Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate C200 Esprit 5d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it fairly cheap 2nd hand. Wouldn't like to have paid the new price!
Costs
Cheap to run as long as you don't use your local Mercedes garage. Get a specialist to do the work instead.
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On the road
Driving
Bought car 2nd hand with budget tyres on, which had no grip. Much better with new Pirelli P6000s - but no sportscar!
Performance
2 litre engine is not quick and a bit noisy. 6 cylinder engines better but not easy to find the right one when you're buying 2nd hand.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems so far.
Image
Old model now, so a bit dowdy. But still looks like a ""proper"" Mercedes.
Comfort
Very supportive seats, lots of adjustment and loads of room for tall people.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems to have all the necessary security options. Like the speed locking - important for city driving these days.
Service
Excellent but VERY expensive service from Mercedes garages
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
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