Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (2003 - 2008) E270 CDI Classic 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I waste money on cars
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I watse money on cars
Would you buy this car again and why?
No. Unreliable and expensive to repair
What are you likely to buy next?
Honda Accord or Mondeo
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Average price. Were in demand at the time
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Prestige of badge. And thought they were reliable.
What was the dealer like?
Internet Car Showroom. Speed rather than customer service.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Average, not sporty not sloppy
What's it like to park?
Ok for a big car. Need parking sensors
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots. Front trailing arms, aparently "they wear out"! Turbo £1,800. Main ECU £1,200. Complete brake failure, twice, then resets itself! Do not use the main dealers. Customer service is poor. Technicians are poor and very expensive.
What's most practical about your car?
Its an estate
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Flippy up cubby holes
