I presume that's the W208 version been a 230k? I had a couple of the 209's CLK, a 320 and 350 and they were both nice enough cars. A bit clonky on the front end when things wear away but fine to drive, good on fuel and not the slowest cars in the car park.

The boot 3rd brake light was a dumb idea. I'm not sure how a manual box would compare as I had auto's but I do remember people saying with the parking foot brake next to clutch is something you have to get familiar with.

Avantgarde is on par with sport spec from memory. My only preference, which is just that is, I much prefer the 209's as they look more modern, but then again I also think the merc badge looks better in the grill instead of the aircraft gun sight on the bonnet.

Oddly enough never had a problem with the older higher mileage 320 but the latter 350 wasn't as nice to drive and felt slower AND had rust coming through on the wings and rear arches.