engines. Or iguess it would make since if I had 230hp, but neither of those are the case. Germans why you no use logic in your numerical naming?

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505Turbeaux > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:13

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Ugh straight garbage right there. No thanks! I’ll spend 2 grand on the nicest W124 around and drive by the shop that thing is perpetually in to laugh

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:14

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They’re not bad, really not much to go wrong. But they’re not too exciting to drive either, the power is not terrible but it won’t blow your head back by any means, to be generous. Also the handling is fairly average. But, they are nice enough cars. One of my friends had one, he liked it, but not enough to keep him from buying a C55 only a few months later.

daender > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:15

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Take it to a certified Mercedes dealer for inspection and if it passes, awesome deal. If not, run away.

dogisbadob > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:19

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this is what makes it tempting, right? :p

Nibby > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:19

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Stay away. In 2002, my parents got a new C240... and it was a nightmare. Electronics, transmission, stupid things here and there...

dogisbadob > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:20

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Sunroof, manual, 4-cylinder, hood ornament!

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > dogisbadob 04/17/2015 at 23:23

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you forgot supercharger

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > dogisbadob 04/17/2015 at 23:25

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manual, RWD, decent power, nice interior, good looks, that badass looking compressor with a K badge lol.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > 505Turbeaux 04/17/2015 at 23:36

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yeah but try finding a w124 with a manual trans. the only imported a couple hundred per year. :(

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment 04/17/2015 at 23:36

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‘m sure it would be exciting coming from a 2001 Civic EX lol.

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:39

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Haha, this is true. It’s not a bad car at all, there is power to be had too with a pulley and tune. And the engine note is interesting. The interior is fairly solid, feels like it cost as much as it did back when it was new. And they definitely are good-looking cars.

505Turbeaux > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:40

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I think every single one of those was grey market too. Still, would rather an auto than this crap that car will give you. I know someone with a sport in this chassis and it is a steaming pile. Same color. Eats tires, front suspension is always falling apart, interior doesnt wear well, and it is just dated. Look elsewhere, or bring a manual W124 over for that cost or less

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment 04/17/2015 at 23:41

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also it looks like this one is a “sport” model I wonder what that package adds

Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/17/2015 at 23:44

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The Sport (sometimes called the C230 SS) adds the body kit, I believe slightly stiffer suspension, bigger and wider wheels + tires, and better brakes as well. Might be a couple other things but I can’ t remember.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/18/2015 at 01:50

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Biggest problem these have is probably timing chains and adjusters. otherwise pretty decent.

NoneOfYourBiz > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/18/2015 at 07:49

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It’s going to be luxurious compared to a Civic. You’ll think you’re driving your living room around town.

Come to think of it, you’d pay more than that for a couple of La-Z-Boy chairs. So, hey, budget living room upgrade.

Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 04/18/2015 at 08:32

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1.8 with supercharger makes 2.3 liters worth of power?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 04/18/2015 at 09:04

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Not by Honda standards. Lol.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 04/18/2015 at 09:08

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My guess is C180 just sounds too cheap.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Steve is equipped with Electronic Fool Injection 04/18/2015 at 15:39

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Yes, they estimate the power of the compressor to make it a 2.3. They do that with the turbo engines as well... BMW does this too, now its false advertising.