2008 C300 4MATIC

Hey all sorry its been so long. My desktop got a nasty crippling virus and is now broken. So I have slowly transfered to using a laptop.
Anyway...I was going to do the 2007 Mercedes Benz C280 4MATIC but I dont have enough pics of that. So I thought newer would be better...So I'm going to do the 2008 C300.

The car was amazing! It had the multimedia package, panorama sunroof, and ipod hookup. Most likely had more but the car was just awesome. The summer entry was great especially because when I had the pleasure of being with the car it was a hot summer day. The summer entry system is when you point the smartkey at the door while holding down the unlock button. Doing so opens all the windows and sunroof. If you would like to close them you can hold the lock button while pointing the smartkey at the door and all the windows and sunroof will close.

Where to start with the car? Inside? Sure..

the multifunction steering wheel.

The car like I said above had the multimedia package...which comes with the pop out nav system using the COMMAND system (custom to Mercedes-Benz), voice command, and more. I must say putting the smartkey in the ignition and starting the car was amazing. The noise of the engine, and having the pop out nav system smoothly come out showing you the classic Mercedes-Benz logo was definitly getting me excited about the car. Now the COMMAND system I love. The system is just so easy to use, just the knob and 2 buttons for back or clear. If you are driving and you dont want to use the knob you can use the mutltifunction steering wheel's voice command button. Compared to the Lexus...HA. the Lexus' voice commands are stupid and hardly recognize any commands. The Benz I could say, "radio, 102.1" and the radio would change to that station. Also on the dashboard using the steering wheel controls again you can even have the navigation system direction come up on your speedometer. Some say it takes a little getting used to, I would agree with that. Still though it is better then BMW's iDrive.

The Mercedes-Benz smartkey

Otherwise the car has a normal triptronic transmission with the C or S button. C stands for comfort, used for a comfortable smooth ride. Turn on the S for sport and the funs just begun! So much fun, faster everything! It was incredible how fast the car responded to my acceleration. Honestly though whatever way you drive the car is perfect. For a leasurely ride around town have the car in C. For a little bit of fun turn on the S. It's all up to personal choice I believe.

Now the loaner didnt have a fancy wood trim, but honestly I thought it looked good with the alluminum trim. The black seats were very comfortable and supportive. Also compared to the previous generation it did feel bigger and lower and wider just like Mercedes said. The newer inside was very well thought out. Everything was a sturdy tough material. The layout was great, climate controls were different compared to the pervious generation as well but it works.

Driving it I felt very safe, as I allways did when I drove a Mercedes. The brakes were strong, the acceleration seamless, the steering perfect, the ride was just great. Something  I thought they did a great job on was design. The whole car had an aggressive stance that showed it doesnt mess around..the tail lights are in the cars shape beautifully. Even the tail lights have something new to them. The car takes air flow and directs it out of little slits on the ends of the tail lights. I thought that was pretty cool.

 All in all the car was just perfect. I think everything was just great and wish I had gotten to drive it more.

If you have any questions on the car post a comment. I'm sure I could prob. help.

thanks for reading