HELP CHOOSING A BENZ!
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2003 C230 Kompressor
HELP CHOOSING A BENZ!
Hi guys,
I am a former BMW owner and I have switched over!...hahaha....so I am now a member on here instead of the "bimmerforums"...
I am deciding between two c230s.....here goes
1. 2003, Silver, leather interior, 17 inch rims, 83,000 kms, NO sunroof, no warranty, from a dealer
2. 2003, Black, cloth interior, 16 inch rims (extra set of rubber), 120,000kms, panaramic sunroof, 4 years warranty (FULL coverage with wear and tear), in private
Both are the same price.....what do you guys think??....I'm leaning toward black because I like the sunroof and the 4 year warranty.....
but i'm missing out on leather interior and less kms?......
help!!!...opinions!!...?????
I am a former BMW owner and I have switched over!...hahaha....so I am now a member on here instead of the "bimmerforums"...
I am deciding between two c230s.....here goes
1. 2003, Silver, leather interior, 17 inch rims, 83,000 kms, NO sunroof, no warranty, from a dealer
2. 2003, Black, cloth interior, 16 inch rims (extra set of rubber), 120,000kms, panaramic sunroof, 4 years warranty (FULL coverage with wear and tear), in private
Both are the same price.....what do you guys think??....I'm leaning toward black because I like the sunroof and the 4 year warranty.....
but i'm missing out on leather interior and less kms?......
help!!!...opinions!!...?????
Last edited by pteixei2; Aug 26, 2009 at 10:18 AM.
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I would lean towards the dealer vehicle with warranty, however, if you shop you may find anther couple to choose from as I do not like the thoughts of a cloth interior.
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Hi,
yeah I hear ya on that one but I won't be able to afford it with a comprehensive warranty on the dealer one. Powertrain warranties are good for the major parts, but I'd want something more comprehensive....thats the only thing.........
maybe I should buy a scratch ticket....haha...
yeah I hear ya on that one but I won't be able to afford it with a comprehensive warranty on the dealer one. Powertrain warranties are good for the major parts, but I'd want something more comprehensive....thats the only thing.........
maybe I should buy a scratch ticket....haha...
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Hi,
yeah I hear ya on that one but I won't be able to afford it with a comprehensive warranty on the dealer one. Powertrain warranties are good for the major parts, but I'd want something more comprehensive....thats the only thing.........
maybe I should buy a scratch ticket....haha...
yeah I hear ya on that one but I won't be able to afford it with a comprehensive warranty on the dealer one. Powertrain warranties are good for the major parts, but I'd want something more comprehensive....thats the only thing.........
maybe I should buy a scratch ticket....haha...
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Hi,
no no...its not "extreme upper range"....
I'm a school teacher and I have $8000 and want to finance the rest...
the black one is 10gs and 2500 for warranty on top + tax
the silver one is 12000 no warranty + tax....
so the silver is a bit too much because I don't want the car becoming a 14-15000 dollar car...
the black will be a 13000 car WITH warranty....(4 years at that)....
its not like I'll be in a financial mess, I just rather be more conservative right now if I can......thats all....
no no...its not "extreme upper range"....
I'm a school teacher and I have $8000 and want to finance the rest...
the black one is 10gs and 2500 for warranty on top + tax
the silver one is 12000 no warranty + tax....
so the silver is a bit too much because I don't want the car becoming a 14-15000 dollar car...
the black will be a 13000 car WITH warranty....(4 years at that)....
its not like I'll be in a financial mess, I just rather be more conservative right now if I can......thats all....
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C230 Is Too Small And Slow
I too wanted a C230 and I bought a 2005 granitte Gray with black leather interior, 34K very clean. About four months later I sold it
and bought a CLK500. My wife was so pissed off! I would look around before buying a C230 for the same price you can get and E-class or even a CLK320-350 it's a hudge differance in what you get for the money, Also if you read the forum the C-class is rated for about 1ooK miles, looks great before you buy ...but after it's only an entry level Mercedes Benz. I am only telling you this because I wish I had got the same advice, and got it right the first time.
Good Luck!
Paul
and bought a CLK500. My wife was so pissed off! I would look around before buying a C230 for the same price you can get and E-class or even a CLK320-350 it's a hudge differance in what you get for the money, Also if you read the forum the C-class is rated for about 1ooK miles, looks great before you buy ...but after it's only an entry level Mercedes Benz. I am only telling you this because I wish I had got the same advice, and got it right the first time.Good Luck!
Paul
