Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (1993 - 2000) C250 TD Elegance 4d Auto (5) (1997/P) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know - don't care
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They sometimes laugh when I park it uphill
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes
What are you likely to buy next?
Smaller car only because at 40 mpg doing 30,000 miles a year is expensive as there are cars (e.g Peugeot 406) that will do 60 mpg.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£3,000
When did you buy the car?
January 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
I think so, providing you can live with the odd niggle
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It's a merc !
What was the dealer like?
N/A
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A dream. I do 30,000 miles a year and you never get tired of driving it.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. Just like the guy from Grimsby mine has a problem where the fuel system lets in air. the problem is that the fuel cap causes a vacuum. If the car is parked downhill there are no issues.
What's most practical about your car?
The car
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The badge on the bonnet
