Nemi wrote:
I am getting my car soon too....isn't it exciting?

It isss exciting!  What are you getting?


And to answer the rest.  My dad is buying it as my "get outta the house" car.  thankfully.  So right now it's a tossup between two:
1.  1998 Mercedes C280 w/ 110k miles.
2.  1996 Mercedes C220 w/ 65k miles.
I think I'm leaning towards the 220.  It may be older but they look the same and it has a lot less miles.  plus a cd changer is always nice.

Kimmie Seely wrote:

It isss exciting!  What are you getting?


And to answer the rest.  My dad is buying it as my "get outta the house" car.  thankfully.  So right now it's a tossup between two:
1.  1998 Mercedes C280 w/ 110k miles.
2.  1996 Mercedes C220 w/ 65k miles.
I think I'm leaning towards the 220.  It may be older but they look the same and it has a lot less miles.  plus a cd changer is always nice.

Plus the 55K mileage difference is a good thing too.  German luxury cars tend to hold up pretty well anyway - especially if they are well taken care of.  I'd recommend having a trusted mechanic look over the cars as well before making any final decisions.  The one things the Germans are known for are their over the top bills when service is concerned (though the Brits are a close second.... did you know the fuel pump on a Jaguar is around $900 to replace?)

Brandon Smith wrote:
Plus the 55K mileage difference is a good thing too.  German luxury cars tend to hold up pretty well anyway - especially if they are well taken care of.  I'd recommend having a trusted mechanic look over the cars as well before making any final decisions.  The one things the Germans are known for are their over the top bills when service is concerned (though the Brits are a close second.... did you know the fuel pump on a Jaguar is around $900 to replace?)

Hahah, In the past 6 months we just spent :
* 500 on the C series Benz
* 5,000 on the V8 Jaguar
* 400 on the sport BMW

Stay Euro, it's the only way to go. You better make the big bucks to maintain though and don't think you wont have to, everone does.

Good Thinking on the c-series.
It's the most basic and economical of the mercedes.

You shouldnt have to pay more than  $5,500.oo  for one that old too in good - great condition. Anymore and you are getting scammed for being a young girl so watch out, they arent worth more than that.

Good Luck!

Kimmie Seely wrote:

It isss exciting!  What are you getting?


And to answer the rest.  My dad is buying it as my "get outta the house" car.  thankfully.  So right now it's a tossup between two:
1.  1998 Mercedes C280 w/ 110k miles.
2.  1996 Mercedes C220 w/ 65k miles.
I think I'm leaning towards the 220.  It may be older but they look the same and it has a lot less miles.  plus a cd changer is always nice.

Good Luck! You will need it lol.

.: Klaudia :. wrote:
Hahah, In the past 6 months we just spent :
* 500 on the C series Benz
* 5,000 on the V8 Jaguar
* 400 on the sport BMW

Stay Euro, it's the only way to go. You better make the big bucks to maintain though and don't think you wont have to, everone does.

I can agree with that...My BMW 325 convertible will be going in for another $800 in work done (front brakes and new bushings).  Although that is aside from the $3000 in damage some crackhead did in the parking lot of a market in Del Mar.

Wildcat Photography wrote:
Too bad your Dad's not interested in a drop dead gorgeous 1955 Chevy 2d, I have one for sale here in NW Indiana.

Gorgeous car.... reminds me my neighbor's 55' Nomad.  All original?

Wildcat Photography wrote:
Too bad your Dad's not interested in a drop dead gorgeous 1955 Chevy 2d, I have one for sale here in NW Indiana.

WOW, just WOW!!!!

Good luck with the car, though for the money you are going to spend on a used benz that is roughly 8 years old you could probably get something newer for less money, but since you are not buying it I guess you can't be to picky. Congrats on getting a new car its always fun.

I got offered to buy a 2002 E55 AMG with 14k miles on it for $24k yesterday. I know the owner of the car well and the car is flawless. The car is probably worth more ( I am thinking $10k more) and I am really considering it.

Kimmie Seely wrote:
I'm going to look at a new car to possibly buy tomorrow.
Wish me luck..

this will help you with the decision making process:


http://www.break.com/index/dodge88.html

Photography by Joey wrote:
get a pontiac solstice.  it's a badass car!

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?phot … 13&size=lg

Here's my new baby..., only 2 weeks old. 2006 Civic SI with 200 ponys under the hood. Had it 3 days and a yuppie in a new Solstice was trying to show off for his wife at a stop light...., blew his doors off.

PS. Anyone know how to post the picture without a link?

KF Photography wrote:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4171813&size=lg

Here's my new baby..., only 2 weeks old. 2006 Civic SI with 200 ponys under the hood. Had it 3 days and a yuppie in a new Solstice was trying to show off for his wife at a stop light...., blew his doors off.

PS. Anyone know how to post the picture without a link?

Vtec is overrated...I know a few mustangs i worked on with my dad that would make that look like a tonka toy but then again ya gotta give a chic credit for being like the chic in gone in 60 seconds:)...im a tom boy that loves speed:)

just bustin your chops i love honda~ but i do think vtec is overrated .....its a pretty car:) heheheh i just wouldnt want the payments with the economy about now