Is the C-Class automatic OK?
I would really like your honest opinion on the following vehicle as I am thinking of buying it this week.
The car in question is a Mercedes Benz CGI blue efficiency sport edition 125.
It is an automatic-tiptronic car with the petrol engine 1796 cc and has done 11,000 miles and is on a 61 plate.
It has every extra you can think of on the car including sat nav, panoramic roof, parking sensors front and back, bi-xenon headlights and is up for sale at £21,995 in a main dealership.
I am a bit worried about the automatic gearbox as I have always driven manuals.
Are they reliable or dangerous?
I have driven the car and it felt lovely to drive and was stunning but I am a bit of a worrier so I would value an impartial opinion in the vehicle!
The car in question is a Mercedes Benz CGI blue efficiency sport edition 125.
It is an automatic-tiptronic car with the petrol engine 1796 cc and has done 11,000 miles and is on a 61 plate.
It has every extra you can think of on the car including sat nav, panoramic roof, parking sensors front and back, bi-xenon headlights and is up for sale at £21,995 in a main dealership.
I am a bit worried about the automatic gearbox as I have always driven manuals.
Are they reliable or dangerous?
I have driven the car and it felt lovely to drive and was stunning but I am a bit of a worrier so I would value an impartial opinion in the vehicle!
Asked on 11 March 2013 by jasone1972
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Honest John
Standard torque converter auto, but best to learn to left foot brake for safety in confined places.
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A big improvement on the previous C-Class. Feels well built and robust. Very comfortable and refined. High quality ride. Good CDI diesels.
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