Mercedes-Benz V-Class V230 Ambiente 5d Auto (2000/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Really heavy fuel muncher! Not good value considering it will probably be getting fixed half its life! (see reliability).
Costs
Fuel costs hit your wallet heavily, servicing costs and maintenance costs are also high.
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On the road
Driving
Has a fair bit of kick behind it, especially in Sport Mode. Auto version is reluctant to change into higher gears though!
Performance
Fast and smooth, overall has a problem with urban driving. Auto version takes away almost all control over accelleration, it does what it wants!
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Living with it
Reliability
Always in the garage, too many features that end up braking, badly made (you can pull the driver's side air vent out). Looks nice until you probe deeper!
Image
Very nice, looks the part, semi-sporty, semi-professional.
Comfort
Very nice, leather interior, heated seats, nice automated suspension meaning you dont feel those speed bumps too badly.
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Security and Service
Security
Good, to the extent that you can lock yourself out if you're not careful! (Don't press the lock button on the dash whilst getting out!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rattles after about 40k miles (maybe a one-off).
Other
Was a company vehicle, got rid of it swiftly. Get a chrysler Grand Voyager.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No