[danielt]

Interested to hear from anyone who's tried the new C-class.

[Scott_H]

Originally Posted by danielt

Interested to hear from anyone who's tried the new C-class.

No not yet, but i saw one the other day - they look stunning on the road!

[astra]

i am not so sre i like them... they aren't what i expect a merc should look like...

to me, mercs are a lux car, but the new one doesn't look it, it looke like it is trying ot be a sports car

[docbeemer]

That's because it is trying to look like a sports car. Merc has always had an "old rich person's car" feel and reputation to it. Now merc wants the younger demographic which has been more the realm of BMW 3 series. If merc succeeds in getting more young people into their sportier and cheaper C class then down the track these same people may more easily progress to the E or S class.

As for the car, I think it looks great except for the steering wheel. Can't wait to see the M3 challenging C65 AMG. It should be awesome.

[1q2w3e4r]

I think you mean C63 AMG, which will be a cracker of a car. Merc's AMG gear is great kit and much better finished than BMW's M equivalent

[VGR00]

I've only seen the new C class on posters and TV adds but I'd love to take one for a drive. It sure looks the business. No doubt that this will slow down 3 series sales now so dealers should be keener to negotiate especially if you tell them you are considering the new "C".

[LEA69]

I think the new C class looks wicked, wouldnt mind trading my car for a Kompressor!

[manyways]

the AMG C63 really looks mad, im more a four door guy, might look into it when its officially released

[danielt]

any ideas what the C63 AMG might cost? It it designed to compete with the RS4 and M3?

[astra]

Originally Posted by docbeemer

That's because it is trying to look like a sports car. Merc has always had an "old rich person's car" feel and reputation to it. Now merc wants the younger demographic which has been more the realm of BMW 3 series. If merc succeeds in getting more young people into their sportier and cheaper C class then down the track these same people may more easily progress to the E or S class.

As for the car, I think it looks great except for the steering wheel. Can't wait to see the M3 challenging C65 AMG. It should be awesome.

for a regular c class, i would rather the 3er, purely on looks

but i would preffer the amg over the m

[docbeemer]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

I think you mean C63 AMG, which will be a cracker of a car. Merc's AMG gear is great kit and much better finished than BMW's M equivalent

Ooops! Yeah, C63. I agree that AMG is much better finished and I will definitely look at it when it comes out (hope they have a demo). But they will probably price it way above the M3 so I may have to wait a while. Still worth a test drive when it gets here. Only 1 minor problem in my opinion- "Yes sir, you can have any colour you like- as long as it's black white or silver".

[docbeemer]

Originally Posted by astra

for a regular c class, i would rather the 3er, purely on looks

but i would preffer the amg over the m

I know- I didn't multi quote!

I actually prefer the C class merc on looks compared to the 3er sedan- I really hate the 3er sedan rear lights one of the few bangle design mistakes in my opinion (Also the rear decks of the 6er and 7er- really ugly, like they're stuck on). But that's just personal preference.

[ZuerstBMW]

In my opinion, BMWs driven so much better than Mercedes and I would never go back to a Mercedes.

[VGR00]

I'm told the entry level C200 puts out around 135kw which makes a mockary of BMW's pathetic half engined 320i or d (I can say that cause I got one!!!!). If there is anything I regret on mine it would be the lack of engine power. I went into the local Alfa dealer today and had a good look at the Brerra and I'm going to go back on monday for a drive. Might have a good look at the C200 as well and advise my thoughts.

[astra]

Originally Posted by docbeemer

I know- I didn't multi quote!

I actually prefer the C class merc on looks compared to the 3er sedan- I really hate the 3er sedan rear lights one of the few bangle design mistakes in my opinion (Also the rear decks of the 6er and 7er- really ugly, like they're stuck on). But that's just personal preference.

[OZMOD335i]

Originally Posted by vgr02

I'm told the entry level C200 puts out around 135kw which makes a mockary of BMW's pathetic half engined 320i or d (I can say that cause I got one!!!!). If there is anything I regret on mine it would be the lack of engine power. I went into the local Alfa dealer today and had a good look at the Brerra and I'm going to go back on monday for a drive. Might have a good look at the C200 as well and advise my thoughts.

Wait for the 135i coup. You'll never complain about power again. And the price should be pretty good too.

[docbeemer]

Originally Posted by astra

Ha Ha! That's good coz I'm a dog person.

[docbeemer]

Originally Posted by astra

Ha Ha! That's good coz I'm a dog person!

[BMW //MPOWER]

Originally Posted by docbeemer

Ha Ha! That's good coz I'm a dog person!

LMAO +1 for stirring the pot!

[astra]

yeh i gotto say, the less cats in this world the better

[JamieA]

I haven't seen one up close in the flesh, but from the piccies, I don't like the gap between the top of the grille and the leading edge of the bonnet - looks like a Dodge to me --- check it out and see for yourself !

Also, the interior looks cheaper than the 3, but it may be a different story when viewing it in person, so I reserve my judgement on that one, but the pictures I have seen do not look promising.

Not adventurous enough for me, a bit of a German Camry, and I thought that the Passat had that crown, but obviously it has well and truly been passed over...

... oh and did I say I didn't like it??

[astra]

Originally Posted by JamieA

I haven't seen one up close in the flesh, but from the piccies, I don't like the gap between the top of the grille and the leading edge of the bonnet - looks like a Dodge to me --- check it out and see for yourself !

yeh i saw one a while back in the city... looks weird, like really angular, but not in a good way, kinda like a whole lot of blocks jammed together that don't really fit?