Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (85-)
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A Merc for the cost of TV! Can't be bad

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good considering the weight of the car.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great in a straight line. Poor in a corner. I should have got the auto though.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Heavy car, average size engine- was never going to set the road on fire. Good enough though.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing went wrong in three and a half year despite the fact that it was 12 years old when I got it.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It says "good car, good make, good price". Best car I've had.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Hate to use the "armchair" tale, but it really was.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not expensive enough to be nicked.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Too expensive to service at main dealer (more than the cost of the car for a plug change!)

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Nothing.

    Other

    Great value.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes