What are your thoughts on the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

I drive a BMW 325D at the moment and can't fault it, but I feel like a change and I am considering a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180E and wondered what your thoughts are regarding this model. I would buy new.

Asked on 7 June 2010 by Bas

Answered by Dan Harrison

The 2000-2007 generation C-Class was plagued with problems and even Mercedes-Benz admitted that it wasn't built as well as it should have been: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/c-clas.../

The newer car is vastly better: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/c-clas.../

Tags: model changes build quality reliability

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