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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Not sure.

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

    They like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    I would buy another E class,but not a sport model.I found the suspension too firm.Also did not like the Artico man-made leather interior.Door panels in particular felt and looked cheap,not in keeping with the car.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    E class avantguarde with proper leather interior.

  • Buying experience

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £28,500

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    No discount,even though I paid cash.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Wanted something comfortable,quick and economical.

    What was the dealer like?

    The showroom at Mercedes Preston was not as smart as I was expecting.The salesmen seemed too busy to see me.I should have gone to another dealer.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very quick,will leave most cars from a standing start.Effortless to drive,however there is a annoying delay sometimes when pressing the accelerator pedal waiting for the engine to respond.Slightly jiggly ride from sport suspension.Pointless paddle shift controls on steering wheel,never needed them once.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with parktronic.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing went wrong.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good driving position.Roomy interior and boot.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Heated seats.