Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate 00-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Satisfactory.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better if diesel wasn't so expensive (compared with Europe).

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Handles well, good around town, not a good car for long distances.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Loads of torque, great for overtaking.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    regular oil top ups, needs a unscheduled visit to the dealers

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    On paper BMW, Audi are probably better, but they can't beat a merc for image

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Can't take more than 90 minutes at a time, seats are horribly uncomfortable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Loosing too much oil.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes