Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (1995 - 2002) E220 CDi Classic 4d Auto (5) (1999/T) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Status symbol in Ireland that's for sure.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Impressed by badge - I suppose ignorance is bliss
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - the rust was just to disappointing
What are you likely to buy next?
Peugeuot 607
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
I got a good deal as the mileage was genuinly low with just over 34,000
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Brand, quality, performance, towing ability, durability
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful and co-operative
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It wouldn;t be the most engaging vehicle but always very comfortable and save. Very good on long motorway or cross country runs
What's it like to park?
Parking was okay as the car is clearly shaped - door mirrors however are not that great.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Unfortunately, some things went wrong, however, they would probably not fall outside the category of "wear and tear". But over the 40,000 miles I drove the car I had to replace the exhaust, and various front suspensions items (balljoints, droplinks, etc.) The most dissappointing item however was the excessive rust which developed all around the car. The car was certainly not crash repaired or anything like this, the anti-rust measures must have been just completely inadequate. From rust under the bonnet to front & rear wings actually decaying at phenomenal rate. Very dissappointing for the pride of German engineering.
What's most practical about your car?
The automatic transmission was very comfortable also the huge boot was useful.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Cruise control and automatic transmission.