• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Its a car - but it makes me feel proud of it..It gets washed a lot more.

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

    All impressed. Like the shape, remark on the quietness and solidity of it..and the fact I wash it more than ever.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    YES ... the diesel engine is amazingly frugal.. its comfortable. But I wouldnt buy the light upholstery... marks to easily.

    What are you likely to buy next?

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  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £21,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Direct from Mercedes via leasing compnay - it is a company car - but the deal seemed entirely reasonable.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Prestige, comfort, appearance, flexibility, price.

    What was the dealer like?

    Mercedes kept me informed of where the car was, estimated dates, etc.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Smooth, refined, good acceleration when needed , quiet at speed.

    What's it like to park?

    It comes with the "self park"... - thought it was a gadget and the instructions are woefully poor..but ONCE you work it out its great.. - Front and rear parking sensors are very very good.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Flexibility of seating - Added the flex rear seats - everyone is impressed by the rear seat space. Once you get used to the footbrake "HOLD" function its second nature.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Flex seating at rear. AND the radar sensor for distance... - although perhaps more people cut in front of me when I am on a motorway I feel safer and its alerted me more than once about a car slowing harder ..