I have a 20,000 budget. Can i buy a Mercedes, old or new?

Question

I wanna buy a Mercedes, but I can`t seem to match my budget with it. Could someone help me out?

Answer 1

I woud shy away from a mercedes. It's german, and will have costly repairs. You would not be able to afford a new mercedes but you could pick up a relatively new one (1999-2002) for around or under that budget. For example, a C230 Kompressor Coupe. I'd make sure though if you buy a Kompressor style engine that it has been serviced, otherwise you'll run into a maintenance nightmare. Prepare yourself for puting at least 93 octane into your tank also.

Look on edmunds.com for more info about any type of car.

Answer 2

yes, you can buy an older Mercedes, however if it needs repair it will be more expensive to buy the parts, etc. My friend bought a Jaguar from a rebuildable junk yard for less than 3000.00, a tail-light cost him a couple of hundred, the trunk lid was messed up, I believe that cost around 300.00 he done the work himself and then sold the car for much more than what he had paid for it.

Answer 3

you can't get a new benz for 20 grand. i wouldnt suggest spending 20 grand on an old one because at some point, all used cars are the same--just OLD

with 20k, i would buy a new car with starting price less than 20k. but you obviously want something luxurious.

depending on why you want a benz, you can find another car that offers the same (styling, handling, power, etc) at a lower price. so pick what you want most out of it and find it for 20k

Answer 4

Forget the old Merc, unless you want to stay broke. They are safe but expensive to repair and insure. Buy a fully imported Japanese car with a good service history, you'll save on gas too.

Answer 5

YOu can get a use done for that but why you would want to is beyond me. WE had one once and it was a dog! I think they are way over hyped. I would never have another one. it was not only a dog but the ride was that comfortable.