Sports is all about playing the game wisely. It also means knowing all the rules and preparing for anything or any situation that could arise. Sports also means competition and sportsmanship as well as fair conduct. In the sports sedan game in the automobile world, the Mercedes Benz has joined the rest of the manufacturers in adding another competitor. Under with wagon is the Mercedes Benz C230.

So as to be able to compete with the rest of the veterans in this field of sports sedans, the Mercedes Benz C230 has been crafted and made available bearing a standard six speed manual transmission system. Along with that is a 1.8 liter supercharged engine, some 17 inch wheels, and a sport tuned suspension. Another version of this sports can holds a 189 hp supercharged four cylinder engine. As per the engine, it has a displacement of 1,796 cc. The fuel economy achieved is around 21 to 23 mpg for city driving and 31 to 32 mpg for highways. It can also generate 189 hp at 5800 rpm, plus torque production is 192 pound feet at 3500 rpm. The suspensions for the Mercedes Benz C230 are the F Independent MacPherson strut and the R Independent five link. As per its brakes, this sports car holds two types which comprise of the F vented discs and the R solid discs. Also, this vehicle has a manual transmission, a body cladding, plus an aluminum interior trim. It has power, passion and style. And that is in just one vehicle. This model comes available in two trim levels which comprise of the sports coupe and the sports sedan.

The electronically limited speed that the Mercedes Benz C230 has is a top speed of 130 mph. It has an estimated curb weight of 3350 to 3400 pounds. It is stretched to a length of 178.3 inches and is mounted on a wheelbase measuring some 106.9 inches. The main competitions that this vehicle has in the sports car range are the Acura TSX, the BMW 325i, and the Audi A4 3.0.

The Mercedes Benz C230 performs well on sharp corners. It is much more sportier than it actually looks. Despite a hairpin alacrity, high speed bends, and body rolls, the sports car still provides the driver a stable and poised handling and making the car itself playful and very responsive. All these are due to its engine components plus a tight rack and pinion steering unit.

Car insurance is a very necessary, but also expensive part of owning and driving an automobile. There is no telling when you might find yourself in an auto accident, so you have to be prepared with reliable auto insurance coverage. But there is no reason that the coverage you get has to be any more costly than absolutely necessary. Here are ten ways that you get cheap car insurance rates and still maintain great coverage at the same time:

1. It really goes without saying that the better driving record you have, the cheaper your car insurance rates will be. But some folks just don’t seem to get that. Constantly speeding and driving recklessly will not only put you at a much higher risk of hurting yourself and others in an auto accident, but it also will eventually lead to your paying a much higher car insurance rate as the traffic citations mount. So slow down and drive carefully to save money.

2. Shop around thoroughly to get cheap car insurance rates. There is absolutely no reason that the average person cannot get several auto insurance quotes quickly and easily today because of the internet. You really don’t even have to pick up the phone and make any calls to do it these days. Just log on and search for car insurance quotes in your favorite search engine, and go down the list provided getting as many quotes as you can. Just be sure to choose from the best and highest rated insurance companies, and avoid newcomers that haven’t been around long enough to establish much of a record yet.

3. Shop for insurance before you buy your car. Unfortunately many have not done this and suddenly find out that the car they just bought that they can barely afford will now cost them even more because it raises their car insurance rates significantly. Remember that auto insurers base their rate calculations on many things and some of them have nothing to do with you and your driving record. For instance, they consider the sticker price of the vehicle, how costly it is to repair, how prone to theft it is, and so forth. So before you buy, make sure you know how any car purchase that you make will affect your car insurance rates and avoid those vehicles with rates that are out of your price range.

4. Raise your deductible. The deductible of a policy is the amount that you agree to pay out of pocket for each claim that is made. The more that you agree to pay, the less risk that poses for the insurance company and therefore the lower rates you can enjoy. However, just make sure that you don’t exceed the amount that you actually can pay in the case of a claim.

5. If your car is older you may consider eliminating collision coverage that pays to repair your vehicle if it is in an accident. If the car’s value is very low, you will most likely be paying for more insurance than you really need, and eliminating this part of your coverage could result in serious savings on your car insurance bill. Of course, in this case if the car is ruined in an accident you will most likely have to buy another one. Just check out the worth of your car at kbb.com and decide for yourself whether this makes sense for you or not.

Be sure to read through Part 2 of this article to find out what the next 5 tips for getting cheap car insurance rates is.

Jim Johnson writes on many consumer related topics including autos. You can find out more about how to get cheap car insurance rates and the best car insurance quote by visiting our Auto Review website.

Car collectors come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention demeanors and habits. Some collectors are content with one or two treasured pieces in their collection. Others, however, are more voracious and want to have as many as they can afford in their garages. The latter category always seem to be looking for that a specific classic car for sale; something they don’t have but want to add to their ever-expanding collections. A classic car for sale is not all that hard to find, especially now that there are hundreds of classic car listings and websites for a prospective buyer to look through.

The first place to look when one seeks a classic car for sale is, naturally, online. There are several websites that cater to this market, each one having extensive listings of classics for sale, including such models as the 1971 Dodge Challenger 383, or the 1966 Ford Bronco. Most websites that cater to the classic car market have special options in their search system to help narrow down the results. Typically, these take the form of additional parameters, such as what year the car was made, which manufacturer is preferred, the location of the seller, and the zip code. These options help prospective buyers to find exactly what they are looking for at the budged that they have. For the most part, the ads on websites have pictures of the car being put on sale, in order to attract more potential buyers and show that the car is, indeed, in good aesthetic condition.

For those who have more time on their hands, the “classic car for sale” websites usually have their own real-world counterparts. These counterparts generally take the form of classified ads or magazine-like listings that collectors can subscribe to. The core of the concept is still there, though there are a few minor differences. One obvious difference is that these listings do not have the search feature that is so prominent on websites. The system the listings make use of is made as simple as possible by listing the cars alphabetically. However, the listings still include all the details that the sellers provide them, which includes pictures, for the most part. Other bits of common information between the two are contact information for the seller, the asking price, the make and model of the car, and the general condition of the car. Optional pieces of information are how many times it has been driven, the mileage accumulated, a general summary of the car’s history, and any other piece of information that the seller may choose to divulge in the ad. One drawback of the listings is that they are not as up-to-date as their website counterparts are, due mainly to the nature and differences of the two different media involved.

Regardless of which method a collector uses, a classic car for sale is still something that he will seek out. There are as many people out there willing to give up their prized Impala or Cadillac as there are willing to pay good money to take it off their hands. It may take some time looking but eventually, if a classic car for sale is what you’re looking for, you will inevitably find it in one listing or another.