My final choices. I'm in the market for a sporty entry level sedan. I have a pin # from my friend at audi , and a pin # from my friend at mercedes. So price isn't the issue. Both these cars have there hi and low points. Lets whipe out Mercedes service, My best friend is the service manager so its all taken care of. VW, I've had crappy service and rarely get a loaner. Interior I feel unless I get the 3.6 V6 with climatronic, will def not be as nice as the mercedes dash and controls. Another thing. Merc has a 2.5 v6 201hp 185 lbs trq vs passat 200 hp 2.0t with 207 lbs torque. Advatage VW plus chip brings it closer to 250 hp. I def need opinions. I did love my 02 gLX 5 spd but after 60k on it, the engine had a bad humming noise when I accelerated from a stop and i had atleast 20 check engine lights come on within a 3 year span. I know mercedes is no better but we all know german cars are like this.
Opinions please. C230 sport vs VW 2.0t?

Opinions please. C230 sport vs VW 2.0t?