Mercedes-Benz A-Class A140 Classic 5d (98) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Ordered 2 weeks before they lopped 2 grand off the price.
Costs
Fuel economy good - 40ish. Eats front tyres.
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On the road
Driving
If you're in the mood, it's great. If you want to relax, it's terrible.
Performance
Engine better at 40,000 miles than it was when new.
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Living with it
Reliability
4 anti-roll bar drop links, 2 rear axle bushes, 1 steering column.
Image
Once trendy and sky high. Not so sure now.
Comfort
Truly awful and it genuinely feels worse with miles on it, not better.
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Security and Service
Security
It's still here and it's never been broken into, touch wood.
Service
Dealer never looks pleased to see you and never keeps to agreed schedules.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nice and loose now, but has pinked since it was new.
Other
Brilliant for carrying people and stuff, but too firm now for me.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No