buying an A class...

[starlitegaize]

Hi all... Sadly just had to part company with my lovely old 220E estate, (a bit expensive to run...!) so now looking for a nice, economical MB and looking at an A Class... Only trouble is I'm a bit limited on funds... about 2.5K to spend...

So, question is... I read that they have a good return on the mpg... but which is the most economical model... Anything I should look out for when buying it?
Bearing in mind it'll be about 9 to 10 years old...
Thanks

 

[Splatt]

Hi all... Sadly just had to part company with my lovely old 220E estate, (a bit expensive to run...!) so now looking for a nice, economical MB and looking at an A Class... Only trouble is I'm a bit limited on funds... about 2.5K to spend...

So, question is... I read that they have a good return on the mpg... but which is the most economical model... Anything I should look out for when buying it?
Bearing in mind it'll be about 9 to 10 years old...
Thanks

There have been many threads on the site re the Mk 1 A class which a search will lead you to , alternatively there is Honest Johns review of the car at .http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/index.htm?md=230

 

[Rory]

Bearing in mind it'll be about 9 to 10 years old...

Just don't.

 

[Cole@MBS]

Have to go with Rory here, but there are some good ones out there!! just very few!!

 

[jerrytommygal]

Hi all... Sadly just had to part company with my lovely old 220E estate, (a bit expensive to run...!) so now looking for a nice, economical MB and looking at an A Class... Only trouble is I'm a bit limited on funds... about 2.5K to spend...

So, question is... I read that they have a good return on the mpg... but which is the most economical model... Anything I should look out for when buying it?
Bearing in mind it'll be about 9 to 10 years old...
Thanks

Why not a W202? The last models? Would fit your budget too...

 

[Cole@MBS]

Good car if you get the right one!!!!

 

[starlitegaize]

Loving my new A170

COuldn't bear to be without the three pointed star, so bought an 06 A170... I LOVE it!!!! Just a fantasitc car!

 

[npuk]

Good decision going for the W169.