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2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 12:47pm On Oct 25, 2015
I'm actually confused on which ride to pick between these 2 cos they're around same price.

I love the benz for it's durability and reliability and it's luxurious interior but I dislike it for it's bland exterior especially the "groundnut eye" appearance.

I love the beemer 06 for it's masculine, bold & evil looking exterior, I also love it's thumbstart which is absent in the 05 benz and it's spaciousness. I also love the fact that it's uncommon like the benz but I dislike the interior which looks dull and plastic to me and even the steering doesn't look as premium as the benz. I've also heard that it's a fantastic sports car but after years of use it can't hold it's own unlike the benz which still keeps it's shoulders high even though it might not be as sporty as the beemer initially.

These are my views so far but I'll like to know what y'all think!
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 12:50pm On Oct 25, 2015
1. Cool exterior

2 & 3. Bland BMW interior

4. Exciting and premium Benz interior

Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 12:53pm On Oct 25, 2015
Boring "groundnut eye" benzy look

So right now I'm looking for a car with the durability, premium interior of a benz and the masculine exterior a d sporty perfomance of a beemer.

What's d answer guyz?

Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Mutuwa(m): 1:32pm On Oct 25, 2015
The groundnut eye may be common, but rugged to the core.Its sporty aswell,esp if you have the c240,heavy,but starts slow and finishes well in terms of speed.its a V6 with 12 plugs.what more do u want?
I have never used a Bavarian car,but I know one sure thing, benz would be a bit easier for u to maintain, and also their engines are designed to work good,even on high mileage, you just have to be constantly maintaining it.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 1:58pm On Oct 25, 2015
Mutuwa:
The groundnut eye may be common, but rugged to the core.Its sporty aswell,esp if you have the c240,heavy,but starts slow and finishes well in terms of speed.its a V6 with 12 plugs.what more do u want?
I have never used a Bavarian car,but I know one sure thing, benz would be a bit easier for u to maintain, and also their engines are designed to work good,even on high mileage, you just have to be constantly maintaining it.

Cool review...we share same perspective.

Will still want some other car gurus to give their own review too...what y'all think guys...spit that knowledge!
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Raymie(m): 2:40pm On Oct 25, 2015
I'd say go for the Benz. Even tho I personally prefer the Beemer, I have a colleague and a friend who both used that 3 series. 325 to be precise. Their stories were not joyful considering both are diehard BMW enthusiasts and upgraded from previous model 325. In fact, their experience drove me from a 5" of similar year.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 2:49pm On Oct 25, 2015
Raymie:
I'd say go for the Benz. Even tho I personally prefer the Beemer, I have a colleague and a friend who both used that 3 series. 325 to be precise. Their stories were not joyful considering both are diehard BMW enthusiasts and upgraded from previous model 325. In fact, their experience drove me from a 5" of similar year.

Hmm...benzy of life...thanx my broda. na dat yeye thumbstart wan fool me.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Raymie(m): 2:59pm On Oct 25, 2015
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datigbogirl:


Hmm...benzy of life...thanx my broda. na dat yeye thumbstart wan fool me.
If yhu can do the 07 of the Benz, yhu may be lucky to get thumb start and navigation as standard. Dunno which trim or engine displacement such options fall in tho.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by ataspray(m): 4:16pm On Oct 25, 2015
Raymie:
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If yhu can do the 07 of the Benz, yhu may be lucky to get thumb start and navigation as standard. Dunno which trim or engine displacement such options fall in tho.
2007 c class does NOT come wit push start and navigation as standard
op get urself a supercharged c class (c230 kompressor)
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Raymie(m): 5:04pm On Oct 25, 2015
ataspray:

2007 c class does NOT come wit push start and navigation as standard
op get urself a supercharged c class (c230 kompressor)
Young man, read properly before commenting. Thumb start and navigation ARE dependent on Engine Displacement and Trim levels which I pointed out.

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Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 5:37pm On Oct 25, 2015
ataspray:

2007 c class does NOT come wit push start and navigation as standard
op get urself a supercharged c class (c230 kompressor)

hmm..which one con get thumstart den? I'll prefer the c240 jarey...don't like d steering of the c230.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by inze(m): 10:33pm On Oct 25, 2015
datigbogirl:


hmm..which one con get thumstart den? I'll prefer the c240 jarey...don't like d steering of the c230.

. . . no w203(c200-320) as they are regarded as comes with Thumb-Start, the w204 (C-300's) do have an option of thumb-start in one of its line-ups

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Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by datigbogirl: 12:44am On Oct 26, 2015
inze:


. . . no w203(c200-320) as they are regarded as comes with Thumb-Start, the w204 (C-300's) do have an option of thumb-start in one of its line-ups

which year for the c300 comes with a thumbstart?
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by ataspray(m): 6:05am On Oct 26, 2015
Raymie:
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If yhu can do the 07 of the Benz, yhu may be lucky to get thumb start and navigation as standard. Dunno which trim or engine displacement such options fall in tho.
Raymie:
Young man, read properly before commenting. Thumb start and navigation ARE dependent on Engine Displacement and Trim levels which I pointed out.
ur obviously d one with reading and comprehension issues. do u know what 'standard' means?
i get wat ur trying to say, but den u were contradicting ur own self in ur post.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Nobody: 11:57pm On Sep 03, 2017
datigbogirl:
I'm actually confused on which ride to pick between these 2 cos they're around same price.

I love the benz for it's durability and reliability and it's luxurious interior but I dislike it for it's bland exterior especially the "groundnut eye" appearance.

I love the beemer 06 for it's masculine, bold & evil looking exterior, I also love it's thumbstart which is absent in the 05 benz and it's spaciousness. I also love the fact that it's uncommon like the benz but I dislike the interior which looks dull and plastic to me and even the steering doesn't look as premium as the benz. I've also heard that it's a fantastic sports car but after years of use it can't hold it's own unlike the benz which still keeps it's shoulders high even though it might not be as sporty as the beemer initially.

These are my views so far but I'll like to know what y'all think!

Which did you eventually settle for?
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Jakumo(m): 6:52am On Sep 04, 2017
In a fair and just world, all BMW owners would be arrested on sight, and placed on trial for FAILURE TO DRIVE A MERCEDES, after which those duly convicted will be deported STRAIGHT to the infamous Sambisa Forest, where they will be required to serve the Nigerian Army as a sand-bag filling SLAVE, for seven years of hard labor without pay.

Thank you for your cooperation, and God bless Nigeria.

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Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Nobody: 7:39am On Sep 04, 2017
Mutuwa:
The groundnut eye may be common, but rugged to the core. Its sporty aswell,esp if you have the c240,heavy,but starts slow and finishes well in terms of speed. its a V6 with 12 plugs.
what more do u want?
I have never used a Bavarian car,but I know one sure thing, benz would be a bit easier for u to maintain, and also their engines are designed to work good,even on high mileage, you just have to be constantly maintaining it.

Excuse me Sir, could you please come again? grin

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Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by DaimlerBen(m): 1:25pm On Sep 04, 2017
Zoharariel:


Excuse me Sir, could you please come again? grin

Take it!

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Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Nobody: 8:24pm On Sep 04, 2017
DaimlerBen:


Take it!

And it comes with 12 plugs? grin
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by DaimlerBen(m): 8:43pm On Sep 04, 2017
Zoharariel:


And it comes with 12 plugs? grin
Up to 2005.
Re: 2006 BMW 325i Vs 2005 Mercedes Benz C240. by Nobody: 10:05pm On Sep 05, 2017
Sir, a 2005 c240 will be a very good buy for you, stability, durability,comfortability,flexibility are some of its very humble attributes ,just a 10km test drive will be all you need to convince you , the parts are very available but a little pricey but it's worth it I must say. If possible go for the nor 4matic the parts are cheaper than the 4matic,good luck on your purchase boss.

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