Mercedes-Benz A-Class A170 CDI Elegance 5d (98) (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well specified, but also paying for badge.
Costs
Economical, apart from high service costs for a below-average job.
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On the road
Driving
Very good handling, although unsettled by repaired trenches/loines in road.
Performance
Superb diesel goes very well, average over 50mpg on A/B-roads and doesn't hang around.
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Living with it
Reliability
Has not let me down.
Image
Not sure - I just love the styling.
Comfort
Firm ride, but suits me.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm doesn't like hail. No one has tried to nick it.
Service
Very high service costs for poorly executed jobs.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front suspension drop links replaced under warranty.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes