Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (1996 - 2001) C220 CDi Elegance 5d Auto (5) (1998/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I think it says I know and appreciate quality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it. One friend had to buy one as I gave a lift to his wife and he was nagged stupid till he went and bought the exact same car.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes tomorrow.
What are you likely to buy next?
C Class 250 CD with Blus technology.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£27,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a great deal as it was the end of the "quota period" and I could but immediately so the deal was good for both of us. I bekieve I was treated very fairly.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I had always wanted a mercedes and this fitted all my requirements.
What was the dealer like?
The showroom was great with a full selection of cars. The salesman went out of his way to be very helpful and was a really good salesman, not pushy but appearing to understand my needs and went out of his way to ensure I got the model and specification I was looking for.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
In a work Gorgeous whether in C or S a perfect gearbox and wonderful road holding are just a fantastic combination.
What's it like to park?
Easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The only ting to go wrong was not a fault of the car. On a cold winters night and living in the country a mouse got under the bonnet and took a liking to the water pipes on which he/she feasted.
What's most practical about your car?
Fuel consumption and road holding. If I take a corner at speed I know the car will go where steared and will hug the road. It is extremely inspiring and gives me great confidence.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control. This is the best I have ever had and slows me down going down hill, many do not. It maintains me at the correct speed in speed controlled area.
