Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2008 - 2014) C200 CDI Elegance 5d Auto (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Understated, practical, quality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
My wife would use it more if it was available. My two daughters think it's ok but an old man's car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
It is my 3rd Mercedes. The first a T230 covered 250,000; the last car a 2001 Y C220 purchased in Nov 2004 with 43,000 covered another 150,000 to Aug 11. This car had 53,000 on the clock when purchased and in the last 14 months has covered another 30,000 miles at an average of 45 mpg (its not a blue efficiency) so Yes I would buy another.
What are you likely to buy next?
C220CDI SE auto estate.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,995
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Price was good for the package.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a replacement for the previous C220 estate at about this price.
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It is easy to manoevre in towns but comes into its own on the open road where it is a pleasurable way of covering long distances in comfort.
What's it like to park?
Easy - particularly with parktronic.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No.
What's most practical about your car?
The load carrying capability.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Parktronic / cruise control.
