I am kind of partial to the C230 sport sedan. I think they are about the best value you can get for the money and I would guess that the used ones are starting to fall into your price range.

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Ali Al-Chalabi

2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record