Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon C220 CDI Avantgarde SE 4d Auto (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lost a lot of money and it was supposed to be a good car for residual values.
Costs
OK on fuel, OK on tyres, servicing has ridiculous costs.
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On the road
Driving
Was OK.
Performance
OK for a diesel, but hardly shattering.
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Living with it
Reliability
Terrible, awful, absolute tripe. 1 is too good a rating for this car. Where are the minus scores?
Image
OK from inside the car, but people hate you.
Comfort
Very quiet and comfy.
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Security and Service
Security
Wasn't stolen, but if anyone was to have tried the thing it would have broken down on them as it did to me several times.
Service
Poor.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Where to start; ran on get you home ECU as the main one packed in. Injectors replaced twice. I can't tell you how bad this car really was.
Other
Just an awful car.
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