Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C180 Elegance 4d Auto (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
The best value for money i've had in 30 years of driving.
Costs
Very cheap to buy 2nd hand, very cheap to insure and run.
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On the road
Driving
Superb. The controls are perfectly weighted
Performance
Surprisingly good for a 1.8 ton 1.8 litre automatic
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Living with it
Reliability
130k with no problems. Original exhaust & disks.
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An Escort driver drooled on the bonnet last week.
Comfort
Great seats. Very smooth drive.
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Security and Service
Security
It's still outside my house. The immobiliser sometimes doesn't let you start it if the steering lock wasn't engaged before locking it.
Service
I do my own servicing. Merc mechanics have an easy job.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Smooth & quiet.Tickover a bit lumpy sometimes.
Other
Averaging 32 - 35 and almost 40mpg at 80 on the motorway
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes