May 26 '04
Pros: Vaultlike solidity, quiet ride, comfortable seats, badge cachet (if you're into that kind of thing).
Cons: Somber character, relatively weak engine, heavy, insulated control feel, mixed interior quality, transmissions need improvement.
Summary: My Experience I test drove two Mercedes-Benz C230 Sports Coupes at a local dealership--one with the six-speed manual, and one with the optional automatic. I drove the automatic for about half an hour, and then the manual for another fifteen ... read more