Mercedes-Benz A-Class A160 Elegance 5d Auto (98) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Reasonable list price, but residuals weaker than hoped.
Costs
Good.
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On the road
Driving
Hard ride, slow steering, but goes basically OK.
Performance
For engine size and auto box OK.
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Living with it
Reliability
More akin to a Lada than a Mercedes Benz.
Image
Merc badge still good, but in my view becoming tarnished.
Comfort
Very roomy inside for size, integrated child seats excellent, slightly hard ride.
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Security and Service
Security
No problems, good alarm as standard.
Service
Dealers all smiles but poor delivery when anything (and many things have) gone wrong.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Minor trim problems.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No