Audi A4 Avant vs. BMW 3-Series Wagon vs. Mercedes C-Class Wagon

35 messages, Last post on Jan 15, 2009 at 1:22 PM

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#34 of 35 Re: which is better to service- Mercedes or Volvo? [jayrider] by ilmbg Jan 15, 2009 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Jan 15, 2009 12:41 pm) jayrider- No, I do not have the knowledge to do any work on an auto- I am a disabled middle aged female who knows nursing- not cars. I like the 80's Mercedes, although from 1981-1985 they are diesel, and I think with gas prices going to go up again, I would prefer gas.The car would be for when I winter in Texas- I only drive close to home for groceries, a movie- , maybe to the next town or so- nothing far. I know there probably wouldn't be airbags or other newer safety features. But it does have to be reliable. I have heard that Mercedes is horribly expensive if work is needed, but that if the vehicle has been taken care of they last for many, many miles with routine maintainance. Without starting any fights here, is Volvo as good as Mercedes? I have wanted a Mercedes wagon for 25 years- and I can't afford, and do not even want a new one- I like the older ones. I also like the older Volvo, so it would be between the two. (now- cross my fingers, and yours too- the realtor brought someone to look at my house today- it is for sale, and the people loved it. They are bringing a relative to see it. If it is sold, I don't NEED to buy a 3rd vehicl I can take my time to look for one for fun). Anyway- is one car easier/more reliable/more economical to repair? Thanks for your views. Replies to this message: jayrider (Jan 15, 2009 1:22 pm)
#35 of 35 Re: which is better to service- Mercedes or Volvo? [ilmbg] by jayrider Jan 15, 2009 (1:22 pm)
Replying to: ilmbg (Jan 15, 2009 1:20 pm) What price range are you looking at?

#34 of 35: Re: which is better to service- Mercedes or Volvo? [jayrider] by ilmbg; Jan 15, 2009 (1:20 pm)

Replying to: jayrider (Jan 15, 2009 12:41 pm)

jayrider- No, I do not have the knowledge to do any work on an auto- I am a disabled middle aged female who knows nursing- not cars. I like the 80's Mercedes, although from 1981-1985 they are diesel, and I think with gas prices going to go up again, I would prefer gas.The car would be for when I winter in Texas- I only drive close to home for groceries, a movie- , maybe to the next town or so- nothing far. I know there probably wouldn't be airbags or other newer safety features. But it does have to be reliable.
I have heard that Mercedes is horribly expensive if work is needed, but that if the vehicle has been taken care of they last for many, many miles with routine maintainance.
Without starting any fights here, is Volvo as good as Mercedes?
I have wanted a Mercedes wagon for 25 years- and I can't afford, and do not even want a new one- I like the older ones. I also like the older Volvo, so it would be between the two. (now- cross my fingers, and yours too- the realtor brought someone to look at my house today- it is for sale, and the people loved it. They are bringing a relative to see it. If it is sold, I don't NEED to buy a 3rd vehicl I can take my time to look for one for fun).
Anyway- is one car easier/more reliable/more economical to repair?

Thanks for your views.