Mercedes-Benz A-Class A170 CDI Avantgarde 5d ACS (98) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Without the problems it would have been great. Paid £6,500 for 2 1/2 year old high mileage, example 87,000, and full mb history from its first owner. Now has 111000 miles and I have spent £16,000. I hope to get £3000 from trade-in.
Costs
I may have a bad one but its a wallet leech add to this how difficult it is to work on and it soon tips the scales the wrong way
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On the road
Driving
Capable, but a bit high and can easily be pushed too far. ACS gearbox is unforgiving and dificult to get used to, a waste of time. Choose auto or manual.
Performance
This is a quick car for a small diesel but not a sports car at all.
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Living with it
Reliability
Non-existent but good MB recovery system called Mobilo Life which is improving. I have used them 7 times, it’s a free service with a hire car if you keep up the MB service History.
Image
Well its got a 3 pointed star on the front. It looks like a daewoo matiz.
Comfort
Very roomy for a small car, it has tardis like space inside seats and ride are on the firm side.
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Security and Service
Security
Good, I beleive I still have it.
Service
Poor communication, forgotten to replace parts, removed two new clutches in 10,000 miles due to incorrect diagnosis (£2000) and 2 seperate weeks in garage within 3 months for alternator drive line due to mis-diagnosis.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine managment computer, £1000.
Other
Rear suspension (£150), alternator drive belt and crank pully (£1000) due to engine removal required, then two months later another £900 for an alternator.
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