motors: opinions on merc a class or alternative?

[danza]

Audi A2.

 

[Firestar_3x]

The A2 isn't a very good car either tbh.

 

[jigger]

what is the original A class I should then avoid?

You want a 2005 onward really. A low mileage one with full MB service history. Anything sub 100k and you can buy a MB warranty I believe.