Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2000 - 2007) C180 Classic 5d Seq Auto (2002/02) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Im an idiot for not buying a BMW or Audi
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They have been astounded by all the ongoing problems and faults
Would you buy this car again and why?
No i would never buy a mercedes again
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
October 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Got a great px price no wondering my mini was A*
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a bigger car as now got into camping and would not fit into a mini cooper s!!
What was the dealer like?
Enthusiastic
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very smooth when working ok. Very thirsty
What's it like to park?
Easy got a rear camera installed for camping trips.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
I have had nothing but problems. Every month since october a new or reoccuring fault occurs. Keys not working now have to carry both as been locked out too many times, lumpy reverse, engine cut out, full lock caused car to cut out, pulling to left fixed twice, fan motor blown twice on interior light, ariel in rear windscreen stopped working, indicator needed rewiring and the list goes on as back in next week - thank god its under warrent - service has been great at dealing with it.
What's most practical about your car?
Large boot and luggage net.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Seq automatic worked well in snow - the dog likes the rear vents in the boot.
