Need advice on a new car.

Rouxenator said:
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS S350 for sale R 79 900
730

http://www.autotrader.co.za/used-ca...-gauteng-fpa-8a8183a44c475d6b014c930678c02df7
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11 year old Merc S class?

With all the technology stuffed in that car, you would need an additional R200 000 in reserve for breakdowns and repairs! So @ R279 000 its not that bad of a choice!
 
Keep the E55?

Why the need for a motor plan? Just keep the E55.

Servicing it will still be less than buying a new car.

Otherwise, how much do you want for it?
 
Get the Merc GL.
PErfect size and fit...and goes anywhere....will be newly facelifted and will be called GLS soon.
 
Rouxenator said:
Good advise. Thanks. With a car of this nature it is best to buy from a franchise dealership.
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There are a few dealerships which specialise in Mercs, who are not franchised, such as Robbie Tripp Motors in Diep River http://www.robbietrippmotors.co.za/ who are well worth dealing with. I've not bought a car from them, but I have heard good things about them from other dealers. I've dealt with them when looking for cars, and their service has always been excellent, they already have the full service history from Mercedes before they even list the car and where most dealers start umming and aahing when you ask for proof of the service history, these guys have already emailed it to you.

They know their market, and you won't find them selling a car at a rock bottom bargain price, and if it's going below market there will be a reason (which they'll inform you), but if you're in Cape Town looking for a fair deal from someone who knows mercs, I'd call them first.
 
Robbie Tripp had been business for many moons I believe. Whenever I (seldom) go past that showroom the cars looks in top condition.
 
I have bought from Robbie Tripp. Admittedly it was years ago, but I can concur with the above.
 
now that you mention it, I know of two W202s with Robbie Tripp dealership stickers on that are daily runners in Stellenbosch. So I guess they know their Mercs.
 
Kalle said:
4. But these cars are firstly too expensive for my budget and secondly socially not really acceptable.
( People frown already a lot if I drop my kids of at school in my old Mercedes E55 and that one is anyway too small inside and is getting too old now and must be replaced.)
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Move your kids to a better school. Maybe one that isn't infested with jealous peasants?

I'm 1.92m, and my seat isn't nearly all the way back in my 1 series when I am in the correct driving position, which is technically so far back that that your wrist can rest on top of the steering wheel. It took some getting used to, but now that I'm there I can't even imagine driving gangsta style.

It sounds to me like you will have to get a big SUV or a Hyundai H1
 
I'm 1.89 and I am very comfortable in my Corsa D and Astra H. Then again I only have one kid and a really tight budget.
 
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