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little odd but.......
04 honda S2K or 05 mercedes c230 sports sedan kompressor?
my buddy is stuck between the two....kinda opposites too...haha. The mercedes is more practical but the s2000....nough said!
his options:
S2K
silverstone w/ red/black interior
c230 sports sedan
black w/ charcoal, sunroof package, 6 cd in dash, manual, blue tint, 5 star wheels
both the exact same deal with the exact same money......he needs help ...the indecisive piece of crap with such a difficult damn decision!!!!!!!
my buddy is stuck between the two....kinda opposites too...haha. The mercedes is more practical but the s2000....nough said!
his options:
S2K
silverstone w/ red/black interior
c230 sports sedan
black w/ charcoal, sunroof package, 6 cd in dash, manual, blue tint, 5 star wheels
both the exact same deal with the exact same money......he needs help ...the indecisive piece of crap with such a difficult damn decision!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by tsXgtp
s2k in the winter or c230?
The 230 is more practical.
If hes got a winter beater, s2k it up!
The 230 is more practical.
If hes got a winter beater, s2k it up!
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The Kompressor is a sweet car, but has anyone listened to one?
A buddy once told me he saw one that sounded like a lawn mower.
I dismissed him as retarded, but sure enough, a few weeks later, I saw two of them and, they both sounded exactly like a lawn mower.
My dad works for MB, and actually talked me out of buying a Kompressor!
Stick with the s2000, it will run forever, plus, your neighbors won't mistake your car for a Toro.
A buddy once told me he saw one that sounded like a lawn mower.
I dismissed him as retarded, but sure enough, a few weeks later, I saw two of them and, they both sounded exactly like a lawn mower.
My dad works for MB, and actually talked me out of buying a Kompressor!
Stick with the s2000, it will run forever, plus, your neighbors won't mistake your car for a Toro.
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Ok, now that's a little overboard. I certainly wouldn't take a civic over the 230. I might take the S2000 over it though... only because I have the roadster itch and want to scratch.
But I agree, the 230 Kompressor sounds way too buzzy, and I guess it can pass for a lawnmower. But it is a well made car, and certainly has better build quality than a bimmer 325.
Keep in mind that MB has made huge improvements on the new 2005 C's.... subtle body changes, interior updates, nano-technology paint, new steering wheel, much improved 6-speed manual tranny, and overall build quality has become even better in response to recent criticism that MB's quality was going south. Tell your friend to get an '05 if he goes that route. Even the new '05 C320 Sport Sedan has a slick-shifting 6-speed available and has had very favorable reviews in europe. If you've ever driven one, the older manual C's had one of the worst manual gearboxes you can find in a car.
But I agree, the 230 Kompressor sounds way too buzzy, and I guess it can pass for a lawnmower. But it is a well made car, and certainly has better build quality than a bimmer 325.
Keep in mind that MB has made huge improvements on the new 2005 C's.... subtle body changes, interior updates, nano-technology paint, new steering wheel, much improved 6-speed manual tranny, and overall build quality has become even better in response to recent criticism that MB's quality was going south. Tell your friend to get an '05 if he goes that route. Even the new '05 C320 Sport Sedan has a slick-shifting 6-speed available and has had very favorable reviews in europe. If you've ever driven one, the older manual C's had one of the worst manual gearboxes you can find in a car.
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I don't know about how it sounds, but I was shopping at Costco's and they had a C230 sedan from Mercedes sitting outside on view. I peaked through the window, and wow, MB really reworked the interior for 05. It looked like a little S-Class in there, with chrome rimmed buttons and real burled wood. If practicality and a luxurious interior is his thang, I'd suggest the MB.
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If it were me, id get the mercedes.. just because its more practical if its going to be your only car..
if he doesnt give a damn about being practical then s2000 all the way
if he doesnt give a damn about being practical then s2000 all the way
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yeah I change my vote.
Get the Mercedes but make sure it is an '05 with all the new improvements. It is a sweet car and the updated interior brings freshness back to the model.
The S2K even with its '04 updates looks dated. Still a looker, but definitely showing age. At the risk of sounding vain, I'd rather cruise in a freshened benz than an exhausted Honda design, especially if it's a daily driver.
Get the Mercedes but make sure it is an '05 with all the new improvements. It is a sweet car and the updated interior brings freshness back to the model.
The S2K even with its '04 updates looks dated. Still a looker, but definitely showing age. At the risk of sounding vain, I'd rather cruise in a freshened benz than an exhausted Honda design, especially if it's a daily driver.
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Is MB able to make that huge improvement for 05??? My brother are so damn happy that his lease on that :shit: 02 c230 compressor is going to finish next month. And he even thinking to pay the penatly to get out of it! It was the worst car I have ever driven and it tie with ford tempo!
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I mean, it is pretty odd that he's shopping between the c230 and the s2k because both cars contradicts his needs for a certain car (besides speed).
Erhms, I don't know, he should buy the c230.
Erhms, I don't know, he should buy the c230.
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Is MB able to make that huge improvement for 05??? My brother are so damn happy that his lease on that :shit: 02 c230 compressor is going to finish next month. And he even thinking to pay the penatly to get out of it! It was the worst car I have ever driven and it tie with ford tempo! ![Grin Fawk](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/grinfawk.gif)
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I'd also suggest the 3-Series over the C-Class, mainly because of DC's reliability concerns, and the S2000 is waaaaay too small for my Size 13s but....
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Originally Posted by robert_tsxgeek
what the heck does this thread have anything to do with TSX ?????
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Originally Posted by robert_tsxgeek
what the heck does this thread have anything to do with TSX ?????
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If your friend has another (more practical) car, then he should get the S2k. If not (i.e. this will be his only car) he should get the Merc. I have a hard time envisioning the S2000 as an only car.
I also agree with Bob, I'd rather have a 3-series......but I doubt you could get a decent one (non-stripped) for the same price as an S2000.
I also agree with Bob, I'd rather have a 3-series......but I doubt you could get a decent one (non-stripped) for the same price as an S2000.
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c230 sound like crap. also, the new 05 model will cost you an arm and a leg and still not come close (ok a little) to the performance.
and another thing... you don't buy these kinds of cars for their practicality.
and another thing... you don't buy these kinds of cars for their practicality.
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Originally Posted by ClutchPerformer
I also agree with Bob, I'd rather have a 3-series......but I doubt you could get a decent one (non-stripped) for the same price as an S2000.
c230 sound like crap. also, the new 05 model will cost you an arm and a leg and still not come close (ok a little) to the performance.
and another thing... you don't buy these kinds of cars for their practicality.
and another thing... you don't buy these kinds of cars for their practicality.
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Originally Posted by ianS
S2000 is a same price as a loaded 325Ci(no Nav, mo Mtech). And same equipped 325i can be 3k cheaper.....
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My vote will have to be for the S2000 (too bad the 350Z or STi isn't in this disscusion) because I think you could go A LOT further with the S2000 than the C230. And no offence but I think that C class are labelled as "Poor Men's Benz" to me.
Except for the AMG C's of course!!!
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Except for the AMG C's of course!!!
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