• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Journeys are never too long

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

    Rich

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Maybe

    What are you likely to buy next?

    A car with quality alloy wheels

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £17,000

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2005

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Bought the car to establish if i liked Mercedes having been a BMW owner for 15 years

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Thought i was buying quality

    What was the dealer like?

    My only experience of a dealership was to seek advice on a complaint

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A dream

    What's it like to park?

    Nightmare

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    The car meets most of my requirements but the build quality of the alloy wheels is not what i would expect from a 'quality' car.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Most things

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Rear view mirror