Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (1995 - 2002) E320 V6 Avantgarde 4d Auto (5) (1998/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It says you've got class, taste and style. Some might argue that is ages you a bit but I don't care. I certainly don't want to be classed as a 'boy racer' in a dodgy BMW 3 series and the like..

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

They love it and agree that it's classy, fast, comfortable and smart.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy the car again but generally downsizing, so no in that respect.

What are you likely to buy next?

Looking at a Smart ForFour Brabus, still very fast but much smaller. Also, in keeping with my desire to be different from all the 'run of the mill', overpriced, jelly mould cars you see on the roads today...

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,500

When did you buy the car?

May 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

I was happy with the deal.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Swapped another car.

What was the dealer like?

N/a

What's it like to drive?

Brilliant! Big and heavy but also powerful and smooth so not really noticeable. Very quiet. Very comfortable. You feel very safe in such a big car.

What's it like to park?

Erm, not its best feature as it's huge! I don't have much problem parking though due to family blue badge and company car parks, etc.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Fantastic! Love it. Probably the best/most reliable all-round car of the 45 or so that I've owned since passing my test in 1985.

What's most practical about your car?

4 doors. Big car so didn't expect it to be a cheap runaround.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Electric memory seats/steering wheel/mirrors; Xenon headlights (standard equipment despite being a 1998 model, talk about being years ahead!).