Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (2002 - 2008) E280 CDI Avantgarde 4d Tip Auto (06) (2007/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I like nice cars.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Not another new car!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never - dreadful service and worthless 'approved used' warranty.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Good price - but poor buying experience.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a diesel.
What was the dealer like?
Rude - Picked the car up in the rain. Got it home (some 60 miles away) and found the scratches had not been started. They sorted it after a lot of hassle.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lifeless
What's it like to park?
Pretty easy - parking sensors help. looks bigger than it is.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Glow plugs went after two weeks - dealer not interested. Constant problems with 'self levelling' headlights - constant problems which were not covered by the warranty - nothing that broke was covered. Worse warranty I've had and very disappointed.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot size.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Front and rear parking sensors.
