Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (2003 - 2008) E220 CDI Classic 5d Tip Auto (Euro 4) (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Not too sure realy. I suppose it's prestige car but I'm not too worried about that. Practical maybe !

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

I think they all like it

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not

What are you likely to buy next?

I have no idea right now but it will be worth considering non-prestige makes. I'll worry less about getting them scratched

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£21,000

When did you buy the car?

March 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Probably not the best but my Mondeo was going wrong regularly so bought in a hurry

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed a large estate for the dogs and wanted automatic

What was the dealer like?

Fine, what you'd expect from a main dealer

What's it like to drive?

Very nice. Solid and well behaved. The engines noisy at low speed though

What's it like to park?

Not too bad. It's a big car but the visability is good. The radar is a bit strange to get used to as you have lights in the car that come on the closer you get but there's no beeps just a solid tone when it's time to stop

Have you had any problems with the car?

The Sat Nav had to be replaced as it wouldn't accept DVD's. The electric boot cover has been looked at and replaced several times, still doesn't work and now I'm past caring

What's most practical about your car?

The boot and the automatic transmission. The front and back radar is handy but I prefer beeps to the light system on the Merc

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I would probably say the Command system, but to be fair the ipod integration is poor and the sat nav display is very dated. The TMC setting is useful though