Mercedes Benz C Class 4dr sport sedan cars for sale in Irvine, California

Mercedes-Benz : C-Class KOMPRESSOR BEAUTIFUL 2005 MERCEDES BENZ C230 KOMPRESSOR SPORT

$7,900

Irvine, California

2005 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor, A tiger on road The 2005 Mercedes Benz c class has developed into its own demeanor with a much stronger emphasis on sport than in previous years. For 2005, the new C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan is the most exciting and affordable C-Class for the enthusiast yet, as well as an able competitor to BMW's much acclaimed 3 Series. For 2005, the C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan gets the muscular body kit that was standard on last year's C32 AMG model. A deeper front air dam with mesh grilles, more curvaceous side sills, clear lens head and tail lamps and very attractive 5-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels give this particular C-Class a lot of panache for its price. The driving experience of the C230 is great. Power continues to be supplied by a supercharged (Kompressor, auf Deutsch) and intercooled 1.8-liter 4-cylinder that cranks out a very respectable 189! horsepower. This is a sweetheart of an engine, with turbine-like smoothness, a very sweet rasp from the exhaust and a real willingness to rev. The C230 Sport also has a new enthusiasm for the corners-and the previous model wasn't even that bad. A re-tuned sport suspension provides firmer settings-much closer to what European models receive. The difference is noticeable, with a significantly more precise feel at the steering wheel and a controlled ride that is still supple without being floaty. A wider track also gives added grip and a more roadworthy feel. In sum, the 2004 model was extremely competent, but the added crispness of the '05 makes you really want to seek out some twisty roads. A completely revised cockpit is a fine ally in your enthusiastic pursuits. The emphasis is definitely on sport, with the driver greeted by a fat, three-spoke leather wheel with silver multifunction control buttons for everything from the trip computer and audio settings to the navigation system, if you pony up the extra dough. A matching black leather-and-chrome trim shift lever enhances the athletic image. Behind the wheel is a handsome new instrument layout with equal-sized, chrome-ringed speedometer and tachometer flanked by smaller gauges. Gone is the jumbo central speedometer, long a Mercedes-Benz trademark. If you miss the entertainment value of a giant speedometer needle swiping across the gauge, we'd recommend the optional COMAND system, which gives you a large 6.5-inch monitor in the center console and includes controls for the DVD-based navigation system as well as audio, which, in our tester's case, was the fantastic 320-watt, 12-speaker Harmon/Kardon digital surround system. Also making the C230 a better place to be is new silver color aluminum trim that considerably brightens up the interior over last year, while the supportive front sport seats have a slightly more aggressive bolster-all the better to hold you in place during spirited driving. Standards include dual-zone climate control with dust and pollen filter, central locking with Smart Key (which includes all remote locking features on the key itself and uses a nifty infra-red system instead of a metal key), power heated outside mirrors, 10-way front sports seats with power height and recline, six-speaker CD sound system, leather front seating inserts, eight airbags including side impact airbags in all four doors and side curtain head protection airbags, AMG body kit, 17-inch alloy wheels, sport suspension, ABS, ESP stability control, traction control and more. The C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan boasts tremendous value. Always a very nice car, the 2005 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan is an affordable sport sedan to covet, fully deserving of its own place at the luxury sport table. If you have any other questions you are most welcome to call and ask Jasmin at 949-357-4484

Trim 4dr Sport Sedan