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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Practical.

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

    Probably think it is boring.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely buy a Mercedes again, probably not the same model.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Thinking Volvo C3 T5 or VW Scirocco GT TSI.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £10,000

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I thought I had but got a shock recently when I got a trade in value for it, nearly half what I paid in 19months against a £16,000 car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Randomly spotted it and liked it.

    What was the dealer like?

    A bit annoying, kept saying the car would be ready for collection tomorrow and it wouldn't be. Took me over a week to be able to collect it.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very easy, comfortable on long drives and when you put your foot down the v6 is very responsive and makes a nice tone.

    What's it like to park?

    Can't see much out the back so can be difficult at times.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nope, just routine maintenance.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Driving position, so many options.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    On board computer, trip manager which tells you literally everything.