Mercedes-Benz CE-Class Coupe (1977 - 1996) 300 CE-24 2d Auto (1990/G) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that i'm a muscular chap who obviously has no qualms about my body or psyche and am at perfect ease with my zen like mind :-)

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

the smile and pat me on my head and say "there, there..."...imagining it's all just a phase...little do they know....

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes...because i like it and its makes me smile everytime i sit inside.because it's not run of the mill and because its almost bomb-proof in its reliability. and when all the windows are down....and that sweet summer breeze wafts in....well...

What are you likely to buy next?

something special...either a benz sl pagoda or a jaguar xkr. we shall see....

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£2,500

When did you buy the car?

June 2005

Did you get a good deal and why?

got some money off as the car was to be sold to someone else and when they didnt show, then owner called me back and accepted my offer which was several hundred pounds lower

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

by accident really.

What was the dealer like?

top chap

What's it like to drive?

like i said...put your foot down and munch up the miles..you'll hardly feel them. its not the last word in comfort, but does a very good job. it is something one steers in town, much as one would a boat. but show it the open road and welcome sonorous angels as the V6 rumbles into a lazy frenzy. it's quite good fun for a tank.

What's it like to park?

its a tank, but i'm now a tank driver. london is difficult though. a smart may be simpler in town.

Have you had any problems with the car?

started motor cut out soon after getting it. couple of electrical gizmos dont want to do much eg. sunroof, rear blind and the heater blower has developed a very annoyingly loud squeek which requires urgent rectification. also replacing the air conditioning is apparently prohibitively expensive as the gas previouisly used is now illegal. still, i'll get it done sometime.

What's most practical about your car?

fantastically roomy cockpit with useful rear seats, even for adult passengers, along with a respectably capacious boot for a coupe, in a thoroughly handsome and muscular package which has an engine capable of awakening the cheshire cat inside you to smile widely whenever you put your foot down. kickdown is fairly special. and many other road users are often very surprised.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

motorised seatbelt arm which bring the belt to you....aaaah...home james...