Compact Shifter: 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor

Today’s next featured driver is a W203 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport Coupe, the odd little hatchback/coupe offshoot of the early-2000s C-Class. It was Mercedes trying to build something younger, cheaper, and more playful than the normal C-Class sedan. But the real appeal of the C230 wasn’t the 4-cylinder supercharged engine, it was the 6-speed manual gearbox from the company that never put a clutch pedal in something with an AMG badge. What a strange car. Find this 2003 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor offered for $7000 in Eastpointe, MI via facemarket sportbook.

From the seller:

2003 Mercedes-Benz c-class C 230 Sport Coupe 2D
$7,000
Listed 3 days ago in Eastpointe, MI
About this vehicle
Driven 151,000 miles
Manual transmission
Exterior color: Blue · Interior color: Black
Fuel type: Gasoline
20.0 MPG city · 28.0 MPG highway · 23.0 MPG combined
Clean title
This vehicle has no significant damage or problems.

Seller’s description
Incredibly rare 6 speed manual C230 Kompressor. Almost all of these cars were automatics. ONE ORIGINAL OWNER! Super clean. Supercharged 1.8L drivetrain. Great gas saver or fun car! Runs and drives great. Clutch is strong. Moonroof doesn’t work. Original window sticker and books included. Won’t find another easily.

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