Deciding between C300, 328i, IS250 - Page 3 - Benzworld.org

c-easy300sport · 05-08-2008, 08:18 AM

Just a bought a c300 sport and its great! I had a 2005 TL which was nice also but the 300 blows it away on options and appearance, definitely get the navigation or your missing out!

MY2008ML350 · 05-08-2008, 07:27 PM

Just an info, Lexus Canada has dropped the IS price by 5K.

**MB-SV** · 05-09-2008, 12:25 PM

Wonder what the impact on IS sales is, due to success of new C-class. Although some MB E-class sales probably were cannibalized too.

mromar · 05-09-2008, 01:28 PM

I dont care if they chop 10K off the new IS. The extreme case of cramped leg/seating room in the back, makes this car impossible to buyfor me. I am sure this is the case for many other people who are in the market for a 4 door entry level luxry sedan. If I was in the market for a coupe. I'd consider the IS.

But lexus needs to stop portraying this car as a 5 seater when it is 2 and half.

keith100 · 05-09-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MB-SV

Wonder what the impact on IS sales is, due to success of new C-class. Although some MB E-class sales probably were cannibalized too.

Yes, interesting. In Toronto MB haven't advertised the C since Dec. Both BMW and Lexus have been advertising heavily and offering great deals.

There's 4 new C's in my office parking garage already.

Damn, there goes the neighborhood.

keith100 · 05-09-2008, 09:17 PM

PS

I've also noticed that around Toronto at least, its a definite chicks car

MY2008ML350 · 05-10-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by keith100

.. its a definite chicks car

Mind if you can elaborate?

**MB-SV** · 05-10-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by keith100

PS

I've also noticed that around Toronto at least, its a definite chicks car

Around here about 50/50 mix of dudes/chicks driving the new C-class.

keith100 · 05-10-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MY2008ML350

Mind if you can elaborate?

No No, I meant the IS. I tried one and while I was talking with the lexus salesguy in the forecourt, the keys were handed over for delivery to 2 female customers.

dclawyer · 05-11-2008, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by july555

To be captain obvious here, C300 has better exterior styling and the interior is significantly more elegant and functional than the BMW. That said, the 3er is just so fun to drive. The C300 drives very smooth and quite. The Lexus will drive very quite and smooth and will probably last forever. I think it has a nice interior, though it seems very cramped. The Lexus does however lack in exterior styling and is just not a very inspiring drive.

For day to day driving, I think you will find the C300 just has a better combination of all the things you are looking for. It is a smooth driver and it has personality. The 300 engine may never win too many races, but it does its job well with plenty of low end torque, and gives you effortless power when you really need it. Interior and exterior are probably best in class.

If you really are hung up on driving dynamics, then it might not be a bad idea to stick with the 3er; But give the C a chance, I think you won't regret it.

+1 I think the IS is a nice car but I feel cramped in it as a driver. Of the three, the C to me feels the most spacious.