surf1punk

Looked at 2 Mercedes today, liked both, but they are a bit of different cars.

1. 2001 c320 white with only 22k miles on it for 13,500
2. 2005 c230 kompressor red, sport package, 38k miles 15, 990

Both cars are in immaculate shape as far as I can tell, and I test drove both. 230 def. felt a little sportier, but was a bit stiffer and louder (doesn't really bother me much)

I can afford either, but of course saving money is always good. Just looking for some positive/negatives of either and your opinions. I've never owned a Mercedes before, but looking for a nice daily driver, but still love my cars to be sporty. Atm I have a 91 300zx twin turbo with 475hp so I know what fast feels like

Personally I'm leaning toward the c230 because looks, year, mpg. The 320 is a lower cost, but mpg is a lil worse and I just don't like the look quite as much, though I don't dislike it by any means.

Any help is most appreciated!

Xaniar

I would go with the second one, 2001 and 22k miles sounds a bit suspicious ( 2750 miles / year ).

Glyn M Ruck

Post this on the correct forum - W203

2001 was a bad year for W203s - Benz was still ironing out problems on the first computer simulated endurance testing car - don't touch it.

That said - V6s are a lot more durable than IL4s - It's mainly electronic hassles you can expect from a 2001.

C300Kid

DEF the 05..the 01 is way overpriced..that's an 8 year old car!

surf1punk

Well it's in FL and most likely was a car for Winter Residents, and only driven a few months a year.

But thanks for the advice so far, I think I like the '05 better as well.