Mercedes-Benz E-Class Saloon (2002 - 2008) E320 CDI Avantgarde 4d Tip Auto (7) (Euro 4) (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Less brash than BMW, but a certain element of snob factor - refined pride!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Always complimentary to my face, passengers are very impressed.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Absolutely - comfort, safety, power, grace, gadgets...
What are you likely to buy next?
May upgrade to the facelifted model (model year 2007) but not in any hurry.
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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?
£0
When did you buy the car?
June 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
OK deal, managed to get some extras thrown in as he had been trying to shift the E320 for a while.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Had an E220 previously, wanted the higher power.
What was the dealer like?
Good, courteous, knowledgeable ad with realistic pricing.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very easy to drive, tremendous power available.
What's it like to park?
Very easy to manoeuvre and good visibility (but admittedly has the Parktronic system front and rear - highly recommended).
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Air intake manifolds needed to be replaced, one cylinder was misfiring which needed to be rectified and finally a sensor in the air conditioning system needed to be replaced - all done under warranty quickly and without fuss.
What's most practical about your car?
Size, comfort.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
COMAND system brings sat nav, phone, ipod interface and MP3 CD/DVD disk capability all into one interface.
