THE HELL WITH PUBLIC TRANSIT!!!
Now that I can afford a car I'm ditching the metro headache.
I considered many makes before selecting Benz, It came down to Benz or BMW and my personal preference for Benz put them on top.
I did look for Evo's and WRX's but they are nowhere near even $6-8,000 which is out of my range. Same goes for an old Vette or Camaro or something sports like. I think those old sports cars would cost a bit more in insurance though so the Benz looks to be a better choice.
Honda's or certain Jap cars (Civic, Accords) are on the top 10 stolen car lists yearly in NYC and I would drive/park in neighborhoods where it would make it a prime target to get stolen for its parts.
I haven't found a single 500 or 400E so it will have to be a 300/260 or 190 2.3/2.6.
Ottobon, your comment,
all i can say is, don't buy a car just for the sake of buying a car, buy one when it makes sense and a car you whole-heartedly want is for sale
makes me think about saving my money and going for the SLK63 AMG...well almost but I couldnt afford that just yet.
Simple answer, don't buy a 190e unless it is the cosworth or evo version.
LeMans GTR or anyone know how could I tell if it is the cosworth or evo version??
I'll be in a position to seriously hunt after I come back from vacation in August. But for now I found two cars that look nice, would be in the lead if they were still around when I will buy this fall, what do you think?
1992 Mercedes-Benz 190 E Sedan, $3900
http://www.michaelsmotorcarsinc.com/detail-1992-mercedes~benz-190-e-1309444.html
1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3, $3500
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.j...ransmission=&doors=&max_price=6000&cardist=34
Good to be back SL65! I'll try to drop by when I can! This ol' newb's gotta catch up.
This fall I'll keep you guys posted about the hunt and when I land my car with pics and a vid of it. I'm 4-5 months away from my first car, I can't wait!