Hi everyone,
Thanks a ton in advance for replies and votes.
Just about to graduate college, and in the market for the next ride.
Most of my buddies are interested in or already bought brand-new cars between $15,000 ~ $25,000 range (such as decent mid-size car or SUVs like Honda Accord/CR-V, Nissan Altima/Maxima, Pontiac G6, Ford Mustang/Explore, etc.) with college graduate rebate program.
As a proud member of MBCA and BenzWorld as well as an enthusiast of Mercedes-Benz, I cannot pass on W140 (I love big bode Benz, currently own W126).
So, I was thinking spend $15,000 ~ $20,000 on used W140 (mileage might be high, years does not matter to me), and spend additional $5,000 ~ $6,000 to fix up the problem spots. Do you guys think it is practical?
Which one do you prefer?
A brand new car around $20,000 or W140 with possible fix up?
I do realize that if I go for W140, insurance premium and gas price substantially higher than regular cars.
And the second question is, is it true that some companies giving hard time on new employees if they drive bigger/nicer/sleeker cars than their bosses/managers?[
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Thanks a ton in advance for replies and votes.
Just about to graduate college, and in the market for the next ride.
Most of my buddies are interested in or already bought brand-new cars between $15,000 ~ $25,000 range (such as decent mid-size car or SUVs like Honda Accord/CR-V, Nissan Altima/Maxima, Pontiac G6, Ford Mustang/Explore, etc.) with college graduate rebate program.
As a proud member of MBCA and BenzWorld as well as an enthusiast of Mercedes-Benz, I cannot pass on W140 (I love big bode Benz, currently own W126).
So, I was thinking spend $15,000 ~ $20,000 on used W140 (mileage might be high, years does not matter to me), and spend additional $5,000 ~ $6,000 to fix up the problem spots. Do you guys think it is practical?
Which one do you prefer?
A brand new car around $20,000 or W140 with possible fix up?
I do realize that if I go for W140, insurance premium and gas price substantially higher than regular cars.
And the second question is, is it true that some companies giving hard time on new employees if they drive bigger/nicer/sleeker cars than their bosses/managers?[