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      04-06-2016, 08:20 AM   #1
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Motortrend C450 AMG test

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-...t-test-review/
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The review seems more factual and bland than an opinion of a journalist.

Either way, a great alternative to the 3/4 series.

People complain about c450's auto transmission, but it's not that bad.

Overall, great car. I wanted to read the reviewers reactions, more so than facts.
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Every negative review is the same though - the transmission represents a significant Achilles heel. I think it's a fantastic car, but if I were in the market for a sedan, I'd be hard pressed to consider it over a 340 which has an *excellent* auto and a sweet manual option to boot.

Tough call, as the AMG represents a really great overall product. Gorgeous interior too, at least imho.
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It's a nice car, but I would (and did) take the 340 over it any day. The transmission is indeed the achilles heel, but even without that the 340 is more responsive, and with the butt dyno, quicker. Also, the adaptive suspension on the 340i xDrive is much sportier than the AMG-tuned one on the 450.
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2016 BMW 340i  [9.00]
340i does 1/4 mile quicker 12.807 @ 108 mph


http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=899166
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340i does 1/4 mile quicker 12.807 @ 108 mph


http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=899166
Not surprised, 335i with 20hp pack was already at 13.0@106ish. 340i should be better than that given its broader hp and tq curves
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The C class is a great car. An brand new c450 parks next to me at work. A mutual German appreciation thing
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Who cares it's a POS Mercedes-Benz with automatic transmission. If I wanted to read something more exciting I might read a review about the new Prius. Which is a really nice car. That styling might be controversial but in a few years it's gonna look awesome. The mileage is impressive and I'm sure the total cost of ownership is next to nothing.

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