Mercedes-Benz A-Class A160 Avantgarde 5d ACS (98) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I can't wait to get rid of the thing - offered a laughable trade in - don't be fooled by the so called residuals.
Costs
Four plugs and a coil cost me £228 (1 month out of warranty) Don't buy one out of warranty, it would have cost me thousands.
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On the road
Driving
Feels solid and taught on all roads, silent at 70mph. People complain the ride is to hard, but I think it's great (when it works).
Performance
Takes off easily enough on the motorway approach, great around town. No complaints.
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Living with it
Reliability
The most fault prone car I've ever had (including Lotus(!), Rover,VW and Ford)
Image
It's got the three pointed star, the Scenic has the dodgy diamond.
Comfort
Golf type room, in a car shorter than a Ka. Has most of the goodies you want.
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Security and Service
Security
Well, it's never been stolen... (MPV least stolen vehicle I think).
Service
Quite simply, awful - I can't stress how poor Reliance of Chingford have been.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Misfire - £228 to fix.
Other
Roof, windows, battery, instruments, plus many others. Very, very poor. Goodbye Mercedes-Benz.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No