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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    My passengers so far have almost all gone to sleep - this must mean that it is a comfortable, quiet place to be so I guess they like it.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, although I am glad the new 9 speed tranmission brings the 350 back into my self imposed CO2 window as this is a nicer engine of course.

    What are you likely to buy next?

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £44,000

    When did you buy the car?

    August 2013

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Reasonably good manufacturer and dealer support for finance arrangements.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Always a pleasure to deal with - part of the MB expereince.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A joy on the motorway, regardless of traffic conditions. Very reasonable on the twisty stuff but occasionally you relaise that there is quite a lot of car behind you.

    What's it like to park?

    Active park assist for perpendicular spaces slightly terrifying but ultimately a delight.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not so far.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Vast load space and air suspension at the rear enable flexible, uncomplicated and uncompromised performance regardless of activity.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Distronic radar cruise and active lane keeping assist make for a feet off the pedals fast motorway experience.