indeed you can buy merc S-classes for like £5k.


Would love one to replace current barge, but would cost a FORTUNE to run :|

just think can you afford to fix it if it breaks? be carefull.

higher spec'd cars tend to plummit resale wise.... from new.

'cheap' high spec cars anyway.... look at omega's and top of the line vectra's :lol:

If i was on a budget id get the best i could.... should be no question of small/big/new old ;) Budget surely takes running costs into account too.... You may afford to buy a better old car....but can you afford to run it

as long as the interior is spacious enuff for fun... and is solidly built. and its taxed mot'd
and reliable i dont care
fast one is not important but is a factor

more to the question id go with older higher spec as long as its not a heap
"thats rich coming from me but hey :lol:"

Always the highest spec possible (good for resale values/demand) but a compromise on age - nothing too old.

on a set budget, would you prefer an older but higher spec car or a newer but lower spec one?

i guess most will say better spec