• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    A car in many ways reflects the owner and probaly states that I like quality motoring.

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

    Friends and neighbours often pass remarks about the car, as it is in my opinion quite a striking vehicle.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would certainly buy another B-Class but it would be either a B170 or B180CDI provided I could get the current 'speck'.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    From my franchised dealer.

  • 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?

    £16,495

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Very good deal against a two year old A200CDI

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Perceived reliability and build quality.

    What was the dealer like?

    Excellent

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very comfortable and enjoyable dtive although the 1.5 engine is perhaps a little underpowered for the car, however I liked the sport trim'speck' and decided the performance was something that I could live with.

    What's it like to park?

    With the partronic system, very easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    The car has done 7000 miles from new and has been trouble free.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Versitility.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Pre-wired phone system operated from steering wheel, and the parktronic sensors front and rear.