Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (2000 - 2007) C220 CDI Elegance SE 4d Auto (04) (2005/55) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Didn't buy for image but people were surprised when I acquired it. I think it has a bit of a staid image
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
People that rode in it were impressed by the tasteful interior with wood trim
Would you buy this car again and why?
I did try to buy a new estate version to replace C220 saloon but wasn't too impressed or enthusiastic by the interior or exterior or the new model. In the end the local dealers couldn't match my budget so I went for a new petrol engined BMW 3 series estate which claimed good mpg. Big mistake - don't believe mpg claims for petrol powered auto BMW's
What are you likely to buy next?
Will probably go back to C class next time and hope in the meantime that Merc will make their interiors more upmarket.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
March 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Dealer was keen to do a deal and reduced the advertised price as well as giving a fair trade in price
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a comfortable automatic diesel
What was the dealer like?
Good, very professional and even did the "unveiling ceremony" in the showroom, which I thought was reserved for new car purchases
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Tremendous power and torque from 2200 engine. Smooth progress with imperceptible auto gearchanges, Decent handling for a softly sprung car and good damping over potholes and cats eyes etc.
What's it like to park?
Easy, especially with parking sensors
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No faults in 16 months of ownership, now traded in for new BMW 3 series but in many respects I wish I still had it
What's most practical about your car?
Comfortable for our regular 70 mile cross-country journey and good motorway cruiser as well as offering over 50mpg on out of town driving
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control with built in down hill braking when speed is set - very clever. Folding mirrors and parking sensors
