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Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:04 PM
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Got a C250

Yes, yes, it's a boosted 4 cylinder in a tiny little Mercedes, but the combo is pretty fun to drive! Traded in the FX35 since the lease was almost done and got a fantastic deal on this. Time for H&R coilovers, Eibach sway bars, Catless DP, tune and Bridgestone RE11 tires









Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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and here it is with the G37S
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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Looks nice, I like what they have done with the C-Class
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Very nice
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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Don't forget some phat wheels.
Old Oct 29, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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the rear end looks a lot sharper this model year. coupe is out too !
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
Looks nice, I like what they have done with the C-Class
Thanks, and I agree, they changed everything up for the better, except the old ones had projectors.. but oh well.

Originally Posted by OneFastStanza
Very nice
Thanks!

Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Don't forget some phat wheels.
Agreed, was thinking about some type of AMG rims, or some Volks!

Originally Posted by QT1 5MT AE
the rear end looks a lot sharper this model year. coupe is out too !
It was hard deciding between the two, but I'm the only one that really likes sedans a lot (most people even with Gs prefer coupes)
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:40 AM
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Didn't catch the no projectors.

Gotta cut back on cost some where I guess, to keep it in price point where they want it. I take it they are halogen then?

I think headlight technology has advanced incredibly well in 10 years. My GF's Hyundai Accident has a nice cutoff line for halogen reflector lights and the output is definitely enough, so I guess it is one area where we can actually back track.
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 05:32 AM
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im also liking what theyve done with the C class, minus the no projectors.. nice pick up.
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
Didn't catch the no projectors.

Gotta cut back on cost some where I guess, to keep it in price point where they want it. I take it they are halogen then?

I think headlight technology has advanced incredibly well in 10 years. My GF's Hyundai Accident has a nice cutoff line for halogen reflector lights and the output is definitely enough, so I guess it is one area where we can actually back track.
no kidding. my Yaris' headlights were a single reflector design, they had a sharp clean cutoff with wide coverage and very good illumination. there would have been almost no benefit with a retro on that car. of course the turn signals would light up a street sign half a mile away too, lol
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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definitely a beautiful car
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DrunkieTheBear
Didn't catch the no projectors.

Gotta cut back on cost some where I guess, to keep it in price point where they want it. I take it they are halogen then?

I think headlight technology has advanced incredibly well in 10 years. My GF's Hyundai Accident has a nice cutoff line for halogen reflector lights and the output is definitely enough, so I guess it is one area where we can actually back track.
Yea, even though older Mercs gave out horrible light, this one seems a lot better. Might just throw in some 4500k DDM HIDs, have them on my I30 and they work perfect with reflectors.

Originally Posted by NCSU_MAX
im also liking what theyve done with the C class, minus the no projectors.. nice pick up.
Thanks!

Originally Posted by mightyMax95
no kidding. my Yaris' headlights were a single reflector design, they had a sharp clean cutoff with wide coverage and very good illumination. there would have been almost no benefit with a retro on that car. of course the turn signals would light up a street sign half a mile away too, lol
yup, headlight design has definitely gotten a lot better

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definitely a beautiful car
Thanks, it grew on me a lot!
Old Oct 30, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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Looks GOOD. Awesome choice in the model you got.
Old Nov 3, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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Diesel!?!?!?!


Automatic +1 from me! Nice ride.
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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^no, they don't have a diesel version in the US yet, i would love the diesel tho, they make a lot of torque!
Old Nov 10, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Damn Nice pick Up...
Old Nov 11, 2011 | 04:40 PM
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Damn Sweet ride!


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