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Drew
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thanks in advance
Pat
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I have my c320 for 3 months now, and there were few small problems, but nothing compares to what most new BMW owners have experienced. Glad that I made the right choice.
I have my c320 for 3 months now, and there were few small problems, but nothing compares to what most new BMW owners have experienced. Glad that I made the right choice.
I have my c320 for 3 months now, and there were few small problems, but nothing compares to what most new BMW owners have experienced. Glad that I made the right choice.
I have posted earlier about the slugginesh felt in the transmission when you switch gears mostly from 1st to 2nd gear. Well, I took my car to service and it was fixed under warranty.
It took them 9 hours of labor and what they have found out was that the Torque Converter is locking "impermissibly" and they have labeled it a "sporadic fault." They have ended up replacing the Torque Converter, replaced valve body and filter, replaced control unit due to sporadic can, reset communication faults, and performed shift adaptation for shift quality.
If any of you are still experiencing slugginesh in the transmission you could email me and I will email you with the parts numbers needed for this warrantied work.
The transmission is super now and I am grateful to you all for the warning and especially JRCT for your technical expertise.
Cheers,
Johnny2000
The 3 series does feel a bit more solid than the C in curves at the Powertrip comparison. The C coupe felt more nimble though and cornered flatter.
Drew
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Plus the Sport option is $$ :-P
The normal C is better than pretty much all they had there as competitors except maybe the 325i; I wasn't fond of the 3 series interior. The Audi interior was equal in quality.
Aren't you proud of us! -- we have established here, sort of, that we are just as courteous and lacking in rude as the Europeans when it comes to using our horns
I am hoping that if I keep my car clean and washed, I will not have to use the headlamp. washer often (using the headlamp washers as a weapon does appeal to me, however).
I did not have the Xenon on the 320 Black and I found the low-beams not good enough. I am very happy I added them to the Obsidian. I did get them though for the wrong reason -- because I drive so much faster now than I did in my BMW, I needed to see further down the road because I arrived there faster (well, it makes sense to me!). The Xenon provides excellent light but its range is not that far down the road to get there before I do
Miki
I was planning on upgrading to a 320 after a year or so, but I never see any available.
I have about 7000 Miles and no complaints.
BTW - has anyone used the service for anything?
Just more little stuff to know about the service. My ignorant self initially thought the subscription fee covered everything.
And then there's the not often needed (but when it is, it is) remote unlocking.
We just made our acceptance call last week and I was impressed that even though my neighborhood is less than 3 years old, that they pegged the exact names of the closest streets. My wife and I made the call together and really appreciated the Neat-O factor (we're both low-scale techno-geeks).
Has anyone tried the remote-unlocking via email? I'd love to send my new car a note!
Tim
I notice, though, that the manual says there are some audio signal processing modes (driver, ambience, etc) in the radio. I can't access that control - is it just available with the Bose system? Anyone fool around with audio controls on a base 240?
I'm pretty sure the "AMBIENT" mode is only available on the Bose stereo upgrade in the C 240,
(which is standard in the C 320). I have the Bose upgrade, you press the AUD softkey to get to the AMBIENT select feature.
Ian
hood, jacks up the car, removes the underbody panel, and walks us through the underbody to show the various systems (catalytic converter, rack and pinion steering,
suspension, exhausts, gas tank) and features. Very interesting to non-mechanic like me.
Then there is a demo of car features for those who don't read the manual. Points of note during the seminar:
1. There are 2 connected gas tanks in the new C, under rear bench on left and right. Fuel pump on the left but gas is continuously rebalanced to ensure equilibrium
and maintain handling quality.
2. If gas filler cap is loose the check engine lamp will come on.
3. Car is equipped with a fuel canister connected by a hose to the top up portion of gas tank to condense gas vapour and reroute to the fuel tank. The purpose is to
save fuel and reduce gas vapour which is a fire hazard. If tank is topped up gas may flood the canister through the hose. Check engine will light up and draining the
canister is a major labour job = $$$. So DON'T top up the car.
My hunch is that both will run fine, but the cheap materials of the Honda will start to show their age (uphostry, paint, thin sheetmetal, etc).
There are many Benz's in the world with multiple 100k miles on them. How many Hondas last that long? Benz's are built to last, Hondas (and most other cars for that matter) are disposables.
Do I sound opinionated? Good. I am.
Thanks for the help.
Enough said - this is not urban legend (no pun intended) - it was published in a US car magazine a few years ago.
Miki
I used the C280 in snow felt pretty good and safe.. Guys help me decide between the ML and C PLEASE!! I love them both.
I'm now a firm believer in this great feature!!!
By the way, getting spare body parts is very difficult on the 2001 C320, took 12wks to have my car fixed. Half the parts had to be flown in from Germany.
I find that lowering the temperature wheel of triangle vent on top of the dash under the window clears it up immediately.
Miki
I had an unfortunate typo above - the coachbuilder had to BUY new welding equipment, not "but" some... Sorry
I'll post back with the results for those who are interested in this issue.
JR
bbilly1, We got a ML in October and a C240 last month. We really liked the ML but for the family we needed something larger w/ more room. The ML with 3rd row seats is perfect. We replaced a RX300 and it was the best move we've made. When it was time for another car, we got the C. I use it mostly for commuting to work (90 miles a day) and it is wonderful. My wife was also happy so she can cruise in it on the weekends.
So, if you need a family car w/ tons of room I would recommend you go with the ML, but if it is just for 1 or 2 of you and you like something sportier, go for the C.
Good luck.
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I am thinking about buying a 2000 C230 Sport (the one with the two-tone seats and white gauges, 16" wheels, sport suspension, etc.) and I'm wondering if I'm getting a good deal at $ 31,000.
The car has just under 10,000 miles on it, and appears to be in very good shape. It has a power moonroof, but no other options to speak of. It's Starmarked, and I plan to buy the extra warranty.
Does anyone know what the original MSRP was for this car? The dealer didn't say it was a Special Edition model, but weren't they the only ones with the 2-tone black and grey seats?
We have owned MBs for years, and still have our 1992 500SEL, but I'd really like a smaller car for driving around town, and this C seems like it might be a good option.
Any advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, and have a great weekend!
Chloe
Check out Edmunds.com's TMV price for the 2000 C230K sedan by clicking here. The price that they're asking does seem to be quite high.
Good luck!
Drew
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After I posted my message, I checked out the prices on Edmunds and then emailed a few dealers in my area for a quote on a fairly basic 2001 C240. Truthfully, the only option I'm hoping for is heated seats, but I can live without them if I have to. I'd like the CD changer, but Mercedes charges so much for them, and I'm trying to stick to a budget right now. (I can always add the CD later.)
Thanks for your advice -- after I read your postings, I started thinking about the small price difference between the 2000 and the 2001, and unless I can get an incredible deal on the 2000 (which I'm sure I won't!) I think I'll just get a 2001.
Thanks again!!!
Chloe
I just posted the last message and forgot to ask if anyone has seen any good deals on C240s in New Jersey (NY or eastern PA are ok too!) -- I'm interested in the sedan because I need a 4-door car. I'm very flexible about the interior and exterior colors, although my favorite combination is black/charcoal.
I know discounts seem to be few and far between, but if anyone has received fair and friendly treatment at a dealership lately, please let me know.
Thanks again for your help!
Regards,
Chloe
there are some minor problems on my 01 C 240 and I am thinking of trading it with the 02 C 320.
You may also want to check out the MB owner's club area, specifically the dealer and service experience topics in the various classes (C, E, M) for dealer recommendations. I remember seeing several posts about dealerships in your area.
Good luck and feel free to ask for suggestions! We also have a live MB chat every Tuesday at 6-7pm Pacific that you may want to pop into. The link to the chat is at the top of this page, just above the discussion topic title.
Drew
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I'm a member of BJ's Wholesale Club and they don't have any MB dealers in their auto buying deal. Costco is only about 10 minutes from my house, so I'll check out their list of participating dealers. Thanks for the tip -- I don't know why I didn't think of it myself!
Also, thanks for the tip about the CD player. I might not get it "thrown in" but it's worth asking.
Anyone know when the 2002s are coming out? If the price is about the same, I might just order a 2002 and wait for it, especially since there don't seem to be any discounts on the '01s.
I'll also check out the Owner's Club area for dealership ideas. There are LOTS of MB dealers in my area -- I'm just trying to find the best one. I bought my last MB at Mercedes of Morristown, but they don't have any C240s in stock, and the salespeople I spoke with seemingly could care less about helping me find one. (And I didn't even ask about the prices!) I'm going to try Globe in Fairfield and Millenium in Bridgewater tomorrow unless I hear anything unpleasant about them before then!
Have a nice Sunday afternoon!
Chloe