A friend of mine has been test driving 2005 C230K sedans, And has been extremely impressed. he thinks the interior is better than his 2002 M3.
Also he thought the stereo was excellent and the suspension and steering right there with the BMW 3 series.
The AMG standard bodywork on the car for the price they are asking he felt was great value.
A six speed version of the car would be his ideal transport.

He also test drove a E55 from Fletcher Jones in Calif., he said that car was unbelievable, one of the greatest cars he has driven.

My friend thinks the new BMW's are to ugly except for the Z8 and X5, that Mercedes is the only car to buy now.

That's what my friend thinks! But seriously, He an avid BMW fan was mightly impressed with the 2005 C230K sedan. And have you been reading the reviews on the new SLK350, extremely positive and that car is based on the C sedan chassis.