Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2012 - 2019) B200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY SE 5d Auto (2012/62) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing, I hope.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like the colour - white.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never - it is a poor car that does nothing well. Claimed mpg is 67 I have yet to better 45 in 8k miles...
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Honda.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£26,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
List price - new model - long waiting list, etc.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Perceived MPG...
What was the dealer like?
Attentive and helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Awful - you drive looking at the road to avoid potholes because ride is so harsh and pothole cause huge crashes within the car.. I also have a Honda Integra Type R and the ride is soft by comparison!!!!!
What's it like to park?
Difficult. Car has a rear camera but no parking sensors. door pillars cause too many blindspots. The centre pillar is right in my line of sight when reversing...
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Engine under-tray smashed going over a pothole at 3mph... cost £200 to fix, run flat tyre got bulge on tyrewall from another pothole - £180 for new tyre. Wheel is also out of true but £400 for new wheel is too much. I'll wait til potholes are fixed i.e. never...
What's most practical about your car?
Absolutely nothing... seriously..
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Bluetooth phone set up is good.
