Opinions on C sports coupe please

[pullingpower]

The wife is thinking of getting a C class sports coupe. I think it would be quite good for her.
Firstly, is it any good?
Second, which engine/transmission is best.(Kompressor or not?)
She is stepping upfrom a 1.6 VW beetleand wants a bit more oomph but I worry about her driving a rear wheel drive.
Thanks for any help!!!!!!

[siwil1]

I have just ordered one for my wife for delivery in sept. If I knew how to post a link I would (perhaps someone else can help)as I asked this q a little while ago.

Obviously the consensus was good and a thorough test drive in a 180komp confirmed this.

Looking forward to getting hers as it will also be our family car, They have loads of room in the back and if 2 doors is ok for her (pain in the arse with small kids)then I say go for it!

regards

Simon

edited to say its still showing on this page about 10 posts down at the mment. HTH

Edited by siwil1 on Tuesday 11th July 11:42

[pullingpower]

Thanks, spotted your thread now. D'oh!

[Fatboy]

Hi,

Mu Mum had one about 2 years ago - she loved it.

She had the C220 CDI - definately recommend that engine - nice and civilised to drive, tip/auto trnasmission was very nice to use, and reasonably quick when ragged without any brown-trousers moments.

All in all a great car IME (limited)

[niva441]

I've done almost 5k miles in 2 months with mine and am very pleased with it. Especially after my short (but far too long) dabble with BMW ownership.

[crox]

We've had one since Aug 04, its a 180 K SE. We love it, 35 mpg motor way cruiser/20 mpg supercarged coupe.
Get Leather and Auto for resale, and if you are thinking of a used one they had a facelift in 2004.

It doesnt really have enough power for rear drive to be a problem, ESP sorts everything anyway and you cannot turn it fully off.

Edited by crox on Sunday 23 July 23:28