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Old 10-13-2016, 08:26 PM   #19
Mr. Stacy
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Originally Posted by Jasper View Post
I don't care how well it performs. I would still choose the Camaro. Since you already have one, then I would have chose a used Stang or Challenger. They It have the better blend of looks and performance IMO. I think all Mercedes look like ass to be honest and it would probably be the last car I'd pick, but that's just my taste. Good luck on the repair costs if you have any down the road. Many people fall into the trap of buying a car which is exotic or really high end after it depreciates and enters the realm of affordability only to then go broke trying to maintain or repair it. My father-in-law learned this with his used Porsche when it needed a $10K brake job.

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I call it the ELE. End of Life Event occurs when the repair cost is higher than the actual value of the vehicle.

However, he has an extended warranty. Excellent protection against catastrophic failure. As long as he is not on the hook for repairs, it makes sense.

The only concern then is scheduled maintenance and what part that plays with the warranty. Some of the maintenance recommendations at certain mileage intervals are QUITE spendy, yet if not performed, warranty will not apply.
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