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danafi, South East
SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C240 Elegance 4dr
PROS: good sounds as standard, very smooth drive, looks great with some 18" amg wheels, gotta...
CONS: likes petrol, handling not great on the rear in wet.... more

Jimmymack007, East Midlands
SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C200 Esprit 4dr Auto
PROS: This car just keeps going. It is quite comfortable, though it is 9 years old it...
CONS: Paint quality is not what a Merc should be, rust blemishes appearing here and there,... more

andrewwib, West Midlands
ESTATE (1996 - 2001)
C200 Elegance 5dr
PROS: Very comfortable load lugger, kids happy in back seats, no car sickness. Look smart, reasonably...
CONS: Some rust around wheel arches and tailgate catch.... more

tworldsmine, East Anglia
DIESEL SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C220 D Elegance 4dr
PROS: cheap to buy superb (diesel) fuel economy- motorway up to 40+/gal quiet comfortable leather seats amazingly comfortable over long...
CONS: if it goes wrong- reach deep into your pocket old interior design (still more comfortable than... more

stemma, East Anglia
SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C180 Avantgarde 4dr
PROS: A good comfy ride,well kitted out and reasonably swift bearing in mind its not supercharged....
CONS: Handbrake takes some getting used to with the manual box.... more

peg.leg@clear.net.nz, International
SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C280 Sport 4dr Tip Auto
PROS: good power smoth quite...
CONS: may be bit fuel hungrey... more

james123, North West
SALOON (2004 - )
C200K Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto
PROS: much improved interior...
CONS: wind noise... more

Charlieboy1, North West
DIESEL SALOON (2004 - )
C220 CDI Avantgarde SE 4dr Auto
PROS: Badge...
CONS: Noisy, like driving an old taxi (when not on motorway), dreadful fuel economy 26.6 urban!... more

Kimbo, Scotland
DIESEL SPORT COUPE (2004 - )
C220 CDI Evo Panorama SE 3dr Auto
PROS: Quality leather trim and performance with economy. Very quick when pushed yet superb on long...
CONS: Being a coupe access into back slightly awkward and boot not able to take golf... more

MUNRO12, Scotland
SALOON (1993 - 2000)
C180 Elegance 4dr Auto
PROS: FANTASTIC CAR, EVEN AT 12 YEARS OLD STILL DRIVES LIKE A NEW CAR, IN SILVER...
CONS: WITH THE COST OF FUEL RISING, A DIESEL MAY HAVE BEEN A BETTER OPTION. ONLY... more

GEOFF, East Midlands
DIESEL SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C270 CDI Classic 4dr Auto
PROS: 42 - 47 MPG ECONOMY RELIABILITY DURABILITY RETAINED VALUE...
CONS: COST OF PARTS (BUT SHOULD NOT NEED ANY). TAKES ABOUT 30 MILES TO GET THE ENGINE... more

steved, Wales
DIESEL SALOON (2000 - 2004)
C220 CDI Classic SE 4dr
PROS: very good fuel consumption,six gears ,easy get 55mpg on a run,45 mpg round town...
CONS: boot slightly too small and rear seats fixed position... more

dewar, West Midlands
DIESEL ESTATE (2001 - 2004)
C270 CDI Elegance SE 5dr
PROS: performance,fuel economy....
CONS: insurance factor.... more

DOUG COBURN, North West
DIESEL SALOON (2004 - )
C220 CDI Classic SE 4dr
PROS: NICE BADGE...
CONS: APPALLING FUEL CONSUMPTION HIDEOUS TURBO LAG STEERING PULL TO LEFT... more

hornpipe, South West
DIESEL ESTATE (1996 - 2001)
C220 CDi Classic 5dr Tip Auto
PROS: Great fuel consumption & comfort,not expensive to service or repair (at independents), reliable and cheap...
CONS: Bit plain and low on equipment.... more