Mercedes-Benz V-Class V230 Trend 5d Auto (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Seemed ok, but has not lived up to expectations.
Costs
Some parts prices are pretty frightening! i.e. exhaust over £1500!!
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On the road
Driving
Pretty reasonable for the size of vehicles and not to difficult around town.
Performance
Ok performance when light, but strugles when loaded. 2.2 diesel is much better.
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Living with it
Reliability
Far to many faults for the badge! Gearbox fails repeatedly, although they do keep fixing it for free. Drive shaft boots failed at 40k miles (common fault) and expensive. Radiator failed at 60k miles.
Image
Far too many used as taxis now! Image gone right down the pan.
Comfort
Good comfortable seats and plenty of legroom. Can carry 7 and their luggage.
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Security and Service
Security
Numerous (4) attempts! They havn't succeded yet :-)
Service
Excellent, but expensive; 18k-mile service £320.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Radiator, poly v belt tensioner. Radiator replaced by 60k miles - not good.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No