would a MB B200 be your second car??

[aussiefishy]

As stated. any opinions are welcome.

[RONDAL]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??

not in a million years...but im totally in the wrong demographic for one.

[RobG]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??

My mom drives one....I think they look like a european rental car.

[Kor]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??

A mint condition Mk2 GTI would be my second car.

[nordex]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??



If your thinking this I would go another way- I would drive a city golf before I bought that

[R_Ethug]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??

i'll go with an A4 as my second

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??

Well I think this really depends what you want the second car for and your budget, a B200 is not a horrible choice but there are lots of other options as they are not super cheap.

[aussiefishy]

Re: would a MB B200 be your second car??

Me and my GF is currently driving the Mk5 jetta as a daily commuter... but the manual tranny and the 20" wheels are driving her mad as she needs to drive around calgary all day long.. therefore we are looking for a second car for her as a daily commuter.

we have narrowed it down to these 3-4

BMW X3
MB B200
VW Rabbit
Audi A3

For a lease, the X3 is on the pricey side, while the A3 does not worth the pricetag that it is charging, plus it has no Quarttro.

so it is down to 2. the B200 and the Rabbit. here are the pros and Cons after i testdrove both.

B200

Pros - nicer interior finish, Roomy cargo/interior space, higher sitting, lower insurance premium, lower lease rate, CVT tranny/tiptronic, Panorama Roof.

Cons - Expensive, styling, low recovery rate after lease, soft seats.

Rabbit

Pros -styles, more HP than the B200, ownership discount, higher recovery value after lease. lower lease payment

Cons - just boring because if i buy a rabbit, the interior will be the exact same as my current jetta.


so i am still undecided. i have heard rumors that BMW is releasing the 1 series at 2008. so i might wait.