Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2008 - 2014) C220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Elegance Ed 125 5d Auto (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I suppose a Merc is always a sensible & quality choice. We've a had a few I thought problems so just end up buying another one. Not sure what that says about me, happy / lucky enough to pay a little extra I suppose!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They all like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Just bought a larger Merc to sit along side this one and keeping this for a run around so we'll have a it a while yet. Would fail to recommend one though!
What are you likely to buy next?
We just took delivery of new Mercedes GLC EMG.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£33,450
When did you buy the car?
July 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
I tried the finance deal where we paid a deposit and about 500 a month for three years. The idea being you trade it in after three years for new car. In reality after 3 years we just paid the balance and kept the car. They were throwing in the Becker nav as well at the time.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was the new facelift model and we wanted a slightly smaller car than the e class estate we currently had.
What was the dealer like?
Very good, no complaints.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Comfy, relaxing, smooth auto.
What's it like to park?
Very easy, although never been a fan of the Mercedes parking radar lights. You don't get sound until you're quite close to things.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No. In 4 1/2 nothing has failed with the car. A couple of time the Becker nav has frozen (separate box in the glove box) but a push on the small reset button has brought it back.
What's most practical about your car?
Size, easy controls flat, loading bay.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Nav works well, we had the intelligent xenon lights put on (expensive extra on the elegance) and upgraded stereo so we could plumb in and search on an iPod. Very good auto as well.
