[JohnMan]

Originally Posted by little_croco

Hey buddies, courtesy on the road please, as a bimmer driver

Rest assured I do drive in a courteous manner. I am nowhere near the fastest or most aggressive driver on the road. That "honour" goes to those vans. The trouble is, other road users don't show courtesy to me. So I want to teach them a lesson every now and then and remind them not to bully a bimmer driver.

[ct087ct087]

Originally Posted by trekker

Hahaa..dont under-estimate some of the bombs on the road. We never know what engine they put under the hood.

right! i've seen many old cars FLYING on the road. whenever i saw them, i would just give way. jsut don't bother them or you would be in trouble.

[ct087ct087]

Originally Posted by little_croco

Hey buddies, courtesy on the road please, as a bimmer driver

this is very important especially when the traffic is busy

[stevensonleehk]

Thanks for all your comments ... I guess I should just save up my money and wait for the F30 3 series that's coming out in 2 yrs time ... although I have to say I am sorta interested in this as well:

http://www.28car.com/sell_dsp.php?h_id=465974&h_vw=y




Any comments?

[trekker]

I know some Merc lovers will tell me off, but I think our 3 series handle far better than the C class unless its a C63. They are just boring....

[firefox_E92]

I guess it depends what u r looking for. Merc is a comfort car. If i were u, i'd have gone for E92 335 instead of getting this. much more fun I guess...

[JohnMan]

I've test-driven the current C class while deciding whether to buy that or the 3 series. I like the current C class, it seems better in handling and sportiness compared to the older c classes., not to mention it looks better too. But it still lags behind the 3 series. It emphasis is on comfort more then performance, which is true for many Mercedes cars, that's not a criticism, but that's just how Mercedes design many of their cars. I'm told by my cousin that the c63 amg is similiar in some ways to those American muscle cars (but with greater comfort and refinement), that is: terrific straight-line speed, but not that great in handling compared to the M3.

[alexckma]

without idrive though, I think the new C is a bit better.... in terms of interior...

C63 has all the power you need, but you can't control it... hence slower than an m3 on a track. But to us who are not professional drivers, it doesn't make much difference, just keep the traction control on...

I wouldn't get a C200 though, at least C230 for it to have some grunt

[JohnMan]

Originally Posted by alexckma

without idrive though, I think the new C is a bit better.... in terms of interior...

C63 has all the power you need, but you can't control it... hence slower than an m3 on a track. But to us who are not professional drivers, it doesn't make much difference, just keep the traction control on...

I wouldn't get a C200 though, at least C230 for it to have some grunt

Nah, the 3 series is still the king in terms of performance and handling. The C class is better through if you want comfort and a smoother ride, since the 3 serie's ride is compromised by the harsher run-flat tires.

[jtcl]

Originally Posted by stevensonleehk

Thanks for all your comments ... I guess I should just save up my money and wait for the F30 3 series that's coming out in 2 yrs time ... although I have to say I am sorta interested in this as well:

http://www.28car.com/sell_dsp.php?h_id=465974&h_vw=y




Any comments?

Oh...u interested in this? That's my colleague's car....

[stevensonleehk]

Originally Posted by jtcl

Oh...u interested in this? That's my colleague's car....

Oh really? Yes ... I am actually interested in it as I've always been attracted by the new C-class styling.

Does your colleague drive his/her car hard? Do you know whether or not there have been any damage previously? Maybe you can send me a PM with some details!