Mercedes CLS320 needs to go...

[JAM1991]

My current 2006 CLS320 CDI needs to go, currently having air suspension issues with 80k on the clock, just paid a £900 bill for a front strut/compressor replacement.

Had it up for sale on PH & AT without any genuine interest.

Was looking to part-ex with a MB dealer or Trader for either a newer CLS or perhaps an A Class.

Budget is around £20k, hopefully a little more with a part-ex.

Haven't really explored the PCP options with using the car as a deposit.

I know APR can be high on second-hand vehicles, do you generally get a better deal on pre-registered stock with PCP?

Not sure what to do...opinions please.

[gazza5]

Brand new seems to offer the best value - although I think you will miss the comfort of a CLS by getting a a class that don't ride as well as it should (only took one on a very small test drive though - didn't like it).

Lower APR and potential freebies thrown in occasionally such as two services for new cars although sometimes deals do crop up on 2nd hand cars but the APR is still high - around 10.9%.

How about bank loan - £15k for about 2.8% - that would be the route I would take personally - although bank loans aren't usually secured against the car