Comments on: W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Short Test Drive http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/ Paul Tan on the Automotive Industry Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:11:59 +0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: 5th Element http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-228179 5th Element Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:32:53 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-228179 LOL yeah they jump from tree to tree LOL yeah they jump from tree to tree

]]> By: the masterplan http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-127846 the masterplan Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:04:37 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-127846 This is the car that I'm waiting for. I read a lot about it from the net. Well, I think MB Malaysia is not treating us fairly by offering such a limb looking wheel for the Advangarde. I'm not sure whether they offer the AMG package, which the Brit and Aussie consumers would get. Frankly, the new c-class is a beauty by its own mean, especially with the AMG kits on and in white. There is no keyless-go (with engine start stop button) and xenon lights too. Wonder how one would feel if he parks the new c-class beside his friend beemer 3 while having a afternoon tea talk? DCM or Daimler Benz Malaysia, please read this forum and take note! You'll have my cheque book ready when the things I requested are there. This is the car that I’m waiting for. I read a lot about it from the net. Well, I think MB Malaysia is not treating us fairly by offering such a limb looking wheel for the Advangarde. I’m not sure whether they offer the AMG package, which the Brit and Aussie consumers would get. Frankly, the new c-class is a beauty by its own mean, especially with the AMG kits on and in white. There is no keyless-go (with engine start stop button) and xenon lights too. Wonder how one would feel if he parks the new c-class beside his friend beemer 3 while having a afternoon tea talk? DCM or Daimler Benz Malaysia, please read this forum and take note! You’ll have my cheque book ready when the things I requested are there.

]]> By: GI Joe http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-121455 GI Joe Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:46:27 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-121455 Dont know about u merc detractors but when my shillings grow up to become dollars, I m gonna buy me one. Dont know about u merc detractors but when my shillings grow up to become dollars, I m gonna buy me one.

]]> By: online88 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-119107 online88 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:38:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-119107 M5 is much bigger inside than this car. Anyone tell me where can i find the price of a X3sd please & the reviews. Thanks M5 is much bigger inside than this car.

Anyone tell me where can i find the price of a X3sd please & the reviews.

Thanks

]]> By: almattitude_v1 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117907 almattitude_v1 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 05:11:03 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117907 Dont really like the new A4... Looks like A5 only... I like the previous A4... Better yet, the RS4... Dont really like the new A4… Looks like A5 only… I like the previous A4… Better yet, the RS4…

]]> By: Paul Tan http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117633 Paul Tan Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:25:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117633 its not available in malaysia yet and even if it was i doubt euromobil will layan me its not available in malaysia yet and even if it was i doubt euromobil will layan me

]]> By: raybrig85 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117623 raybrig85 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 13:50:20 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117623 uuurrrggghhhh..yucks....even very buruk org tue 3 er better than this junk....i still prefer the alfa romeo 159 and upcoming audi a4... paul.. review the new a4...kinda good ma... uuurrrggghhhh..yucks….even very buruk org tue 3 er better than this junk….i still prefer the alfa romeo 159 and upcoming audi a4…

paul..

review the new a4…kinda good ma…

]]> By: 90125 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117308 90125 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:33:09 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117308 It's a towkay besar style or maybe suits very rich uncle...just look at the steering...very 'otai'... It’s a towkay besar style or maybe suits very rich uncle…just look at the steering…very ‘otai’…

]]> By: s60t http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117261 s60t Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:35:31 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117261 Europeans marques usually give you a feeling of "compactness" as the doors are thicker compared to similiar sized Japanese cars. Coupled with the fact that The C class is a baby merc and cant be compared to the family sized sedans. Europeans marques usually give you a feeling of “compactness” as the doors are thicker compared to similiar sized Japanese cars. Coupled with the fact that The C class is a baby merc and cant be compared to the family sized sedans.

]]> By: almattitude_v1 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117227 almattitude_v1 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:53:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117227 I attended the C-Class launching a few weeks back, and I must disagree with one thing. The story by Shannon Teoh above mentions that the C-Class is as spacious as a BMW 5-Series. Now, I have never been in a 5-Series before, but I did sit in the C-Class, and I must say that the car is small! There was a W203 as well in the showroom and I compared both cars. The W203 was far more spacious compared to the W204. The back of the car is alright, but the front drivers seat felt cramped compared to the W203. Oh, and the W203 was slightly tuned, with F1-styled gear paddles behind the steering wheel. Very nice! I attended the C-Class launching a few weeks back, and I must disagree with one thing. The story by Shannon Teoh above mentions that the C-Class is as spacious as a BMW 5-Series. Now, I have never been in a 5-Series before, but I did sit in the C-Class, and I must say that the car is small! There was a W203 as well in the showroom and I compared both cars. The W203 was far more spacious compared to the W204. The back of the car is alright, but the front drivers seat felt cramped compared to the W203. Oh, and the W203 was slightly tuned, with F1-styled gear paddles behind the steering wheel. Very nice!

]]> By: nazirHH http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117219 nazirHH Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:24:19 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117219 ROFL LOL... who would've thought that a mercedes would have a defects already on its demo car. One of the foglight not working! Anyway, nice exterior design, but interior wise look so PLASTIC and CHEAP looking. Too much plastic on the dashboard, not enough wood trim. And no central LCD display is a major turn-off, esp. when your centre panel have so many buttons. ROFL LOL… who would’ve thought that a mercedes would have a defects already on its demo car. One of the foglight not working!

Anyway, nice exterior design, but interior wise look so PLASTIC and CHEAP looking. Too much plastic on the dashboard, not enough wood trim. And no central LCD display is a major turn-off, esp. when your centre panel have so many buttons.

]]> By: BigCar http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117207 BigCar Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:53:26 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117207 alamak.... uncle look la.. alamak…. uncle look la..

]]> By: BanyakMasukWorkshop http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117009 BanyakMasukWorkshop Mon, 22 Oct 2007 09:52:29 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-117009 if my experiences with the current model SLK are anything to go by, i am guessing the new C dash has a rubberized soft touch to it. the SLK has it as well. looks like the same material. but it all looks a little bland to me. if my experiences with the current model SLK are anything to go by, i am guessing the new C dash has a rubberized soft touch to it. the SLK has it as well. looks like the same material. but it all looks a little bland to me.

]]> By: hyundai http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116982 hyundai Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:48:32 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116982 this car looks pretty... And the price is reasonable too... this car looks pretty… And the price is reasonable too…

]]> By: mitlanevo http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116976 mitlanevo Mon, 22 Oct 2007 07:21:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116976 design ok lah, but still prefer E-class..... design ok lah, but still prefer E-class…..

]]> By: aaron_38my http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116941 aaron_38my Mon, 22 Oct 2007 03:48:18 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116941 wow, looks like a downsized S-class! impressive looks but honestly, the steering and the dash is little degrading. wow, looks like a downsized S-class! impressive looks but honestly, the steering and the dash is little degrading.

]]> By: arcana http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116903 arcana Mon, 22 Oct 2007 02:07:46 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116903 wat the......1k bookings for a 1/4mil car...... gov definitely wouldnt wanna reduce tax since so many taukeh kaya out there buying like hot cakes even at this price.... nice merc.....huge improvement over the predecessor but the dash really looks a bit cheap & plasticky....thats by looks only but feel might be different. avantgarde definitely looks nicer with the SL grill compared to the E class lookalike elegance. wat the……1k bookings for a 1/4mil car……
gov definitely wouldnt wanna reduce tax since so many taukeh kaya out there buying like hot cakes even at this price….
nice merc…..huge improvement over the predecessor but the dash really looks a bit cheap & plasticky….thats by looks only but feel might be different.
avantgarde definitely looks nicer with the SL grill compared to the E class lookalike elegance.

]]> By: transformer http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116896 transformer Mon, 22 Oct 2007 01:41:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116896 many other really like it, so i believe this would be the most attractive C-Class styling ever... and will attract some from either BMW/Audi & etc... many other really like it, so i believe this would be the most attractive C-Class styling ever… and will attract some from either BMW/Audi & etc…

]]> By: s60t http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116823 s60t Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:56:07 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116823 Will definitely sell well based on the three pointed star. I think the design is OK,typical merc,not particularly eye catching. I don't get what punisher says about merc changing too often. Merc and BMW usually change a new model after 6-7 years which is longer than japanese models which can change after 4-5 years. Will definitely sell well based on the three pointed star. I think the design is OK,typical merc,not particularly eye catching. I don’t get what punisher says about merc changing too often. Merc and BMW usually change a new model after 6-7 years which is longer than japanese models which can change after 4-5 years.

]]> By: online88 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116818 online88 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 23:23:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116818 Why don't they bring in the C350 3.5 lit V6 version in Malaysia? http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/content/australia/mpc/mpc_australia__website/en/home_mpc/passenger_cars/home/products/new_cars/cclasssaloon/design_lines_equipment/lines.0003.html Why don’t they bring in the C350 3.5 lit V6 version in Malaysia?
http://www2.mercedes-benz.com.au/content/australia/mpc/mpc_australia__website/en/home_mpc/passenger_cars/home/products/new_cars/cclasssaloon/design_lines_equipment/lines.0003.html

]]> By: mystvearn http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116756 mystvearn Sun, 21 Oct 2007 16:30:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116756 best looking c-class, only expansive best looking c-class, only expansive

]]> By: mits27 http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116750 mits27 Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:57:35 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116750 This is the best looking C class ever... This is the best looking C class ever…

]]> By: _xXx_ http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116745 _xXx_ Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:23:21 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116745 soporific said, October 21, 2007 @ 12:15 pm ......I’m not sure what the exact term for it is, but this is the cornering lights. when you turn the steering wheel left, the left fog lamp lights up to illuminate the direction you’re travelling to, kind of like BMW’s Adaptive Headlights. -------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, it could be a corner lamp but corner lamp doesn't work in this manner! If it does, both lamps take turn to switch on when driving on a winding road. Like ambulance. Interesting huh. The demo car could be a lemon. soporific said,
October 21, 2007 @ 12:15 pm

……I’m not sure what the exact term for it is, but this is the cornering lights. when you turn the steering wheel left, the left fog lamp lights up to illuminate the direction you’re travelling to, kind of like BMW’s Adaptive Headlights.
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Yes, it could be a corner lamp but corner lamp doesn’t work in this manner! If it does, both lamps take turn to switch on when driving on a winding road. Like ambulance. Interesting huh.

The demo car could be a lemon.

]]> By: szw http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116713 szw Sun, 21 Oct 2007 09:19:01 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116713 merc is a brand where a typical Chinese businessman would buy... sry... not younger generation taste . merc is a brand where a typical Chinese businessman would buy…
sry… not younger generation taste .

]]> By: Kevin Lee http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116710 Kevin Lee Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:51:02 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116710 paul, mispelling, u said blueooth! lol anywhos, the real launch would be on 2nd nov, lol, im invited to test drive :D it will be held in subang jaya paul, mispelling, u said blueooth! lol

anywhos, the real launch would be on 2nd nov, lol, im invited to test drive :D it will be held in subang jaya

]]> By: nmh http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116705 nmh Sun, 21 Oct 2007 08:10:41 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116705 And what happen to the rear door handle.....izit misplace or what. Anyone can explain. Everything else is perfect i guess And what happen to the rear door handle…..izit misplace or what. Anyone can explain. Everything else is perfect i guess

]]> By: proton.GL.. http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116697 proton.GL.. Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:42:08 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116697 _xXx_ said, October 21, 2007 @ 11:12 am what happened to the right foglamp? Bulb blown? Or can turn on individually? ------------------------------------------------------------ yeah xxx interesting, i used to look at rear fog light of some imports (older but new still have that arrangementn) is on one side, probally they say its suffice enough to have one side in front as well, i guess, they save a tiny little bit of alternator load _xXx_ said,
October 21, 2007 @ 11:12 am

what happened to the right foglamp? Bulb blown? Or can turn on individually?
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yeah xxx interesting,
i used to look at rear fog light of some imports (older but new still have that arrangementn) is on one side, probally they say its suffice enough to have one side in front as well,
i guess, they save a tiny little bit of alternator load

]]> By: MaverickNeo http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116683 MaverickNeo Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:13:43 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116683 # punisher said, October 21, 2007 @ 12:18 pm merc..changes 2 frequently n 2 often..Bmeers much better,,,in Msia i will stick 2 Japan marques..easier 2 maintain.. Amen. #
punisher said,

October 21, 2007 @ 12:18 pm

merc..changes 2 frequently n 2 often..Bmeers much better,,,in Msia i will stick 2 Japan marques..easier 2 maintain..

Amen.

]]> By: punisher http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116668 punisher Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:18:14 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116668 merc..changes 2 frequently n 2 often..Bmeers much better,,,in Msia i will stick 2 Japan marques..easier 2 maintain.. merc..changes 2 frequently n 2 often..Bmeers much better,,,in Msia i will stick 2 Japan marques..easier 2 maintain..

]]> By: soporific http://paultan.org/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116663 soporific Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:15:44 +0000 http://paultan.org/archives/2007/10/21/w204-mercedes-benz-c-class-short-test-drive/#comment-116663 _xXx_ said, October 21, 2007 @ 11:12 am what happened to the right foglamp? Bulb blown? Or can turn on individually? _____________________________________________________________________________ I'm not sure what the exact term for it is, but this is the cornering lights. when you turn the steering wheel left, the left fog lamp lights up to illuminate the direction you're travelling to, kind of like BMW's Adaptive Headlights. _xXx_ said,

October 21, 2007 @ 11:12 am

what happened to the right foglamp? Bulb blown? Or can turn on individually?

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I’m not sure what the exact term for it is, but this is the cornering lights. when you turn the steering wheel left, the left fog lamp lights up to illuminate the direction you’re travelling to, kind of like BMW’s Adaptive Headlights.

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