Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2005 - 2012) A200 CDI Avantgarde SE 3d Tip Auto (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
An individual, although there seem to be a lot more appearing in Central London
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, definately
What are you likely to buy next?
Not looking to change for a year or two.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, after a bit of negotiation.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a small, quality, diesel auto
What was the dealer like?
Mercedes Direct in Kingston were excellent. The sales guys worked hard at coming up with the right deal for me.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The elevated driving position is excellent. The 140bhp diesel is quick around town and refined and deceptively fast on the motorway. At 90mph your only doing just over 2000rpm.
What's it like to park?
Easy, its short!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, The car has now done around 10k miles and nothing has gone wrong at all.
What's most practical about your car?
Small on the outside but big on the inside. Converts from a city hatchback to a small van in seconds
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The autotronic gearbox, Smooth CVT or 7 speed tiptronic.
