Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (2002 - 2005) 1.7 CDI Trend 5d (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
That I was a fool to think the Mercedes badge was a sign of quality
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Ugly but practical and can't believe how much trouble its been!
Would you buy this car again and why?
absoloutly not!
What are you likely to buy next?
anything but a Merc had two both awful!
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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?
£4,995
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
deal was excellent good part ex price with warranty
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Huge boot, plenty of seating ,removable seats etc great part exchange deal.
What was the dealer like?
dealer was good
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
average, slow, ride hard
What's it like to park?
ok
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Nothing but trouble had new injectors , turbo, radiator,alternater carrige and tensioners,air con still not working, gear change not smooth ,various oil and transmisson leaksand much more
What's most practical about your car?
huge load space
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
none
