I plan on buying a used (2008-13) C300, what advice do you have for me?
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I plan on buying a used (2008-13) C300, what advice do you have for me?
I plan on upgrading soon from my terrible '06 Chrysler Sebring. I have done some research on used cars around $20-$23k and the C300 is my #1. The interior is great, the handling is amazing, and the reviews of the car are glowing. However, I want to know if any of you have words of advice for me before I go looking for the C300?
My goal is to find one with around 20k-30k miles for around $20k, I am in no rush so I am confident I can find one if I look hard/long enough. Also, AWD/4MATIC is a must in my area.
- Is there a specific year that is known to have reliability issues or be extremely reliable? Reliability is definitely one of my higher focuses.
- To my knowledge, there are two trims -- Sport, Luxury. The only performance difference is the sport vs. luxury suspension -- how noticeable of a difference is this?
- I am leaning more toward recent-year models (2013, 2012, 2011), what are the primary interior/exterior/performance differences over the years? Are they substantial enough to warrant paying a significant higher price?
- I like navigation and backup camera -- is there anything I should know about either feature's performance? Were they more prevalent or better in certain years? Do all cars with navigation also have backup camera?
My goal is to find one with around 20k-30k miles for around $20k, I am in no rush so I am confident I can find one if I look hard/long enough. Also, AWD/4MATIC is a must in my area.
- Is there a specific year that is known to have reliability issues or be extremely reliable? Reliability is definitely one of my higher focuses.
- To my knowledge, there are two trims -- Sport, Luxury. The only performance difference is the sport vs. luxury suspension -- how noticeable of a difference is this?
- I am leaning more toward recent-year models (2013, 2012, 2011), what are the primary interior/exterior/performance differences over the years? Are they substantial enough to warrant paying a significant higher price?
- I like navigation and backup camera -- is there anything I should know about either feature's performance? Were they more prevalent or better in certain years? Do all cars with navigation also have backup camera?
