Well after almost 6 months of searching, my quest to replace the F150 has ended.
In the last month or two, the sunroof had started squeaking on rough pavement, a rattle/rumble had developed in the rear (bed/axle/suspension), and the LR door lock was starting to stick.

I think I looked at just about every practical 4-door option under ~$40k

Mercedes C400 / C300
Ford Fusion Sport
Ford Edge Sport
Kia Stinger Premium
Accord - Touring & Sport, 10AT & 6MT
Mazda 6 - GT GT R & Signature
Genesis Ultimate / G80
VW GTI Autobahn DSG
Ford Focus ST
Hyundai Elantra GT Sport 7DCT

After all that, the GTI was my #2 pick, behind the C300. But, I searched with a pretty wide net & couldn't find one equipped the way I'd want it.
With that, I was ready to start getting quotes from dealers on the GTI.

Happened to do a check on AutoTrader for C300s & came across a CPO that checked most of the boxes.
An extended test drive later & a bit of negotiation, and the truck was gone.

2015 Mercedes C300 Sport
Iridium Silver
Black interior
AMG 19" wheels
Premium pkg
Multimedia pkg

Have technically been in it for a week, signed all the paperwork Friday after work. No complaints on it, love the way it drives & am surprised that even with the Continental 'run-flats', 19" wheels and sport suspension, it's so much smoother on rough pavement than the truck was.
It's got a firm ride, but not jarring at all.

Haven't had a chance to take more than a few parking lot photos so far.

Everything signed & saying good-bye to the Blue Oval.


A couple shots from the office.

Where are you going to put those full sheets of plywood?

Just kidding. Beautiful car. Enjoy.

Good looking car. Enjoy!

congratulations. I had one of those for two weeks, while engine work was being done on my 06 E class. The dealer knew what they were doing, my wife did not want to give it back.

I really enjoyed the car.

I sure like it, congratulations!

Car looks great!
Congratulations and enjoy.

Very nice. I've looked at one for the family once my wifes Passat kicks the bucket so please drop us an update on how its going after a while if you remember.

Great looking car - love the silver color.

My wife has the 4Matic version and loves it.
The build quality is good but anything out of warranty will cost you if you take it to a dealer.
Fortunately we have a great German mechanic in the next town over.

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Originally posted by Anubismp:
Very nice. I've looked at one for the family once my wifes Passat kicks the bucket so please drop us an update on how its going after a while if you remember.

So far, a week in, and not a single complaint.
My salesman has had 2 of the W205 (current generation) Cs & said they were both trouble-free.
My grandmother is on her 2nd current-gen S550 & has had no issues with hers either.

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Originally posted by h2oys:
Great looking car - love the silver color.

My top choice was Lunar Blue, but finding a sport in that color was proving impossible. Iridium Silver was my #2 choice.

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Originally posted by smlsig:
My wife has the 4Matic version and loves it.
The build quality is good but anything out of warranty will cost you if you take it to a dealer.
Fortunately we have a great German mechanic in the next town over.

Luckily, CPO adds a year to the factory 4/50k warranty, and gives unlimited mileage. This one only has 18k on it & looks nearly showroom new.

I'm not as worried about where to put the sheets of plywood (on the roof) as to where to put the loader scoop of horse crap.

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Originally posted by rburg:
I'm not as worried about where to put the sheets of plywood (on the roof) as to where to put the loader scoop of horse crap.

Wife's car/SUV

I would have made you a helluva deal on a 14 month old C300 convertible... Though my wife is enjoying the hand-me-down...

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Originally posted by TKO:
I would have made you a helluva deal on a 14 month old C300 convertible... Though my wife is enjoying the hand-me-down...

4 door was a requirement, otherwise that would've been a tempting offer.

Congratulations on the new car.

Quite a big change from a pick up. But I suppose change is good.

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:
Congratulations on the new car.

Quite a big change from a pick up. But I suppose change is good.

The truck was a purchase of necessity, it was a nice truck, but far from what I wanted at the time.

My first 2 cars were Mercedes & when I started searching for a replacement for the F150, was the first 2 I test drove (C400 & C300).

Nice. Interior controls look very streamlined and simple.

Very nice sir!

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Originally posted by Graniteguy:
Nice. Interior controls look very streamlined and simple.

Takes a little adjustment, but the system is very easy to use.

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Originally posted by P250UA5:

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Originally posted by Graniteguy:
Nice. Interior controls look very streamlined and simple.

Takes a little adjustment, but the system is very easy to use.

Coming out of an AMG when I leased the C300 there were quite a few changes, but nothing hard to get used to. I thought I was done with performance cars but after a year I had to scratch the itch again. Wife inherited it as a run around since Ive still got 20 months on the lease and I'd have taken a beating to get rid of it.