Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2000 - 2007) C270 CDI Avantgarde 5d Seq Auto (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Owner appreciates quality and performance.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Usually admired, and complimentary on comfort level by passengers. The colour, Jasper Blue, supports the styling.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes. Ease of driving and performance. It has a good balance between power and economy as a 5-cylinder engine, and has useful reserves of acceleration.
What are you likely to buy next?
Probably an Audi Estate, model yet to be identified.
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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?
£15,600
When did you buy the car?
April 2005
Did you get a good deal and why?
The price was fair and trade-in of my existing Granada Scorpio which had minor accident damage was included.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I needed an estate and particularly liked the rear seat design allowing full folding to give carrying capacity.
What was the dealer like?
A small country dealer with a sound reputation in West Berkshire stocking mid-mileage cared for cars.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A joy. Cruises easily and for a diesel, quiet. Cruise control simple and reliable and good on a motorway, aiding good m.p.g., typically 50 on a long run.
What's it like to park?
Relatively easy with a good lock. Mirrors effective and well placed.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Injector pump failed and multi-v drive belt shredded. Auto box developed tendency to refuse to come out of neutral (cured by oil change).
What's most practical about your car?
Nimble size, easy parking and neat seat design to fold and give full carrying capacity.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Auto box action is great, and transmission is smooth. Engine torque a delight.
