Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C200 Elegance 4d Auto (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Check a dealer! They DON'T keep their value!
Costs
Main dealer VERY expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Uninspiring.
Performance
4 cylinder engine very underpowered for such a heavy car, hates hills when loaded.
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Living with it
Reliability
Sorry, but I've had problem after problem with mine.
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You really wouldn't be impressed with the old model if you knew the problems that can occur and the arrogant way M-B deals with its customers.
Comfort
Hard seats. Ok for some.
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Security and Service
Security
Attracts vandals.
Service
Multitude of technical problems expensively repaired.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Kept cutting out on motorway. Scary.
Other
Central locking, water pump, radio/tape, windscreen wiper motor(£800!), alarm, rear view mirror etc etc…
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No