Used Audi or Mercedes? Sub $10000 A4s?

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Looking for something inexpensive but a bit more fun than a Camry. I see plenty of Audi A4 B8 (2009+) with the 2.0T for sale for a decent price under 100k.

I've watched Car Wizard's videos, he says certain model years of the A4 and C-class 2010s (C300) are actually decent cars and worth buying if you were looking into a Benz or Audi.

What do you guys have to say, what to look for? Thanks
 
Wife had an '09 C300 4-matic. It drove well, but it was an electrical and mechanical nightmare. Thank god we had an extended warranty.

My '01 A4 manual was fun and reasonably reliable, but don't expect Camry-level dependability.
 
the 2010+ C250 is actually a **** good car and pretty easy to work on. Service data from Mercedes is also usually really good. It's no Kia/Hyundai but better than VAG.
 
Looking for something inexpensive but a bit more fun than a Camry. I see plenty of Audi A4 B8 (2009+) with the 2.0T for sale for a decent price under 100k.

I've watched Car Wizard's videos, he says certain model years of the A4 and C-class 2010s (C300) are actually decent cars and worth buying if you were looking into a Benz or Audi.

What do you guys have to say, what to look for? Thanks
Get yourself BMW E90 328 with N52 engine and preferably stick.
If you go Audi, make sure you immediately change chain tensioner. If it is manual, calculate flywheel every 100-120k.
 
If you go shopping for a 15-year-old 3 series with $10k in your pocket, be aware that you're going to see a lot of potential money pits. Suspension work is almost a given. Set aside some of your cash to cover deferred maintenance.
 
If you go shopping for a 15-year-old 3 series with $10k in your pocket, be aware that you're going to see a lot of potential money pits. Suspension work is almost a given. Set aside some of your cash to cover deferred maintenance.
Complete front suspension (besides struts) will cost maybe $300-350 in parts, Lemforder. Strust, like Bilstein B4 and shocks would be maybe $400, if necessary.
On the 3 series, E90, the most important thing to do when buying used is to replace coolant hoses, including the reservoir and Mickey Mouse flange (installing an aluminum one). That can be done for $250 in parts, OE (besides Mickey Mouse flange. Rein makes aluminum).
But, any vehicle dating from 2010 will require some work.
 
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