So I am a college student looking to buy a car, but I'm having trouble trying to figure out what car I should get.

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Asked by Ricardoguitaro1 Dec 19, 2016 at 03:18 PM

Question type: Shopping & Pricing

I have been looking at European cars a lot lately, like Audi, BMW, and even
Mercedes. I know they all have really nice cars, but they all have very
expensive maintenance. The cars I have looked at specifically are the 2008
BMW 328i, 2006-2007 Audi A4 2.0T, and the Mercedes-Benz 2006-2007 c230.  
These cars are all around 70-99K miles. They are all in very good condition, so
my only worry is if one has more problems than the other, or is one more
reliable.

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Paul answered 7 years ago

I tell the same thing to all the young kids that post the same question here, Buy what you can afford. All cars break down and that includes the BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. I would wait till you graduate and save your pennies and buy the car of your dreams.

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LarkinHuey answered 7 years ago

Always live beneath your means, not above. If you're looking to get a BMW or Mercedes now, Heaven help you when you get your degree and can afford a really expensive car. You're liable to buy a Rolls with the taste you seem to have. But to answer your question, all the cars you listed are noted for having transmissions to to out around 130,000. But if you're determined to get one, and you will, don't get any of these three cars. Before your four years are over, you WILL regret it.

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F_O_R answered 7 years ago

Old, used European cars are a good way to make your life miserable. You will rue the day you bought one of the cars you listed. Get a Toyota or Honda until you get that 6 figure salary.

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