Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (1996 - 2003) E300 DT Classic 5d Auto (5) (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I dread to think - 11 year old Mercedes = Grandad!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They call it they hearse and they have a good reason too! Black wasn't the best colour choice...
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, because it is a all round good car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Mercedes-Benz E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£33,000
When did you buy the car?
January 1998
Did you get a good deal and why?
I really can't remember...
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Space, size, and I hate to say it but I wanted that little star on the end of my bonnet!
What was the dealer like?
Brillant. Still brilliant service, but it comes at a price.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Effortless if dull. Has power when you want it though, even at 130,000 miles.
What's it like to park?
Not easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. Had to replace most of the underneath and a few panels recently dew to rust - not good really when my neighbours 20 year old Peugeot has no rust at all.
What's most practical about your car?
Space, size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
No gadgets bar a radio on the Classic to be honest.
