Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2000 - 2007) C200 CDI Classic SE 5d Auto (04) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sensible bloke with a hidden desire to be a taxi driver.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Sensible car that's not as flash/bling as their BMWs and Range Rovers.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but I'd go for the 3 litre diesel engine next time.
What are you likely to buy next?
E Class 350 CDI Estate.
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
December 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Negotiated a reasonable p/ex and a bit off the asking price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Sensible looking vehicle with space, quality and reasonable economy.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The engine is surprisingly punchy and the steering is more direct than you would expect in an estate car. If you don't press on too hard, the economy is fine. I consistently get 40 mpg around town and 45 mpg on longer journeys.
What's it like to park?
No problem. The star on top of the grill gives a good indication of where the front is. Being an estate, there's plenty of glass at the sides and back and reversing is a doddle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Absolutely nothing in 5+ years of ownership and 55,000 miles.
What's most practical about your car?
Very easy to drive with excellent automatic box and fairly roomy for a mid-size car.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Seats are electrically adjustable up and down and manually adjustable backwards and forwards. It's an extremely comfortable car to drive long distances in.
