Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupe (2001 - 2008) C180K Evo Panorama SE 3d Seq Auto (2003/53) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I don't know. Hopefully that I have taste?

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

Some like it, some don't. Neighbours just think I'm being flash..sigh..

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, in fact I'm waiting for the face-lifted model to be a few months old to get an ex-demo

What are you likely to buy next?

An ex-demo CLC in a year or so.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£12,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

Very good deal as I know the company well.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I loved the style and wanted some practicality and a little prestige. This car ticked all the boxes.

What was the dealer like?

Efficient, friendly, but I don't know how they would be with someone they didn't know well.

What's it like to drive?

Not bad for a 1.8 auto! Fairly quick off the mark and in-gear acceleration better than some people might have you believe

What's it like to park?

Well, better then my Volvo S60 as the turning circle id good! Rear visibility is not the best though.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, horn stopped working and also one of the sparkplug coils which caused the engine to go into limp mode. Both problems fixed under the marvellous warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

Room, boot size, relative economy and reasonable CO2.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Panoramic roof and optional AMG wheels