Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005 - 2011) B180 CDI SE 5d Tip Auto (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i now realise i dont need the big car to get the quality i have had in the past
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
everybody comments on space and luxury feel of car
Would you buy this car again and why?
maybe but would prefer more power
What are you likely to buy next?
mercedes without doubt maybe an e class i believe a new model is due late 2007
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£24,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
yes i think i did well however the dealer impressed with his knowledge and his non pushy attitude
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
interior space and ease of fitting child seat through doors.Have owned mercs before and was impressed with how well built they were
What was the dealer like?
informative and helpfull not as years ago when you would walk in to a mercedes dealer and they may introduce themselves if they felt like it
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
car is easy to drive however i find it tends to be prone to side winds when motorway driving
What's it like to park?
easy to park if fitted with parktronic if not you cant see front end,mirrors could be bigger
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
have had the car 2 months not a thing has gone wrong Dealer & Mercedes call regularly to see all is ok and if there is anything i need
What's most practical about your car?
ease of entrance and exit.drove a vw phaeton before and i ask myself why i needed such a big car when i have all this space in a b class
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
adjustable speed limiter at fingertips so dont worry about speed cameras
