98S-C250td est now on 150K - what next?

[James Edwards]

Thinking about a change but want to stay with merc.
Must be est & diesel - recent bad press leaves me wondering what model next? Perhaps there is model worth buying?
No probs at the moment but feel time for a change!
Comments welcome.
James

 

[SLinKyjoe]

new or used?

may help for feedback

 

[James Edwards]

Sorry I can't afford a new car perhaps +60k.
Regards
J

 

[230K]

Hi

My opinion would be to hold on to your present car and try for 300K.

230K

 

[niva441]

I've the same problem as you. I'm thinking of replacing my W202, a sport Coupe is tempting, but can I trust it as much.

However mine's done almost 210,000 mile and is still going strong hiding it's age extremely well. So there should be plenty of life left in yours.

 

[OlafMaxwell]

Dont change it, spend some money on the car instead, give it a good overhaul, check everything out and it will be good for another 150k. If you change it you will be looking at a lot of depreciation and you will not get the same reliability.