Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005 - 2011) B180 CDI SE 5d Tip Auto (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
No idea and even less interested!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
No idea.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - I really wanted a manual version but this one seemed too cheap to miss. It's thirsty for what it is (average 45 mpg with very careful driving). I'm so tight I want a quality car to give me 60 mpg...
What are you likely to buy next?
No idea - I'd look at a Fiesta 1.6 tdci Titanium, Golf 1.6 tdi, A3 1.9e SE, '05-'12 A180 cdi, current Megane 1.5.dci Privilege, Nissan Note or any other hi-spec eco-diesel car.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
April 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought I got a very good deal as this one was the only B180 I found at book price - all others were way over!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Price compared to virtually all other similar cars for sale at over-book prices.
What was the dealer like?
Promised 2nd key didn't exist - had to pay almost £300 for old key cancellation/new key purchase, later found that auto wipers don't work. Got threatening emails from him (like a Yorkshire Arthur Daley). Bought as private sale, no warranty.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A vast improvement on my old 51-plate A-class! Very quiet and smooth.
What's it like to park?
A doddle with those front and rear parking sensors.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Auto wipers never did work but nothing else doesn't work.
What's most practical about your car?
Front & rear parking sensors.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control.
