C class estate questions ........

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Hi Guys, looking for a new family car, I fancy the last shape C class, about 2001, would love the 04 facelift but think to much money, again would love the AMG C32 estate but realisticly more than likely the C220 cdi, is this the one to have or is the C180, C270, or one of the others a better proposition ? looking at about £10k ish, not fussed about speed more economy and cheap road tax.

Any ideas ?