Getting rid of the coupe
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Getting rid of the coupe
What's up guys, sadly to say i am planning on getting rid of the c230 coupe.
I am looking for something newer.
I went to a bmw dealership to look at some 328is today and they appraised my car, autotrader appraised it at 2.3k while the dealer gave me 3.2k, what a load of bs.
I would rather keep it then trade it in for 3 grand.
So my question now is, i am trying to get something and my budget is around 25k, do you guys have any recommendations ?
I am looking for something newer.
I went to a bmw dealership to look at some 328is today and they appraised my car, autotrader appraised it at 2.3k while the dealer gave me 3.2k, what a load of bs.
I would rather keep it then trade it in for 3 grand.
So my question now is, i am trying to get something and my budget is around 25k, do you guys have any recommendations ?
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I'm in the same spot, as much as I love my C230, its 10yrs old, 200K kms, looking dated (worn interior, needs a repaint, ...), driving dated (needs bushings on all corners, ...), and is starting to cost me more time for DIY maintenance than I want to spend.
I figure it'd cost $3K to repaint the front end, change all the bushings, and update the worn interior pieces. The car is only worth $6K to sell privately with 200K kms, so I'd rather spend the money on a new ride.
I've been looking at 2005-6 M3 verts as a replacement. They are $25-30K with ~75K kms, and require little maintenance for 50K kms if Inspection 2 has been done.
I figure it'd cost $3K to repaint the front end, change all the bushings, and update the worn interior pieces. The car is only worth $6K to sell privately with 200K kms, so I'd rather spend the money on a new ride.
I've been looking at 2005-6 M3 verts as a replacement. They are $25-30K with ~75K kms, and require little maintenance for 50K kms if Inspection 2 has been done.
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Sadly if you want new, a well appointed Korean car, or a FIAT ABARTH is all 25 grand buys new these days.
Perhaps consider a lease, keep the coupe, since it's essentially worthless, and
drive it when you are in danger of going over the alllowed mileage.
Perhaps consider a lease, keep the coupe, since it's essentially worthless, and
drive it when you are in danger of going over the alllowed mileage.
What's up guys, sadly to say i am planning on getting rid of the c230 coupe.
I am looking for something newer.
I went to a bmw dealership to look at some 328is today and they appraised my car, autotrader appraised it at 2.3k while the dealer gave me 3.2k, what a load of bs.
I would rather keep it then trade it in for 3 grand.
So my question now is, i am trying to get something and my budget is around 25k, do you guys have any recommendations ?
I am looking for something newer.
I went to a bmw dealership to look at some 328is today and they appraised my car, autotrader appraised it at 2.3k while the dealer gave me 3.2k, what a load of bs.
I would rather keep it then trade it in for 3 grand.
So my question now is, i am trying to get something and my budget is around 25k, do you guys have any recommendations ?
Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Jan 13, 2012 at 07:36 PM.
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Sadly a well appointed Korean car, or a FIAT is all 25 grand buys new these days.
The way i see it is, i rather get something brand new with 0 miles and pay 350-400 a month then buy a used European car with like 60k miles.
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The hyundai Genesis is a very nice vehicle. My first question would be what are you looking for in a car?
I am looking at this car ( i know it's automatic but it has shift pedals haha )
But its 60k miles, i mean how long before i have to shell out money for fixes, especially when European models are the most expensive to fix.
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Since it looks like you are also considering use, then why not a W204? 25-30K will get you a very nice CPO C350. Yeah, not a manual, but neither is the BMW you posted.
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Whats up guys, quick update.
I got my mind made up and i am definitely going to buy a 2012 mazda speed 3 if i sell my benz. The interior is amazing and the car it self packs a pretty good kick with 262 hp and 280 torque.
http://www.pearsonmazda.com/new-inve...4C1536508.aspx
I have someone coming tomorrow to take a look at my Mercedes. What do you guys suggest for a private sell value ? The car only has 92k miles on it and its in pretty good condition. I just put on 4 brand new tires as well.
I got my mind made up and i am definitely going to buy a 2012 mazda speed 3 if i sell my benz. The interior is amazing and the car it self packs a pretty good kick with 262 hp and 280 torque.
http://www.pearsonmazda.com/new-inve...4C1536508.aspx
I have someone coming tomorrow to take a look at my Mercedes. What do you guys suggest for a private sell value ? The car only has 92k miles on it and its in pretty good condition. I just put on 4 brand new tires as well.
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It's a very fun car to drive, no doubt. The no sunroof thing would kill it for me, though (if I were looking in that vein, I'd go cpo WRX 5-door). Good luck with everything.
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That is true wrx gets like 25 mpg and is 27k premium package, what is the chance that they will drop it 2 grand to match the speed3 price. Im selling the Benz cuz I need a down payment to make the financing about 350ish a month
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but really, the STi or the EVO are different animals compare to their counterpart and cost a lot more too.
between MS3, WRX, and Ralliart...I'd get the WRX.
also have you checked out the GTI? much more similar priced vs the MS3.
