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Old 06-28-07, 03:04 PM
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Default 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class pricing announced




The redesigned 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class will start at $31,975 for a C300 Sport Sedan with the Luxury variant of the C300 starting at $33,675, the German automaker announced today. Both models are powered by a 3.0-liter V-6 with 228 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque. Transmission options include Benz's now familiar seven-speed automatic and a six-speed manual (available only for the C300 Sport).

The range-topping C350 Sport Sedan comes with a bigger V-6 that puts out 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque and will start at $37,275. All prices include a $775 destination fee.

The 2008 C-Class will be arriving in dealer showrooms come August 7. Both C300 variants will be available with 4Matic all-wheel drive starting in September. 4Matic will not be available on the C350.
http://blogs.motortrend.com/6211439/...ced/index.html
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Yawn ... zzzzz ...
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I liked the W203. As for this one, like the front, don't like the rear. The trunk looks short, maybe it's the angle. Don't feel the steering wheel at all.
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From this pic it looks like the S-class from the side.
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near 40k same hp as a camry, great. Just what a C buyer wants, to look like an S class which has different proportions and different size anyways
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Its priced MORE than the 335 or IS 350?? Wow...
 
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Its priced MORE than the 335 or IS 350?? Wow...
C350 engine is basically bringing a knife to the IS350/G35/G37/335 gunfight
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Old 06-29-07, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MoLexus
From this pic it looks like the S-class from the side.
Well, that's mercedes for you. Would you like that in small, medium, or large?
Redesign the s, water it down to the c, next is the E class, just like their previous generations.

That center console is outright disgusting

That front shot is good looking though
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I love the exterior styling!! Especially with the sport package. The interior leaves me feeling empty though. What happened to the days with the leather door trim? The interior plastics look cheap too, but according to some of those that have been in it, it doesn't feel too bad.

I'm surprised they're using a carryover engine, but then again, the engine is only a few years old. Not the best timing I guess.
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I like the exterior, but that interior is horrible, and the C350 needs more power, and it seems to follow the IS in the manual or AWD only for the base engine
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Originally Posted by Yang1815
I liked the W203. As for this one, like the front, don't like the rear. The trunk looks short, maybe it's the angle. Don't feel the steering wheel at all.
The new S-Class and C-Class have developed badonkadonks.
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Interor looks like a Honda
Exterior like a Hyundai
Performance is average

Why buy this? Lexus and BMW are duking it out with the IS and 3, heck the new G35/37 is a great improvement over the previous car and heck I think the Acura TL , an older car, is better than this thing.

WHy buy this? What is the reason?
b/c people want that badge on their hood... no matter what in many cases
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Originally Posted by ebruce2
b/c people want that badge on their hood... no matter what in many cases
Yes.....and that "no matter what" often includes unreliability as well.

Welcome back, Eric.....haven't seen you post for awhile.
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Originally Posted by ebruce2
b/c people want that badge on their hood... no matter what in many cases
And some people refuse to buy anything but Japanese made or designed vehicles, no matter what in many cases.
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I think it looks much classier than S class.
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