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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    understated

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

    love the power and the subtlety .. it's dark blue

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    yes .. excellent all rounder with enormous power

    What are you likely to buy next?

    another 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?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    January 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Power

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    FAST, power, anytime and anywhere. Just think and seconds later, you are there. Awesome performance. Handles well despite being quite big and heavy. Ride comfort is pretty good too.

    What's it like to park?

    easy as it has parktronic. auto dipping nearside mirror is very useful

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    new front ball joints needed. slight oil leak at top of engine .. easily cured, but a common MB V8 fault. auto gearbox plug leak - renewed but expensive

    What's most practical about your car?

    fold down rear seats

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    accelerator and sunroof