Hello,

I've been lurking here for a while, and I would appriciate if I could get an advise on the car. I have a baloon finance question regarding my c240 4 matic - 2004.

Basically I have a hard time if I should keep the car or sell it. I've financed car since 3.5 years ago, it will expire at february next year, and due at $12,800 canadian. I bought the car used at 18,000 km or 11 184 miles 3.5 years ago. The car is nearly 5 years old now, since its a 2004.

I've been pretty good with the schedule, but wondering if I should buy out the car or get another car. Is it economical to buy it at 12,800 canadian dollars?

The condition of the card is excellent, I've been keeping with the service pretty well, the last one was service B with spark plug change and brake flush.

The car has approximately, 37000 miles currently. I'm driving 80km per day now approximately 6-7 days per week.

Currently it's due to tire change and front right upper ball bearing change (its making sound as I trun the wheel) and tire all season is running out.

What should I do? Should I expect expensive maintainance up ahead? I would factor in 2000 for the upper ball joint thing.

Any ideas? Do you all find problems with car in the future?
Any advise would be greatly helpful!