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  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    young, aspirational, likes their cars.

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

    They love it, and cant believe its age. Merc's dont seem to age and the bodywork is excellent.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes, without doubt. Best decision I have ever made, gives you that special feeling everytime you get behind the wheel.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Merc Clc or C class saloon

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    March 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Deal was ok, merc dealer keen to get business, could of done more though.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always wanted a merc and it was an affordable first step! plus it looks and sounds great!

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great, needs the extra cost sport suspension to chuck it into the corners, engine loves revs but 20mpg is all you get when you do that...on a run, 40mpg is achievable.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy...not too big and being a hatchback, the end of the car is where it ends so no saloon boot

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    n/a

    What's most practical about your car?

    The boot, its surprisingly spacious

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The auto box...twinned with the 163bhp, its so responsive and smooth. The gearchanges are virtually seamless.