Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2008 - 2014) C250 BlueEFFICIENCY Elegance (Map Pilot) 5d Auto (2011/11) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Never thought about it!!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it!!
Would you buy this car again and why?
The dealer who sold me my first Mercedes said to me that once I had driven one, I would not want to drive anything else and he's right. Each MB I have had since 1999 has been a joy. Superbly engineered cars with road presence.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another C Class I would hope. Not certain if the next one would be an estate or a saloon.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£12,450
When did you buy the car?
May 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
The car was well-specified with satellite navigation, heated full leather seats, automatic with tiptronic and electric tailgate.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Features, performance, fuel economy.
What was the dealer like?
Pleasant and helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
A pleasure to drive. Smooth, quiet with a very refined cabin.
What's it like to park?
Piece of cake. I thought it might have been more difficult to parallel park than my old C320 Estate but I have had no problems.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Clipped a pothole which I was trying to avoid and bent the inside of the offside front alloy which put pressure on the tyre causing it to lose pressure. This was rectified by straightening the damaged wheel.
What's most practical about your car?
Electric tailgate.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Contrary to general opinion, I thought that the sat nav once mastered proved less fiddly than once feared. It may perhaps be less straightforward that others but it has worked fine for me.
