Comments on: 2007 Mercedes-Benz C Class

By: duvalier

duvalier — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:05:10 +0000

l took delivery of my new c-class 200 kompressor some 8 montgs ago. I purchased it without driving it, let alone knowing what it looked like. One of the best decisions l have ever made. Nothing on the Australian roads compare to this magnificent vehicle. Although not a cheap car, you pay for what you get. Truely a dream to drive, outstanding on the driving course at Sandown racetrack and as our instructor said “the car will crumple in a collision” its built to take the full impact of a collision … and hey guess what, … the occupants will most probably still be alive….. and to that l say my life is work more than $70000 Congratulations Mercedes Benz

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:07:02 +0000

Dealer servicing costs are horrendous. You will be paying $150 to get the coolant changed. $120 for brake fluid. $123 for an air filter. $360 for a fuel filter. $316 for rear brake pads. This was on the last model. The latest model will cost you more.

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:48:42 +0000

I never considered getting a merc until recently, being only age 26, I have been looking for a business car that is in the luxury league, I was considering an Audi but when I saw this car, my Jaw dropped. You want ELEGANCE, CLASS, QUALITY, get a MERC!!

You want wanky cars go for a LEXUS. If you want to be like everyone else, go for a BMW. And lastly but not least, if you want to get ripped off, Get an Audi, Im sure they will do their best to rip you off with the tiny extras that you want for the car that should be a standard!!

By: Radulovic

Radulovic — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:43:17 +0000

In my opinion:

- BMW’s
- Audi’s
- Lexus

are all good cars, HOWEVER, I have been in various Mercs and can say that the quality of the car design, the engine and the interior is FAR better than all those cars mentioned.

BM’s are SOOOO boring, You see everyone has one, and Lexus looks like an expensive up-tight over-priced car.

The Audi’s dont even go there, their trademark Xenon lights come as an extra not inclusive!! How SAD.

With the merc, esp. this model, you pay 70-75 gran for it and its all inclusive, there is no bullshit, no hidden extras and shit like that.

AND i must say that LEXUS is the cheapest of them all, the design is so cheap!!!

By: converted merc owner

converted merc owner — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:41:26 +0000

I just recently purchased a C200 in poladium silver, it is quite an amazing vehicle. I’m a new car salesman at a holden dealership in qld and this car drives much smoother in the highway than an E Series GTS or WM Caprice and a benifit is the resale value of these C200’s. I paid close to 63K and a i got the vision package which includes a sunroof, xenon headlights and an upgraded sound system. For what I paid for this vehicle and what i get, the ellegance the smooth percision driving..I don’t regret not buying a grange or HSV for one second. Of course i get the occasional lag from the supercharger but no matter how hard a ride the car it still gets better fuel economy per 100km than a VE Omega if i don’t ride it hard n use the cruise everywhere i go. A wonderfull vehicle..and thanks to the petrol heads who helped me pay for it haha. VE’s are still great cars but you can’t top a merc or a BMW with these american deigned motors. Cheers all.

By: Errol

Errol — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:21:52 +0000

Just wished to comment on my C180, 2004 Elegance. I bought this car new in 2004 and love it. It is reliable, economical and comfortable, doing regular long distance running, ie, almost every trip is 1,200k’s+. I am looking at buying the new 220 diesel in February 08, if it’s as good as the company states. If anyone has any information that might dissuade me, please advise.
I am not interested in arguments about brands, just the facts, eg, my research suggests that M-B retains a better resale than some other brands and the dealer service is faultless,so far. Having stated all that, I am not so narrow-minded that I wouldn’t consider other brands if they can match the quality and service I have experienced, and I’m sure everyone has their own stories, good or bad.
Any input would be appreciated.
Errol.

By: Tony C

Tony C — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:44:05 +0000

After some test drives and reading some reviews of the cars, I decided to buy the Lexus IS250. The 2.5 litre V6 engine and the 6 speed auto beats the C-200 1.8 litre and 5 speed auto. In terms of standard equipment, the IS250 has such a long list, that a C-200 would cost around $80,000 to match.

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By: Warren B

Warren B — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 23:11:41 +0000

Took delivery of my C200 Kompressor last week. My first Mercedes and very glad to have bought it. Enjoying every minute driving it.

By: Tony C

Tony C — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:55:13 +0000

A few days ago, I read a few American reviews of this new C-Class. The base model over there is the C300 (what is called the C280 over here).

It costs just under US$32,000 and has a sunroof as standard. Compare this with the A$85,000 (sunroof is a payable option and metallic paint is $1,900 extra). Australians have to pay more than double what the Americans pay. Seems like a rip-off.

Think I will wait for the new Audi A4 in April 2008 (a bigger car than the C-Class) to see what it has to offer.

By: robin lester

robin lester — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:19:53 +0000

Great car but without a reverse camera like the Lexus IS 250 ,Mercedes is just not in the safety first stakes ,in my humble opinion, and no amount of rationaliztion by sales staff will convince me otherwise

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:05:43 +0000

I hope the new C230 (V6 2.5 litre) will eventually be brought into the Australian market, to fill the price gap between the range.

The C200 is a small 1.8 litre engine (albeit supercharged) for what is now a slightly bigger car than the previous model. I prefer a V6 engine.

The C280 is good but rather expensive. I drive an average 3,000 km a year in mainly inner suburb driving, as I am retired and travel overseas for annual holidays. A C230 would suit me fine.

By: Leon

Leon — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:00:45 +0000

Thanks for your support Steve… u see, this is exactly what I was saying. BMW owners have this inferiority complex…And they seem to WANT to share it with everyone… I dont know why its the case… but it just happens to be.
’nuff said… The BMW is a good car, i dont doubt it. I like the Merc so much more and I note that many BMW drivers can not grasp that. anyways… its my opinion.

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:59:46 +0000

Obviously Bavarian Missile is either a BMW dealer and its so obvious my your commentary here on this website
where you have bagged everyone else comments on the new
C Class, which has barely hit the market.

Stop abusing other people for a start, you haven driven the car yet dickhead, you don’t even know what you are talking about.

Leon is spot on , BMW have always been poor cousins to Mercedes Benz.

For example you compare today a 1988 190E thats on the road to 1988 318i, I have NEVER seen a seen a good example 1988 318i, their crap and falling apart, but however, you look at a 88 190E still on the road, their still solid as ever, since the day they were built.

You always notice, BMW always trying to compare its self to Benz, like a baby sister who has never grown up. You never see Benz people on blogs lowering them selfs to abuse other makes! As if they have to any why.

Sorry Bavarian Missile you are real wanker here.

By: Bavarian Missile in the USA

Bavarian Missile in the USA — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:35:33 +0000

What series on Aussie telly was it that someone was called Leon Wanker??? What ever mate,Mercs are great cars …but BMWs their not. Boring,sorry!!! AMG….MAYBE !!

By: Leon

Leon — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 07:13:01 +0000

I can hear the BMW lovers run for reasons to bag this vehicle… we’ll hear all kinds of analogies and stories… but the FACTS are… this IS an excellent vehicle… They are the FACTS… But, lets hear those stories anyway… its good entertainment…

Leon

By: Matthews Mooketsane Bantsijang

Matthews Mooketsane Bantsijang — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:41:15 +0000

The new Mercedes C-Class is classy hey…

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:54:20 +0000

I drove the new C class whilst on holidays in Europe the C220 Diesel from Spain to Frankfut. And one of the first Aussie’s to drive it before it hit Australia.
You what until you drive it!!!. Their is nothing in Australia like it in its class price range.
The new Agility Suspension changes the landscape and hits a new bench mark in road handling for motor cars.
Just when the poor old Aussie makers come out with a “great car”, that are going to be set back by another 10 years, in trying to catch up with the Germans again.
This little 2.0L Turbo Diesel puts out 400Nm Torque !, where talking V8 performance here, on the autobarns, on the super hi speed left lane, this thing did 280kph!.

Sold me, I got my order in for one,can’t to get it.