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Great car, fast and responsive
Cliff, 10/15/2020
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor Rwd 2dr Sport Coupe (1.8L 4cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I loved mine, it ran great, handled like a go-kart. The steering was very responsive, very predictable in corners. I looked at the Mini, as well, and both came with the 6-speed manual trans, I chose the Benz. More room, the hatch-back and rear fold-down seating allowed great cargo space. As a musician, carrying a couple of guitars and an amp. Now, I do have one huge gripe; and this was after the car was paid off. The stereo crapped out. The dealer wanted a ton of money to replace it, if I recall it was $1000 more or less. I found a used one for a LOT less. I talked the their Corporate HQ in New Jersey and was told that the dealer could program it to my vehicle for a small fee. I took the old one out, put the new one in, it worked for about 30 seconds, the displayed an error message that it needed programming. OK so far. I took the car to the dealer, and here is where my relationship with Mercedes ended, and it could have been so easy, because I really loved the car. The service department treated me like I was an idiot. He told me they would need to charge me 200 dollars to diagnose the problem. I laughed and asked if he was serious! He said yes. I told him about the conversation I had with their Corp HQ, and he flat out refused to do anything without the 200 dollar "evaluation fee." I told him to give me back my keys, went home, go the title, and traded the car for a Ford Mustang at a different dealership. I will never own another Mercedes because of this. It may seem trivial, but as a matter of principle, I will not patronize any company that treats their customers like that. I should add that I am an Engineer; I work on very complicated medical equipment, and am quite capable of determining if a radio is working or some other problem makes it seem like the radio is defective.
Lovin' it!
SpicyC320, 11/02/2004
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Rwd 2dr Sport Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car all-around. Interior is simple, yet attractive for 04 but restyling for 05 is just plain WOW! Gas mileage could be much better (like the C230K) but is about the same as the IS300.
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Not a Single Problem in Over a Year!
tweeze, 04/04/2006
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Rwd 2dr Sport Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have had my C320 Sport Coupe for 14 months now and have never had any problems. The only time it has gone to the dealer is for it's first oil change at 1 year - that I find amazing in itself! Service is only required every 13,000 miles or 12 months. Very fun to drive, very good road-holding. Dealership has treated me like a king. I was a little apprehensive to buy a Benz because of Consumer Reports giving them a bad rating. My personal experience, though, has been this is the first new car I have ever owned that has never had to go to the dealer for any adjustments or fixes. Talk about a carefree ownership experience!
My Outlet
genesisthree, 12/23/2008
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C320 Rwd 2dr Sport Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a high performing car. I feel I can and will take anyone on the highway. The passing power is splendid. I like the fact that i can choose Comfort or Sporting and the tranny responds to the way I drive.When I am in Comfort it is a more plesant ride withthe supension but cornering and speed is sacrafice. It is still fast with this in mind.It encourage others around you to (especially out dated Hondas) to attempt to compete. Most on the road will let you pass or won't cut you off because it's a Mercedes and they can tell it's fast. I have the black coupe which looks sweet. I get looks and the car washers love the car. I like the Panny roof and the sound systems is awesome. I love my car!
C230
Lynn Vincuillo, 01/30/2005
2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Kompressor Rwd 2dr Sport Coupe (1.8L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Broken sunroof within 3 days of purchase. Unable to close. Car received with difficulty opening cup rack in consol brought in for repair but, not fixed. Very unstable cup rack. Broken latches on console in 4 months of use prohibiting use of storage boxes. Brake drum rust in 4 months looks awful but I'm told by dealership is normal. Cannot move in slightest bit of snow as well as sliding into oncoming traffic in the highway intersection when stopped on incline. I was put in a very frightening situation and personally having the ability to drive every type of vehicle, I must state the car's performance with any unstable surface, is very poor. I am presently looking at a trade-in.