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As I've been getting ever more excited about the new CLA, I remember how much I loved my new C300 Sport 4Matic when it was introduced in 2008.
Now, as I'm crunching the numbers, I'm estimating that -- fully equipped with 4Matic and my preferred options -- the CLA will run me nearly $40K including taxes and delivery charges.
Checking around autotrader.com and other pre-owned online car sites, I find that I can get a fully equipped 2010 (or maybe even 2011) C300 Sport 4Matic with 20,000 miles or less ... for about US $25K.
Granted, the thrill of having the newest toy on the block is gone by buying a resale; but so is the (considerable) loss in depreciation.
So, all things considered, if you could get a fully loaded 2010 or 2011 C300 for about $25K vs. a 2014 CLA for about $40K, which would you choose?
More important to my question -- and my own purchasing plans -- is WHY?????
Thanks for sharing.
~PastorAndProf
Now, as I'm crunching the numbers, I'm estimating that -- fully equipped with 4Matic and my preferred options -- the CLA will run me nearly $40K including taxes and delivery charges.
Checking around autotrader.com and other pre-owned online car sites, I find that I can get a fully equipped 2010 (or maybe even 2011) C300 Sport 4Matic with 20,000 miles or less ... for about US $25K.
Granted, the thrill of having the newest toy on the block is gone by buying a resale; but so is the (considerable) loss in depreciation.
So, all things considered, if you could get a fully loaded 2010 or 2011 C300 for about $25K vs. a 2014 CLA for about $40K, which would you choose?
More important to my question -- and my own purchasing plans -- is WHY?????
Thanks for sharing.
~PastorAndProf