Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005 - 2011) B180 CDI SE 5d Tip Auto (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

i now realise i dont need the big car to get the quality i have had in the past

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

everybody comments on space and luxury feel of car

Would you buy this car again and why?

maybe but would prefer more power

What are you likely to buy next?

mercedes without doubt maybe an e class i believe a new model is due late 2007

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£24,000

When did you buy the car?

November 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

yes i think i did well however the dealer impressed with his knowledge and his non pushy attitude

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

interior space and ease of fitting child seat through doors.Have owned mercs before and was impressed with how well built they were

What was the dealer like?

informative and helpfull not as years ago when you would walk in to a mercedes dealer and they may introduce themselves if they felt like it

What's it like to drive?

car is easy to drive however i find it tends to be prone to side winds when motorway driving

What's it like to park?

easy to park if fitted with parktronic if not you cant see front end,mirrors could be bigger

Have you had any problems with the car?

have had the car 2 months not a thing has gone wrong Dealer & Mercedes call regularly to see all is ok and if there is anything i need

What's most practical about your car?

ease of entrance and exit.drove a vw phaeton before and i ask myself why i needed such a big car when i have all this space in a b class

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

adjustable speed limiter at fingertips so dont worry about speed cameras