Mercedes C240

[Sparxxx]

Okay i've talk about my parents car in some other thread i i said i was going to post pics so here they are ill take more pictures of it tonight.

 

[LoudMusic]

So a friend of mine tells me tonight that he's thinking about getting one of these. Ok sure whatever. I tell him to get a V6 Accord and he'd be much happier. But he goes on about "I've never been a Honda fan".

So how about this group of guys tell me their opinion.

V6 Accord Sedan VS C240 Sedan

 

[skip0110]

I think a V6 Accord doesn't have the same "flavor" as the RWD C240. Not enough panache. Too quiet.

Now, a Maurader. That is a good car for about the same price ($35 K), has a definite Mercedes-like "presence," and is likely to grow in value if he keeps it for a while (it's a future classic, given the sales numbers).

 

[LoudMusic]

I doubt any car he owns will grow in value. He says the Honda won't get him a raise like the Merc will. What is that? A boss that gives you a raise based on the vehicle you drive? Because they feel sorry for your poor purchasing skills?

Merc is all about image. I understand that. But the Accord is simply a better car.

 

[Azuremen]

The Accord is simply a better car... runs better, cheapier to maintain. I've driven an '04 Accord 4 cyl Sedan, its quite a comfortable car. Excellent build quiality, and it has all the options, aside from the 6 cyl. Mostly cause the owners wanted better milage (good distance for most trips around here). I've driven a varity of Mercedes as well, the one most would a C230 Hatchback, and well, they are nice, but I would rather have an Accord.

Merc is entirely a name, that is all.

 

[Mike Rotch]

My best friend bought a C230 Kompressor with a sports pack. Pity that it has the C180's engine in it

Not much more then a posers (?) car in my book.

 

[X5.]

[Off Topic] I would probably take the V6 Accord over the C240, merely because its more powerful, looks better and is cheaper to run[/Off Topic]

Nice pic btw, hope to see more. 👍

 

[Ev0]

I'd rather go for a BMW 3 Series over the Merc or the Honda. You get the best of both worlds; a well built, reliable, and fun car that still has the prestige of the Merc.

 

[X5.]

This topic gets more diversified by the minute.

 

[Lamp]

I'd get mitsubishi evolution.

 

[X5.]

This topic gets more diversified by the minute.

As i said

 

[skip0110]

So nobody likes the Maurauder? It's faster, bigger, and probably just as reliable as the C240--for the same price.

 

[LoudMusic]

I just noticed ole Sparxxx's signature.

THE INFINITE POWER OF MERCEDES-BENZ

Since he hasn't posted in over two months, could I talk someone with the powers to change that to THE FINITE POWER OF MERCEDES-BENZ ?? (: (: (: (:

The C240 couldn't handle a V6 Accord. Or a 325i. I'm sure Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, ... heck even Ford, Chevy, Audi, Volvo, Volksweagon, Jaguar, Dodge and Pontiac have cars in the C240's price range that out perform it.

But the C240 definitely has the built in bling. Is that a good thing, necessarily?

 

[X5.]

I just noticed ole Sparxxx's signature.

THE INFINITE POWER OF MERCEDES-BENZ

Since he hasn't posted in over two months, could I talk someone with the powers to change that to THE FINITE POWER OF MERCEDES-BENZ ?? (: (: (: (:

Ask Jordan

 

[Omnis]

if you ask me......that c240 looks fugly as hell. big mercedes luxury sedans (besides the CL600...but is that a coupe? whatever.) are really falling off with me.

 

[PublicSecrecy]

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Hm...accord v6 vs. Merc. C240....seeing as no European car got a high rating and Honda and Toyota took the highest reliability, value, and others according to an owners review tally taken by 800,000 car owners. I'd go with a Camry if you asked me, but for luxury between the Merc and Accord V6, i'd take the Mercedes. as for over-all value the Accord wins hands-down. For performance, im not too clear on dragstrip performance but im guessing they would be pretty close, and i think its safe to say that the C240 would be a bit better on the track. Perhaps a little less under-steer. I'd take the Accord tho.

 

[pimp racer]

So a friend of mine tells me tonight that he's thinking about getting one of these. Ok sure whatever. I tell him to get a V6 Accord and he'd be much happier. But he goes on about "I've never been a Honda fan".

So how about this group of guys tell me their opinion.

V6 Accord Sedan VS C240 Sedan

Why bring up an old topic? Ok back to this topic I saw Accord V6 since its cheaper and fast also! Pretty nice Interior if you have ever sat in one. People never consider this car just because its a Honda I really hate that! Not talking to you LoudMusic I mean other people who just hate Honda because of the Civic.

 

[1X83Z]

I'll put it very simply: the Mercedes C240 is one of the very worst cars on sale today. Here's my question: the 189-horsepower C230 starts at $29300 as a sedan. The 168-horsepower C240 starts at $32700 as a sedan. Why the **** would ANYONE buy a C240 given this?

The C240 has a standard automatic transmission, yes, but that option only bumps the C230's price up to $30600. The C240 adds NOTHING to the C230 except the automatic transmission (plus two features that no-one cares about: a split-folding rear seat and wood trim) and actually deletes the C230's 17" wheels in favor of sixteens, along with the aforementioned 31-horsepower decrease.

The reason someone would buy a C240 is completely beyond me. It's simply stupid. So to answer LoudMusic's question, yes - the Accord is considerably better than either of these awful, overpriced investments. In fact, I'd take an Accord over any C-class but the C320 4Matic and the C55.

 

[ND4SPD]

I'd get mitsubishi evolution.

I'd take Sparxxx's 1993 Mazda RX-7.👍

 

[LoudMusic]

I'd take Sparxxx's 1993 Mazda RX-7.👍

I'm with you on that one (:

I'll put it very simply: the Mercedes C240 is one of the very worst cars on sale today. Here's my question: the 189-horsepower C230 starts at $29300 as a sedan. The 168-horsepower C240 starts at $32700 as a sedan. Why the **** would ANYONE buy a C240 given this?

The C240 has a standard automatic transmission, yes, but that option only bumps the C230's price up to $30600. The C240 adds NOTHING to the C230 except the automatic transmission (plus two features that no-one cares about: a split-folding rear seat and wood trim) and actually deletes the C230's 17" wheels in favor of sixteens, along with the aforementioned 31-horsepower decrease.

The reason someone would buy a C240 is completely beyond me. It's simply stupid. So to answer LoudMusic's question, yes - the Accord is considerably better than either of these awful, overpriced investments. In fact, I'd take an Accord over any C-class but the C320 4Matic and the C55.

*gasp* Do we agree on something? Is this the end of the world?

 

[TheCracker]

Has nobody bothered to ask the simple question: Are we talking new or used?

 

[LoudMusic]

Has nobody bothered to ask the simple question: Are we talking new or used?

I don't think it matters, personally. If you're saying used then they're all in that catagory. It appears to me that KBB says the Merc holds its value as well as the Accord, but I have to argue strongly that that can't be possible.

 

[Danny]

I like it

 

[pimp racer]

*gasp* Do we agree on something? Is this the end of the world?

OMG I think so... No we are all gonna die! aghh!

 

[1X83Z]

*gasp* Do we agree on something? Is this the end of the world?

I'm a pretty big Accord fan - the 1986-1989 is one of my favorite cheap used cars, and I think the current Accord EX V6 is the best all-around Japanese car ever sold.

I don't think it matters, personally. If you're saying used then they're all in that catagory. It appears to me that KBB says the Merc holds its value as well as the Accord, but I have to argue strongly that that can't be possible.

Kelley Blue Book is a group of liars with a website and a book. I'm not necessarily sure if they're wrong here, though - Accord holds its value damn well. The difference is that when a new Accord comes out, this generation will take a hit while C-classes (and all Mercs) stay absurdly valuable.

 

[LoudMusic]

I'm a pretty big Accord fan - the 1986-1989 is one of my favorite cheap used cars, and I think the current Accord EX V6 is the best all-around Japanese car ever sold.

How does the generation ending in `93 stack up? I've been driving one since `99 and put over 115,000 miles on it in that time (:

Kelley Blue Book is a group of liars with a website and a book. I'm not necessarily sure if they're wrong here, though - Accord holds its value damn well. The difference is that when a new Accord comes out, this generation will take a hit while C-classes (and all Mercs) stay absurdly valuable.

Mercs hold their value? I had no idea - I honestly thought they shat value like a baby shats diapers.

 

[1X83Z]

How does the generation ending in `93 stack up? I've been driving one since `99 and put over 115,000 miles on it in that time (:

Actually out of the six generations, they're my fourth-favorite. Followed only by 98-02 and the first generation. My favorite is the current one (03-), second favorite is 86-89, then 94-97.

Yes, I rank my favorite Accord generations.

Mercs hold their value? I had no idea - I honestly thought they shat value like a baby shats diapers.

It's long been reported that the Mercedes CLK was the least-depreciating vehicle on the market; other Mercs aren't far behind.

 

[LoudMusic]

Actually out of the six generations, they're my fourth-favorite. Followed only by 98-02 and the first generation. My favorite is the current one (03-), second favorite is 86-89, then 94-97.

Yes, I rank my favorite Accord generations.

Yeah, you're nuts for ranking (: But you're even more nuts for ranking the 94 - 97 before the 90 - 93. My sister has a 95 which is, in my opinion, the worste of the lot. To make it even playing field lets say all of them in EX manual 5 speed. I believe that existed for all models. Then number them 1 through 6 and grade them A through F.

1 E (never buy a car in its first generation)
2 D (used to have one of these ... it's ... dead now)
3 B (ME!)
4 F (sister)
5 C (parents)
6 A (If only it had a manual with the V6 ...)

It's long been reported that the Mercedes CLK was the least-depreciating vehicle on the market; other Mercs aren't far behind.

Well that's just dumb. Mercs are crap. People should wise up.

 

[1X83Z]

Yeah, you're nuts for ranking (: But you're even more nuts for ranking the 94 - 97 before the 90 - 93. My sister has a 95 which is, in my opinion, the worste of the lot. To make it even playing field lets say all of them in EX manual 5 speed. I believe that existed for all models. Then number them 1 through 6 and grade them A through F.

1 E (never buy a car in its first generation)
2 D (used to have one of these ... it's ... dead now)
3 B (ME!)
4 F (sister)
5 C (parents)
6 A (If only it had a manual with the V6 ...)

First-generation, meh. They sucked. Granted.

Second-generation, I always felt, was the only one of the lot - current ones included - that drove like drivers' cars. They're really fun to drive, methinks, with a manual transmission.

Third-generation was just too boring - sorry!!

Fourth-gen, I agree with your assessment above, but two major things happened between 1994 and 1997: a V6 engine, and a coupe that wasn't merely a 2-door sedan. It really furthered the Accord dynasty significantly.

98-02 does nothing for me.

03-pres kicks ass; I don't necessarily wish you could get a V6/manual sedan, but a manumatic transmission is practically necessary; ALL of their competitors offer it. Of course, you could always get a V6/manual coupe, but that loses the practicality, and there's better coupes out there.

Well that's just dumb. Mercs are crap. People should wise up.

As the proud owner of two Mercedes products, I ... agree completely. I had a 1999 ML430 for a year and it was a reliability nightmare; I'd never buy a used Mercedes again. And with the exception of SOME of the AMG models, they're all awful buys both new and used.