Hoping to draw on fellow FFR enthusiasts for some daily-driver advice/feedback?
I'm looking at the 2013 MB C300 4matic and 2012/2013 C350 4matic for a daily driver. Wondering if anyone here has experience and can chime in? I'd likely go for one with all the bells and whistles (or a lot of them).
As a general rule, I leave all work on the DD to a mechanic. On this end I'm a little concerned about repair/operating costs. Although I have heard they are quite reliable, a service adviser at the local dealership told me I wanted an extended warranty "because it's a Mercedes, after all. If something goes wrong, hooking it up to a computer and fixing it can cost $1,000 in a hurry", she said. I don't know anyone who drives one, so I don't know if this is a fear tactic or real and a frequent occurrence or rare.
The other car I liked was the G37xS (coupe, AWD). Definitely sportier than the Mercs, but more money and a a touch less practical too.
Anyone have experience with these? Like the longer factory warranty, but I have friends with Nissan's that have had some VERY bad experiences with their newer Altima's. Not sure if this is of any relevance.