MBWorld.org Forums

C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

in the market for either my third w203 or a w209

     
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 01:21 PM
Share
  #1  
MIKESV8's Avatar
MIKESV8
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 2
From: bay area, california
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
in the market for either my third w203 or a w209
i'm in the market to purchase another car as a secondary vehicle. my options are down to the facelift w203 2.5 or an 03' to 05' clk320. i don't want to buy a car with more than 60k and i want to spend no more than $16,000 preferrably white or black cars. any suggestions? i'm leaning towards the w209 so more suggestions for that would be nice.
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 03:47 PM
Share
  #2  
W203E35's Avatar
W203E35
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 5,537
Likes: 8
2006 C350 Sport 6MT
You already have a 203. Get a 209
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 05:38 PM
Share
  #3  
OneOfaKindTrini's Avatar
OneOfaKindTrini
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,833
Likes: 2
From: Queens, Ny
Nike Turbo Shox
Yeah im going with Karo on this one. Get a W209, but a 05+ because that prefacelift interior is nasty.
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 06:30 PM
Share
  #4  
MIKESV8's Avatar
MIKESV8
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 2
From: bay area, california
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Originally Posted by OneOfaKindTrini
Yeah im going with Karo on this one. Get a W209, but a 05+ because that prefacelift interior is nasty.
i agree with you guys, that one is pretty nice. if i got black, i'd just make it look like my car as much as possible with the blacked out grill and all. if i got white, i'd do the vinyl roof and black badges. i do not want to spend more than 16k, i found some sweet deals on CL for an 04' and 05' i'm checking one out today.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2495209086.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/2484863675.html
Last edited by MIKESV8; Jul 16, 2011 at 06:34 PM.
Reply
0
Old Jul 16, 2011 | 11:52 PM
Share
  #5  
vdubpower's Avatar
vdubpower
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 6,279
Likes: 58
From: OC
i drive them all, fast and hard
want my car
Reply
0
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 12:22 AM
Share
  #6  
ambit's Avatar
ambit
Super Member
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Likes: 44
From: PA
09 CLK550
I went from my second C230 to a CLK 55 and it was a great choice.
Reply
0
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 11:55 AM
Share
  #7  
MBfinatic's Avatar
MBfinatic
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,391
Likes: 2
From: VA
e36 318i, 2004 sti
Get another AMG
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jul 18, 2011 | 01:51 PM
Share
  #8  
MIKESV8's Avatar
MIKESV8
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 2
From: bay area, california
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
i'm not spending too much money on it because it'll also be driven by my 16 year old sister (she already drives around my c55 lol)
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 10, 2011 | 06:37 PM
Share
  #9  
MIKESV8's Avatar
MIKESV8
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 2
From: bay area, california
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
i ended up buying a nicely loaded 2006 e90 325i with 43k for $14,700.
Reply
0
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 12:38 PM
Share
  #10  
MIKESV8's Avatar
MIKESV8
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 2
From: bay area, california
Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Reply
0
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 01:11 PM
Share
  #11  
Norwichdelta06's Avatar
Norwichdelta06
Super Member
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 661
Likes: 0
2007 c230
Originally Posted by michael kuzni
i'm in the market to purchase another car as a secondary vehicle. my options are down to the facelift w203 2.5 or an 03' to 05' clk320. i don't want to buy a car with more than 60k and i want to spend no more than $16,000 preferrably white or black cars. any suggestions? i'm leaning towards the w209 so more suggestions for that would be nice.
this might hang your mouth open but I bought my 2007 C230 with 37K miles on it for 16,500. But anywayz what is your purpose for a 2nd car? You ever thought about maybe trading in your W203 and getting a nicer car with the money you are about to use to buy another vehicle and just get a beater car for work/commute?
Reply
0
Old Aug 12, 2011 | 03:04 PM
Share
  #12  
MIKESV8's Avatar
MIKESV8
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,510
Likes: 2
From: bay area, california
Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Originally Posted by Norwichdelta06
this might hang your mouth open but I bought my 2007 C230 with 37K miles on it for 16,500. But anywayz what is your purpose for a 2nd car? You ever thought about maybe trading in your W203 and getting a nicer car with the money you are about to use to buy another vehicle and just get a beater car for work/commute?
you got a pretty good deal, open mouth to me is like 12-14k. i bought this bmw for my sister for the most part, but when she's not driving it, i'm driving it. i'll never buy a beater car. ever, ever, ever, ever. i see no use for them.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
C-Class (W203)
View Next Unread
HELP: Problems fitting AMG front bumper to '04 C230 sedan

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:
You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:56 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE