2006 Mercedes-Benz C280
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Welcome to the Sub-Luxury Experience.
This 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 captures a very specific era of Mercedes ownership: polished enough to feel special, old enough to have stories, and just imperfect enough to be interesting.
With approximately 154,000 miles, hood paint inconsistencies, and some suspension noises, this is not a pristine collector car or modern luxury rental. It is a characterful, lightly distressed early-2000s Mercedes — ideal for photoshoots, films, music videos, nostalgic drives, and anyone who misses when luxury still had a little texture.
Perfect for Pasadena old-money cosplay, ironic lifestyle content, parent-child lessons in “almost luxury,” and anyone who wants to experience the emotional richness of a car that is respectable, but not too respectable.
Book it for the photos, the nostalgia, or the very specific feeling of being almost impressive in 2006.
Engine
3.0 L V6 turbo charged engine, drinks only premium
Wheels and tires
Factory wheels and rims with a compressor in the trunk in case any feel or look low ;)
Brakes
A little squeaky but solid
Transmission
Smooth steptronic transmission with comfort and sport modes
Policies
Pick-up / Return location
Pick-up instructions
Meet me in the parking lot and I will go over the vehicle with you and answer any questions you might have
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