Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate (2010 - 2016) E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (265bhp) Sport 5d Tip Auto (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Sensible, a bit classy. And probably a bit of a show off as well.

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

They enjoy the comfort, looks, and presige.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, it's a dependable, comfortable workhorse. Lots of toys and comfort devices to make your journey easier.

What are you likely to buy next?

Difficult to say, this car suits the purpose that I bought it for.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£32,000

When did you buy the car?

December 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

6 month old ex-manager car. Well cared for and under 10K on the clock.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wanted a larger, more up to date estate than my previous BMW 330D.

What was the dealer like?

Bought from MB World at Brooklands. Superb dealer service which couldn't be faulted. After sales service is also exemplary.

What's it like to drive?

Effortless mile muncher. Extremely comfortable and safe ride. You're fairly insulated from the "feel" of the road, however and don't get much feedback from the wheel. Performance is astonishing, and it's fairly agile on the b roads - it'll feel like it's going to understeer, but doesn't. The sports seats can take a while to adjust for best fit. It's not really a car that you can sit in and be immediately comfortable driving without a lot of fiddling with the wide array of seat/wheel movement options. When you hit the sweet spot, it's perfect.

What's it like to park?

Front and rear parking sensors help a great deal, as does the reverse parking camera. Tight turning circle means that it's easy to get into spaces smaller than you'd think a large car would fit. Power steering is also enhanced at low speeds, so it's not such an effort to turn the wheel during tight maneovers.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Had a couple of punctures, but nothing else has gone wrong with the car.

What's most practical about your car?

The huge boot space means it'll take a big load without having to collapse the rear seats. With the rear seats down, it's just plain enormous!

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Reversing camera helps a great deal as the rear view isn't great from the driver's seat.