CPO 2008 c300
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CPO 2008 c300
Hello,
I'm a college student and i currently drive my parents 07 c280. I saved up my money enough to buy a 2008 certified pre-owned c300.
I know german cars are not the best when it comes to reliability and maintenance. If I do purchase a cpo'd car am is it going to cost me arms and legs for the maintenance and things like that?
thanks in advance.
I'm a college student and i currently drive my parents 07 c280. I saved up my money enough to buy a 2008 certified pre-owned c300.
I know german cars are not the best when it comes to reliability and maintenance. If I do purchase a cpo'd car am is it going to cost me arms and legs for the maintenance and things like that?
thanks in advance.
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If the c280 is working fine for you, save your dollars and put it towards something meaningful...i.e., booze and ladies/men (depending on your preference). 
...in all seriousness, if the other car is doing its job for you why waste money now?!?!? keep saving and put that money towards something more beneficial when you graduate, like a condo so you don't have to rent a 3 bedroom with 4 people.
And to answer your question, yes you will pay an arm and a leg...and I read once, I think it was posted here, if the cost of maintenance is a major issue you are considering, don't buy a Mercedes. For what it's worth - for the price of a 2008 CPO you could get a 2011 Honda Accord, a perfectly fine daily driver IMHO.
...in all seriousness, if the other car is doing its job for you why waste money now?!?!? keep saving and put that money towards something more beneficial when you graduate, like a condo so you don't have to rent a 3 bedroom with 4 people. And to answer your question, yes you will pay an arm and a leg...and I read once, I think it was posted here, if the cost of maintenance is a major issue you are considering, don't buy a Mercedes. For what it's worth - for the price of a 2008 CPO you could get a 2011 Honda Accord, a perfectly fine daily driver IMHO.
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If the c280 is working fine for you, save your dollars and put it towards something meaningful...i.e., booze and ladies/men (depending on your preference). ...in all seriousness, if the other car is doing its job for you why waste money now?!?!? keep saving and put that money towards something more beneficial when you graduate, like a condo so you don't have to rent a 3 bedroom with 4 people.
And to answer your question, yes you will pay an arm and a leg...and I read once, I think it was posted here, if the cost of maintenance is a major issue you are considering, don't buy a Mercedes. For what it's worth - for the price of a 2008 CPO you could get a 2011 Honda Accord, a perfectly fine daily driver IMHO.
...in all seriousness, if the other car is doing its job for you why waste money now?!?!? keep saving and put that money towards something more beneficial when you graduate, like a condo so you don't have to rent a 3 bedroom with 4 people. And to answer your question, yes you will pay an arm and a leg...and I read once, I think it was posted here, if the cost of maintenance is a major issue you are considering, don't buy a Mercedes. For what it's worth - for the price of a 2008 CPO you could get a 2011 Honda Accord, a perfectly fine daily driver IMHO.
The C Class has been generally quite good for reliability, although better for newer years than the 08. But, let's assume you get a good one. Unless you take the time and/or have/develop the skills for DIY service, or find a good indy shop, if you go to the dealer, typical annual maintenance (the oil change visit) is $200-300. Every second year, with the brake fluid change, gets closer to $500. Nothing on a MB is inexpensive, or in most cases, even reasonable. At your stage, either keep your current car going, or if you want the closest thing to bulletproof so you can focus your time and energy on school, a new Accord or Sonata make far more sense. Or, given where we are in the economic recovery, this is a great time to start or add to your investments!
Hard to believe, I know, but some folks don't get their first Mercedes until after they graduate college!
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The C Class has been generally quite good for reliability, although better for newer years than the 08. But, let's assume you get a good one. Unless you take the time and/or have/develop the skills for DIY service, or find a good indy shop, if you go to the dealer, typical annual maintenance (the oil change visit) is $200-300. Every second year, with the brake fluid change, gets closer to $500. Nothing on a MB is inexpensive, or in most cases, even reasonable. At your stage, either keep your current car going, or if you want the closest thing to bulletproof so you can focus your time and energy on school, a new Accord or Sonata make far more sense. Or, given where we are in the economic recovery, this is a great time to start or add to your investments!
Hard to believe, I know, but some folks don't get their first Mercedes until after they graduate college!
The C Class has been generally quite good for reliability, although better for newer years than the 08. But, let's assume you get a good one. Unless you take the time and/or have/develop the skills for DIY service, or find a good indy shop, if you go to the dealer, typical annual maintenance (the oil change visit) is $200-300. Every second year, with the brake fluid change, gets closer to $500. Nothing on a MB is inexpensive, or in most cases, even reasonable. At your stage, either keep your current car going, or if you want the closest thing to bulletproof so you can focus your time and energy on school, a new Accord or Sonata make far more sense. Or, given where we are in the economic recovery, this is a great time to start or add to your investments!
Hard to believe, I know, but some folks don't get their first Mercedes until after they graduate college!
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