Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2000 - 2007) C220 CDI Avantgarde SE 5d Auto (04) (2004/54) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

That I'm loaded - but I'm not!! Classy image but not flash.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everybody likes it, they like the looks & find it very comfortable & incredibly smooth to travel in.

Would you buy this car again and why?

So far so good, I like German cars & am impressed with Mercedes build quality.

What are you likely to buy next?

Bit early to say yet but definitely German, almost certainly another Merc, probably new shape C Class.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Great price, more than offset the slightly disappointing part ex I got for my old car.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Like overall image, love the looks, attractive & practical cabin, good reputation, loved driving my girlfriend's Sports Coupe.

What was the dealer like?

Okay, no problems.

What's it like to drive?

Great handling, superb ride quality. Powerful engine, superbly smooth auto box, always in the right gear. Effortless to drive & reasonable fuel economy.

What's it like to park?

Parking sensors make parking a doddle, but even without them would be fairly easy - estate body makes it easy to judge the rear of car & 3 pointed star on bonnet makes it easy to judge the front of car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Bought the car from a dealer a fair distance away from where I live, realised on way home the thermostat was sticking open. Got it fixed a few days later. Common fault apparently.

What's most practical about your car?

Loads of storage in cabin, big boot & lots of underfloor & side storage in boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Auto gearbox, auto lights, parking sensors, folding mirrors, part electric seats, heated leather seats.