Best/Coolest car for $6-7k

[KenC]

e36

possibly one of the ugliest cars on the road

[KenC]

1996 C-Class or E-Class MB?

[325iCabrio]

1996 C-Class or E-Class MB?

C Class is a good car to choose, and it's the cheapest Mercedes to maintain; ie, parts aren't as expensive as other models. They also drive more modern than the older Mercedes do. I just happen to like the way old MBs drive.

You could easily find a '93-'98 C class in your range, especially if you stuck to the four cylinder Kompressor models. I found a '96 C280 in my area with 70,000 miles for $7500 in great condition.

Stay away from the W210 (96+ E class); they were relatively problematic until about '98, which puts it out of your price range.

[machined]

possibly one of the ugliest cars on the road

False.

Stay away from the W210 (96+ E class); they were relatively problematic until about '98, which puts it out of your price range.

Good call.

[KenC]

C Class is a good car to choose, and it's the cheapest Mercedes to maintain; ie, parts aren't as expensive as other models. They also drive more modern than the older Mercedes do. I just happen to like the way old MBs drive.

You could easily find a '93-'98 C class in your range, especially if you stuck to the four cylinder Kompressor models. I found a '96 C280 in my area with 70,000 miles for $7500 in great condition.

Cool. I think I'll research the C-Class a bit more and see what I can find out. Were there any body styling changes during the 93-98 years?

[Scott314]

1996 C-Class or E-Class MB?

I would definitely go with an 80s or early 90s model if you want a Mercedes. They're built like a brick shithouse compared to the newer ones. My parents just bought a 1980 300, mileage unknown (odometer stopped working somewhere in the 200,000 range), mechanically sound, no rust, no cracks in the leather, etc. for a grand. If it was me, I'd go for the reliability over looks (although personally I like the looks of the old Mercedes better as well), but to each their own...

[SpunkyE30nOk]

what about a 95-98 nissan maxima se with a 5spd....plenty of room, decent power, plenty of aftermarket parts, good reliability record

[german g]

which models? all i see are outbacks and im not too keen on a wagon

get a forester, they look pretty cool imo, and drive really nice...

or any honda/toyota..

[Simon S]

or any honda/toyota..

+1

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[Propwash]

I'll sell you my 97' Audi A4 for $6K. Silver, 130k, new tranny (auto), new cv's, grey leather amazing interior etc. mechanically sound. This thing will do 144mph with 5 people in it!

Edit: I have $4k in the tranny and cv's alone

[McCoolidge]

Geo Metro, you could get 12 of them for 6k.

[emi325i]

I got a toyota echo for ~6k. had for about 2 years, and already got my money worth. can't beat 35mpg average, plus savings in insurance. but those damn seats are soooo uncomfortable.

[KenC]

I'll sell you my 97' Audi A4 for $6K. Silver, 130k, new tranny (auto), new cv's, grey leather amazing interior etc. mechanically sound. This thing will do 144mph with 5 people in it!

Edit: I have $4k in the tranny and cv's alone

Quattro or FWD? How long have you owned it? Records?

[KenC]

what about a 95-98 nissan maxima se with a 5spd....plenty of room, decent power, plenty of aftermarket parts, good reliability record

I'll have to look into those, thanks.

[Simon S]

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