Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2008 - 2014) C250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY Sport 5d Auto (2009/59) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Some are impressed by sport grill and AMG trim.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, ride on 17 wheels is a bit harsh, particularly around town and country roads, however it performs well on longer runs across Europe.
What are you likely to buy next?
Not sure yet.
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£19,500
When did you buy the car?
March 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not particularly good, traded in another class saloon as part of the deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Space and performance, petrol because of some short journeys.
What was the dealer like?
I was very disappointed with the buying experience. Poor attention to detail by dealer, for exampple the vehicle was an ex Mercedes vehicle and the log book contained errors in description of the vehicle, the dealer didnt seem particularly interested in correcting this and I had to spend a great deal of time and effort to obtain confirmation of the error from the original register er of the vehicle.
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Enjoy driving this car.
What's it like to park?
A bit difficult, particularly when reversing, because of restricted view of rear area, however parking warning sensors help a lot.
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No problems so far.
What's most practical about your car?
Easy rear door access and closing. Good acceleration when needed.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Speed limiter very useful and cruise control.
