Mercedes-Benz V-Class V230 Ambiente 5d Auto (1998/S) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
V. expensive, dealer- silly money, thirsty.
Costs
Expensive repairs, thirsty and always needing repair!
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On the road
Driving
Reasonably good for such a big box.
Performance
Good when working.
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Living with it
Reliability
Awful, gearbox failed twice, major chip went, rusting like a 1970's Alfa, dealer useless and not interested, we fight on!
Image
MB badge seems to count for a lot, but I would advise not to go for the designer make this time.
Comfort
Very good, but can't redeem it.
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Security and Service
Security
Never had a problem.
Service
Deplorable, diabolical, useless, pathetic and very expensive.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fine but thirsty.
Other
Build quality abismal, bits drop off, and one door only opens when it feels like it!
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