Comments on: 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class: A Step In The Right Direction

By: umesh t

umesh t — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:46:44 +0000

You got the description wrong for the C350.
The C350 is offered as the “Sports” model only.

The C300 comes in both Luxury and Sports trim.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:12:16 +0000

Great car. I’ve had my 09 C300 Sport for about 6 weeks and already driven it almost 6,000 miles. I loved my 05 C230 K, but this car is just in another league in terms of build-quality.

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By: Karvellis Lee

Karvellis Lee — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:57:17 +0000

I recently purchase a 2008 C-300 4matic from a mercedes benz dealer in Arlington, Virgina. This is my first Mercedes Benz. I have owned 2 Lexus GS-300 for over 10 years. The difference is remarkable. Lexus used to be a world class organzation. Now a Lexus is nothing more than a Toyota with a wig on it( smile).The C-300 mercedes rides very comfortably the stereo system is awesome. I am looking forward to taking it on a 1000 mile trip this summer. Way to go Mercedes-Benz you did it right!!!!!

By: Steven

Steven — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 04:26:03 +0000

I’m glad MB sold Chrysler. Hopefully this is a new beginning and restoring the glory day of Mercedes Benz.

I picked my up on Dec 1 for the 2008 C300 sport in Markham,Ontario. Straight to independent tires shop and change to snow tires Pirelli sotto zeros with a new set of alloy wheels and straight to highway.

Awesome handling compared with my 1995 C280. I love it and all the electronic worked!!! so do my bluetooth with blackberry.

The dealership sales experience is pretty good and better than back in 1995. I hope they emulate sales and services of Lexus (I did owned GS300 in 2001)

I still love the handling of the German car than the Japanese.

I will keep everyone posted how it go down the road with the dealer service experience and how it hold up in a few years.

By: Joseph

Joseph — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 13:20:40 +0000

I test drove the new C-350 then came back to the dealer and test drove the C-300, the 300 feels heavy while driving the 350 is in the lighter and quicker feel. I decided to buy it after taking it home for the weekend. I tested it the way I drove my 2003 Nissan 350z and although not as engaging on the performance side, I feel much better with the MB which feel lighter although not over powered. I maxed the speed limit to 130 mph which disapppointed me maybe because I’m use to driving my 350z to 160mph. But with all the ammenities and the feel of driving a MB, I feel more luxurious. I’m use to compliments with the 350z here in Germany but it goes the same for the C-350. I’ll be picking up mine on Friday and with hopes that this car won’t bored me.

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By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:55:01 +0000

I am anxiously waiting on the new C. I have crossed the line owned both BMW and MB. Years ago the BMW was the drivers car hands down over MB, though MB was a great road car. That edge has vastly disappeared as the industry has raised the bar accross the board and MB has blended performance in their models. I continue to hear of problems with MB. Currently have an 05 C230 Compressor. Only complaint is a gremlin tells me I have burned out bulb once in awhile, which isn’t and I thought 30K on the front brakes was a bid soon for replacement. Otherwise, I hope the interior noise levels are improved over the 05. Besides that it is a great driver. Just did 1500 miles on business in FL and got 30 MPG while enjoying spirited driving. I love the new looks of the the larger C. Any chance of a Bluetec Diesel option? Still like the older BMWs with an 88 M6 in the garage. Maybe the styling ship will recover at BMW one day. Till then my money is on MB.

By: conker

conker — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 02:56:09 +0000

My positive thoughts are with Dieter in trying to revive the MB brand. It was horrible to see Chrysler get their fingers into such a well respected German icon. I suffered the worse of times with my 2004 C230 Kompressor. It had poor manufacturing, and defects unbecoming of MB quality. I had to toss it back onto the market in disappointment only after a year. It is said but I’m going Japanese to tie me over. Acura, while less known, builds a solid and reliable RL which I like.

But in my heart of hearts, I hope the new C promises the solid quality that I’ve experienced with MB since the 80′s. This will be MB’s last chance before I go with the up and coming Audi RS series.

By: ddi

ddi — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:19:36 +0000

I own both brands bmw and now mercedes, and I went out
looking too buy a new bimmer but BMW just does not have anything to compete with MB in terms of price.I was looking forward to the 5series and disappointed turned to the 3series disappointed,the 335i is nice but it looks as though the design team left early on friday unfinished and turned in what they had on tuesday.BMW owners buy just because and so does Honda owners but my 2003 540i has been reguarded as one of the best cars ever built “WOW” such B.S. ,I’ve modified that car to be the thrasher that it is with upgraded everything short of divorce…so how good is bimmer out of the box? I have test driven the new c300 sport and rated it over the BMW 335i.I am now patiently waited for my c350 sport to come in, I hope MB stays on the path of luxury first,sport last and leave everyone else copying BMW.If I get the urge too do some serious thrashing i’ll get in my bimmer and if i’m headed to the mountains or beaches here in N.C. i’ll be in the Benz.