Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C280 V6 Sport 4d Auto (5) (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Has lost a chunk of value
Costs
56,000 mile plug change at MB was £350...makes the full service near 750!!!
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On the road
Driving
Great for long distance and comfort, not the greatest on the twisty stuff, rear wheel drive saves the day. Get best tires you can.. car is too heavy for budgets
Performance
Fast enough to get away from most average motors...auto dosen't like beeing pushed through the revs too much, get the 16inchers off and get 17s on 225/45/17s the best rubber you can get. Goodyear Eagle F1s appear to be good. AMG wheels rot same as fakes
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Living with it
Reliability
Superb
Image
Bad with young idiots and those whole covert the Saxo, looks like an AMG C36 if you get it in silver with the right 17inch alloys
Comfort
Best car I've ever had
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Security and Service
Security
Good
Service
Depends on branch.. Newcastle great, Derby very poor
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Blown AFM, pully bearing shot at 58k
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes