I currently am considering the following cars. 1996 BMW 328i automatic, 2001 VW Jetta VR6 automatic, 1995 or 1996 C 280. I am mainly interested in long term durability and reasonable performance for the money. I prefer a smooth ride rather than a stiff suspension. What are your opinions on the above mentioned cars. Also what were the main differences between the 1994-1996 C280. Were there any major recall or reliability issues. Thank you very much