Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998 - 2004) A160 Avantgarde 5d (01) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Would you buy this car again and why?
no
What are you likely to buy next?
Anything but an A Class
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£4,500
When did you buy the car?
June 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average deal but consumer aftercare very poor.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a 5 door car due to children
What was the dealer like?
Fair, better than some dealers.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very poor
What's it like to park?
poor
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear suspension stops and bushes have needed to be replaced. ABS is now faulty. Bonnet catch has broke. Seat adjuster has broken twice. Wheel bearing has needed to be replaced but was under warranty at that point. All electric windows have an intermittent fault.
What's most practical about your car?
Nothing. I bought this car for the ease of having a toddler and another baby on the way. However, every time i put my toddler in her car seat i bump her head on the door arch due to the very high back seats.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The key fob when I get out of the car and use the central locking button.
