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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I take pride in what I drive and that im up for some fun.

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

    Very smart business man type car with a touch of style...not as popular as BMW's 3 series which is nice.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes or very similar such as the CLA.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A mercedes.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £27,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Had a vauxhall zafira to trade in and got a good deal plus a free service with the new car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted a fun car that was a bit luxurious and eye catching hence the sport model.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very reasonable and not at all pushy.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good low rev pull and very fast, extremely comfortable on motorway and fun responsive steering on B roads. Adaptive cruise control is brilliant too.

    What's it like to park?

    A bit of a disaster! Not a very tight turning circle and the rear pillars are thick and the bonnet is very long. Should have got the Parktronic System.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    No

    What's most practical about your car?

    Not really practical, my other car is a honda civic...seats don't even fold in the Mercedes!

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Beige leather heated seats.