2001 C320 Value and what to replace it with?

Guest (MBNZ) · Jul 8, 2001

Two months after picking up my C320, my wife 
told me she want a divorce. The good news I keep my C320 and 
three dogs, but the bad news is my wife takes the mini-van. Although 
I love my C320, I cannot imagine hauling three medium sized dogs in 
it. 
 
So here are my questions: (1) How much do you think I can get 
for my C320, and (2) What would you get to replace it? 
 
Here are the specs on the car: 
 
2001 C320 
Desert Silver................625 
Java Leather Interior......1,375 
COMMAND....................2,035 
K2a (Phone & Voice)........2,190 
C2: Rain Sensor,...........1,340 
Sunroof, Rear 
Sunshade 
C4: Heated Seats,............800 
Headlamp washers 
Dest & Delivery..............645 
TOTAL PRICE...............45,960 
 
Also: 
Invisible-Bra ($595) 
All-Season Mats 
Trunk Cargo Nets (Front, Left-side and Floor) 
 
Mileage: 4,700 miles 
 
 
[If you are interested, I'm in the Boston area.] 
 
The next question: What would you replace it with? Nothing comes 
close to the features and luxury of my C320. But here's what I am 
considering so far: 
 
2001 New MB ML-320 
2001 New Lexus RX-300 
 
I'd like to stick with MB; however, the M series does not have a 
great reliability record (although it's been improving). Any thoughts 
on the above cars or other suggestions. My major requirements 
are: 
 
1) Ability to transport three medium sized dogs (i.e. wagon 
or small SUV). 
 
2) All-wheel (4-wheel) drive. It's something I always wanted. 
Seeing that I'm giving up my C320 luxury, I thought I'd finally 
make this a hard requirement. 
 
3) Navigation. It's aided my tremendously in my C320. I'd 
prefer it directly from the manufacturer (usually better 
integration, 
but given the right car, I can go after-market). 
 
4) Nothing less than a '99, preferably 2000 or 2001. 
 
I'd also like (but don't require) an integrated phone. My budget is 
the sales proceeds from the C320 (I don't owe anything on it) + 
approx. another 5K (3K if the Nav is not included). 
 
An AWD E wagon has been suggested many times; however, 
it seems to be out of my price range. 
 
Sorry for the long post. I will appreciate any thoughts you might 
have. 
 
Thanks. 
 
Robert

Guest (MBNZ) · Jul 9, 2001

what about an audi a4 avant 2.8 w/quattro? it's a wagon, has awd, is available with navigation, and isn't a tacky suv. no offense intended towards owners of tacky suvs...

or, if you can afford it, try an s4 avant. and there is also something like the land rover discovery, which can be had for mid 30s, i believe. chris stout 1996 c36

Guest (MBNZ) · Jul 9, 2001

E320 wagon 4matic (only 4matic available in US i think and its bigger than the a4)

Guest (MBNZ) · Jul 11, 2001

Re: Re: 2001 C320 Value and what to replace it with?

I would recomend the new 2002 ML320 It looks nice and besides being made in the usa seem to have all the bugs worked out finally!

Guest (MBNZ) · Jul 11, 2001

Re: Re: 2001 C320 Value and what to replace it with?

If you go back to the dealer you will realize that you can't belive resale value on it its vwey low

Guest (MBNZ) · Jul 13, 2001

IMO, if you trade your car in for a new loaded 2001 ML320 or RX300, you will probably end-up paying NO money out of pocket. The only other car I would concider for your requirements is AUDI Allroad, which would cost you about $3K out of pocket.

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