Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (1995 - 2002) E220 CDi Avantgarde 4d (6) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Why has he baught an old Merc?
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, capable of 200k+ miles for little money, and some taxi firm will buy it off me when I have finished with it.
What are you likely to buy next?
Volvo s60 or v70
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Inter family trade so reasonable deal
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
My father made me an offer I cannot refuse
What was the dealer like?
He is my father so what can I say
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Its ok, smooth and lazy. Handling is predictable. The gearing is long so when winding it up onto the motorway you can get up to 90 mph before you drop it into 6th. There is no noticable engine at under 2000 rpm
What's it like to park?
Easier than you might think due to excellent steering lock and mirrors that fold in remotely
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
It can do 65 miles to the gallon
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The boot opens itself when you press a button on the key fob
