used car help
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used car help
Allright I'm buying car this Tuesday and I'm either going to buy a 1994 c280 elegance w/89k km (12 900$ cdn), 1995 c220 w/117k km(12 850 CDN) or 1997 BMW 318i w/103k km (13 850 Cdn). I have driven them all, checked them all out/carfax'd them ect.. All of them are in mint shape (no cracked leather or scuffs) and I can't decide which one to get 
. The BMW drives great and it's like sitting in a fighter jet beacuse its low to the ground and the controls are all angled towards the driver. But the Benz is so quiet and refined. Well mabye I could get some opinions here (allthough I am sure they may be abit biased). Mainly I want to know if the benz will have any major problems becuase it was just designed with something that may wear out quickly (I mean like any known problems that all 1994 benz c-class sedans have). Ok thanks!
. The BMW drives great and it's like sitting in a fighter jet beacuse its low to the ground and the controls are all angled towards the driver. But the Benz is so quiet and refined. Well mabye I could get some opinions here (allthough I am sure they may be abit biased). Mainly I want to know if the benz will have any major problems becuase it was just designed with something that may wear out quickly (I mean like any known problems that all 1994 benz c-class sedans have). Ok thanks!
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That's an interesting set of choices. Structly within the confines of your choices I would rule out the 220 because I think you will be severely disappointed with the lack of power in 220 engine. I would say it's between the 94 C 280 and the 318i Bimmer. I would say the 280 for the engine, but the 318i for stock styling both in and out (just my personal preference). If you have the money for exterior appearance mods, go with the 280, but if not go with the 318i.
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I'd have to say I much prefer the stock rims of the C 280 as opposed to those on that Bimmer, but I still think I'm gonna stick with my original assessment and say it's pretty much a toss up between the 318i and the C 280. Which one do you think drives better overall and why? You need to decide which one is better for you and fits your need/wants better.
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it will be good take out the intake resonator, and gut out the precats on the c280 and you will be set
cost under 100$ and gas mileage will be up up up not to mention the car will run much better
cost under 100$ and gas mileage will be up up up not to mention the car will run much better
