Has any1 had a run in with one of these? im in the market for a new car and im close to sealing the deal on one,i just wana get all of ur opinions on whether its a better performer then my i30

 

About 7 hp less and 100 lbs heavier...should not be better (unless good gearing is involved) and if so, not by much. For the mid $30's (priod to options) I would expect more oomph.

 

I'm pretty sure a 320 can take an I30 the 320 has MB smooth shifting better geared 5spd auto/man transmission plus it's RWD. The I30 has more interior space and is cheaper but the C320 would be the better long term buy for you. I say buy the 320 the resale value is much better.

 

Based on the stats in http://www.car-stats.com, the MB performs better. Couple of co-workers have 2001 C240s (smaller V6 engine but basically the same car) and the handling is SWEEET! The auto tranny is one of the best I have felt (no hunting for gears with smooth, firm shifts).

 

I would say try the BMW 330ci. puts both cars to shame.

 

yeah, then after that try the G35 it will RAPE the 330ci that my fren here is talkin about. And it was proven on MotorTrend on SpeedVision Ch. 123 07/01/02!

 

Back seat's too cramped in both the MBC320 and BMW 330. If you don't need a back seat, you can find better performance in a lot of coupes. If you need a sedan, consider Acura TL-S and Infiniti G-35, which both have more rear seat room and better performance than the MB C320.

 

its not about seat room at all -my i30 is fine with that, i just want something that handles better then this boat lol and that i can find bodykits for...and of course this is a mb..maybe i should save a few more $ and get the c 32 amg..now thatd rape the g35

 

I would agree with you on the G35 being as strong as it is.
the thing is, if yo want to save some bills and still get the
performance you want. you can do One of two things. Buy the
g35 and wait until the skyline mods come from japan. the g35
will be the platform for the next skyline. Or you can call
motorex and order a skyline from them. it will not be new, but
it will be fargan fast. and performance will be the greatest.

 

The bodykit for the MB is real subtile it's nice but really not that noticable. why not a BMW it will fit your needs and there are some real agressive kits from the factory available.