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If you want the most economical to operate C-Class, buy the aspro 1998 C230. It's not a HP beast (148) but the fuel eonomy is oustanding and the operating costs are super-low for a Mercedes. Yeah, they're nine years old now, but they hold up well and are bargains in the used market. The M111 engine is durable to a fault. Make sure the PO had the trans updated, and the car is pretty much bulletproofin terms of major mechanicals.
My next choice would be a 2000 C280. It's got the six, no the blown four from the 99-00 C230K. The C280 performs pretty much identical to the C230K, but the six is much more refined and the cr has some nice goodies. In the used market, the C280 sells for little or no premium to the C230K, unlike when new, so they're even bigger bargains when you consider the MSRP.
If you want a 2001- W203, buy the newest one possible and don't skimp. Early W203's are headache cars with all kinds of problems. The newer the better.
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