Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1998 - 2004) A170 CDI Elegance 5d ACS (98) (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Mercedes saying we saw you coming
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
ok
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - when you go for a Merc service ask them to replace the diesel filter they don't normally do this in their service menu, if you don't then your injectors will block up with carbon and sieze. If this happens it will cost you £1800 pounds for new injectors and labour to fit them.
What are you likely to buy next?
something Jap or possibly a Pug 407 surely can't be any worse than MB
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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?
£2,250
When did you buy the car?
August 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Car was very cheap with a private plate
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
economy
What was the dealer like?
Typical car salesman couldn't wait to get rid of the car.I now know why.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Not nice, hard ride ok handling, poor stability in winds
What's it like to park?
ok
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes.4 new injectors £1800, drive belt tensioner which required an MB modification part £352.And now the turbo god knows how much that will be.
What's most practical about your car?
Space is pretty good
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Folding mirrors
