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Hi guys, I 'm in a dilema. I do need a car I like audi A4 but my friend is selling me a c320 2001 in perfect conditions with 56000miles auto for $12.000, I don't know about MB. Is it a reliable car or no? What I have to look at the time to buy it?
Thanks in avance.

Hi, what A4 are you looking at? the B5 or B6? and which engine 1.8T/2.8/3.0? I owned a 99.5 Audi A4 V6 2.8 with sport package, it is a good car with sufficient power (and the bose stero is wonderful but comes with optional), but there are usually little problems from time to time (especially the 1.8T), such as buttons/switches, leaking, sensors...and timing belthave to be replaced at 60,000 miles (my engine almost got over-heated at 63,000miles.and Audi are very costly to repair, and I heard it is a lot more complicate under the hood then Merc, whattakes Merc 5 min todo, takes Audi 10. I'm not sure about the reliability about 2001 C320, lets hear what other members say.

The C320 is a great car. I have herd nothing but good from everyone I know has any 2001-2004 C Class. All great. Im not too big on Audi but they too are really nice.