• Summary

    3 out of 5 3.0

    What does this car say about you?

    It does look big and expensive especially with the privacy glass. people dont know who is inside and you can see them stare.

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

    They all like it

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Only if there was nothing else of this size. Mercedes-Benz after care is very poor (in my experience) and for this reason alone I would not buy another.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW 535 d touring.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £24,000

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Deal was good Merc @ Mercedes World

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    The space

    What was the dealer like?

    After sales/ care very poor

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Very good drives like a car good steering lock and very comfy. Plenty of power cruise all day at 85 mph. Auto box is very good

    What's it like to park?

    Easy with parking sensors and good turning circle

  • Living with it

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    GPS stopped. Under bonnet sound insulation caught fire

    What's most practical about your car?

    Load and seat capacity

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Command system and electric doors