My aunt has a c-coupe. Interior is full of cheap plastic, and that's enough for me. I also don't think it's very mercedes-like, but that's my opinion.

I agree 7 speed on the 230 doesn't do what it should. Why, I have no clue. I can tell you after I had one as a loaner last week, my 97 c230 4-cyl was peppier from a start, and revved better.

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL