Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005 - 2011) B200 CDI SE CVT 5d Auto (2008/08) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Appreciate quality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks good but noisy.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No
What are you likely to buy next?
Perhaps return to Toyota - something with a comfortable ride.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,800
When did you buy the car?
September 2013
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not particularly.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Very good.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
First and last Mercedes! I'm sure the B class cannot be typical of the range? Solid, well built but as noisy as a van and the ride in the car is bone shaking. I have the 'comfort' suspension option but it is very stiff and you jitter about even on a reasonable surface. Finding it difficult to live with as the driving experience is so unrewarding. I do about 15-20k miles per year and although I want to like it, I just keep getting out of it with a sore back. The cabin noise is loud and the engine sounds really agricultural - can't understand why a Mercedes should be so unrefined - and with only 25k on the clock. My friend has had c class for years - swears by them. Will sell shortly at quite a loss after 6 months but despite my best efforts I can't live with such a poor ride.
What's it like to park?
OK although turning circle is huge. parking sensors front and rear.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No
What's most practical about your car?
Cruise control/speed limiter.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?