Getting a ragtop...Audi A4 or Mercedes 320 Cabriolet?

[MRM]

How was the trip?

 

[Patronus]

I'm still trippin.

 

[MRM]

I always enjoy a good adventure.
Be safe on the road!

 

[Patronus]

Heading down to Key Largo this afternoon. Dinner at the Sunset Grill (as the sun sets naturally. Lol). Also a good excuse to enjoy the Volvo.

 

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[Bustedknuckle]

I'm looking at several cars around 5-7 grand. I'm really leaning towards the Audi A4's but the Mercedes are beautiful cars too. I saw another thread where someone mentioned the Audi being expensive to maintain though. Any experience with either car or advice would be welcome.

2005 - $4990
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2002 - $5989
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The Audi is not reliable.
I have a 2004 CLK320 with 55k miles. Nice car.
The Mercedes' expensive weak areas are with the transmission, Soft top hydraulics, Window lifters, and suspension bushings.
Would be happy to perform a pre purchase inspection in Roswell at no charge. pm me.

 

[Patronus]

The Audi is not reliable.
I have a 2004 CLK320 with 55k miles. Nice car.
The Mercedes' expensive weak areas are with the transmission, Soft top hydraulics, Window lifters, and suspension bushings.
Would be happy to perform a pre purchase inspection in Roswell at no charge. pm me.

Thanks. I'm in my post purchase rolling inspection today. Loving it more with every mile.

 

[Hayata]

Those Volvos look sharp.

Congrats!

 

[Bagman]

Thanks. I'm in my post purchase rolling inspection today. Loving it more with every mile.

Looks nice! Good luck and enjoy the ride.

 

[Bucket99]

like a transformer! enjoy the ride!