I think all the new cars are expensive if things fail - especially true of MBs, BMWs, and Audis. That's the $9000 differential. In this case, a good independent who can work on '08 models (are there any?) can minimize that $9000. I would either (a) buy the perfectly clean car for the $26,000 price (get it checked out before you write the check), or (b) find a lower-priced StarMark car and try to get the warranty.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600