Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005 - 2011) B150 SE 5d (08) (2009/09) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I should have researched this car in far more detail, I cannot believed that formula 1 champions could have built an engine that is worse than anything produced in the 1960's. Some reviews mention the high entry which makes it easy to get in but the double floor means you are in a sports car posture once in. Which is not comfortable on a seat with such a short squab.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My brother thinks it's great?
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, my previous car was an S class with a 3.2 litre 6 cylinder engine and was way more economical.
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything would be better than this. It really is the worst car I have driven. I intend getting rid A.S.A.P.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
December 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
I paid £6188 which I believe was the going rate.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
To replace my previous car which was written off by a drunk driver.
What was the dealer like?
Dealer was outstanding, Arnold Clarke.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
This car is the worst car I've driven for 40 years. It is dangerously slow, can get nowhere near it's advertised fuel figures and is quite uncomfortable. The engine is very stressed over 3000 revs which is required to reach 70 mph. The car also feels unstable and is stressful to drive at motorway at the legal limit.
What's it like to park?
It is far better parked and looks quite pretty from a distance. I have owned this car for around 7 weeks and often leave it unlocked when parked in the hope that someone steals it but no luck so far.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Faulty crankshaft sensor replaced by dealer.
What's most practical about your car?
Relatively uncompetitive in all departments with rivals.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Non
