Mercedes-Benz obviously had to cut some corners to keep the price so low, but it retains the vault-like feel and top-of-the-line safety features expected in a high-end hatchback. A slick six-speed manual gearbox is available to please purist drivers. Aggressive thrusts on the accelerator bring aggressive shifts that let the engine wind up, while more lethargic driving is met with earlier shifts that save fuel. A five-speed automatic, which adds $1,300 to the sticker price, is capable of monitoring the driver's habits and shifting accordingly. Two transmissions are offered, both of which lean toward the sporty side. A noisy, metallic clicking sound during acceleration seems very undignified for a car with such a luxurious nameplate. But if the engine's feel is French cuisine, its sound is more like Mickey D's. The 192-horsepower, supercharged four-cylinder engine sends plenty of force to the rear wheels, with power coming smooth and even throughout the rev range. Its suspension is fairly soft, but it still injects confidence for spirited driving or emergency lane changes. The expensive Benzes sometimes feel like they're riding atop a giant marshmallow, but the little hatchback version has a much more intimate feel on the road. ![]() This emphasis on youth goes beyond price, as the C230 feels much livelier than its big cousins. The 2002 C230 Kompressor starts at an affordable $24,950, a price perfect for young professionals more interested in the big game than in big stock portfolios. Just mentioning the name conjures up images of supreme luxury - palatial houses, courteous servants, fine wine - the best of everything.īut the Mercedes vernacular is changing from "please pass the caviar" to "yo, wassup" as the carmaker courts younger buyers who don't have deep pockets. ![]() This car is beautiful, stylish, and luxurious and I recommend it to anyone interested.If ever a brand had cachet, it would be Mercedes-Benz. This car will meet your every need, and Mercedes does a great job with reliability, even though it doesn't show in reviews, I've owned three Benz's and never had any problems that cost more than a few hundred bucks to fix. This car has it all and if you get one with the options you will be happier with this car, than a brand new pontiac or chevy for the same price. It'll tell you everything, and you can do almost anything from the steering wheel, just mess around with the buttons on the wheel for a while and you'll figure out how to change the display and see how fast your going, change the station or volume, even how many miles you have left in your tank based on your speed. The internal computer lets you know everything right in front of you on a digital display under the speedometer, from "passenger door open" and "change brakes soon" to "left front marker light out". ![]() The handling is really nice, it jumps when u floor it, and I have had no major problems. I've owned a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe for a little over a year now, and so far it has been excellent. and I mean CRANKED! Otherwise it sounds like a transistor radio from the 60s. Oh, yeah, and the sound system is only good when it's cranked. Now, in the summer heat, the car is having vapor lock problems- despite it being fuel injected. The cigarette lighter is locked in the down position and cannot be removed. My wife and I have cut our fingers on the trim around the shifter. To wit: the driver's door seal has malfunctioned more than 3 times, been repaired. It has also suffered a host of reliability issues - some big, some small and infuriating. is, at best, marginal (we live in LA) and can take 20 minutes to cool the car at 85 degrees. Love the look of the car, although it's too small for me (I'm 6'2"), while the mileage and handling are very good. ![]() Bought this C320 wagon for my wife (who is 4'11") with 32k, and also purchased an extended warranty.
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