Mercedes-Benz A-Class A170 CDI Avantgarde 5d ACS (98) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive, but nicely done.
Costs
50,000 miles and a new Aircon pump will cost £800+. Ouch!
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On the road
Driving
Safest I have ever felt. Passengers like it, too.
Performance
Smooth, quiet and very quick for its size.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mechanically excellent, but I worry about the ancilliaries.
Image
Love or hate it.
Comfort
Better ride when loaded or 4 up.
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Security and Service
Security
They stole the radio but I've still got the car.
Service
Good but undecided re next purchase due to spares.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Door trim is easily damaged.
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