The new E200 (W211 model) is superb value for money. Starting at £26,000 it is in a far higher class than most cars for the same money. I was sceptical about purchasing one because the performance figures suggest it is a bit of a slouch but in reality, coupled with the manual 6 speed gearbox, ... Read review
Advantages: Performance, Comfort, Price Disadvantages: Rear Parking - you need park sensors!
The new E200 (W211 model) is superb value for money. Starting at £26,000 it is in a far higher class than most cars for the same money. I was sceptical about purchasing one because the performance figures suggest it is a bit of a slouch but in reality, coupled with the manual 6 speed gearbox, performance is lively and more than you might expect. Handling is also superb, particularly with the optional £300 sports suspension which often makes you think ... more
The new E200 (W211 model) is superb value for money. Starting at £26,000 it is in a far higher class than most cars for the same money. I was sceptical about purchasing one because the performance figures suggest it is a bit of a slouch but in reality, coupled with the manual 6 speed gearbox, performance is lively and more than you might expect. Handling is also superb, particularly with the optional £300 sports suspension which often makes you think you are driving a smaller sporty car. Motorway cruising is a dream making those long journeys effortless. A cavernous boot with optional split fold rear seats means that those with previous experience of Hatchbacks won’t miss them. Overall this is one classy car, when stopped at lights, the loudest noise is the heater and you struggle to hear that!
Advantages: None Disadvantages: Timing Chain Slips at arounf 70,000 miles
...I was in touch wih Mercedes and they acknowledged it was a problem. Unfortunately it was out of warrenty. You get no warning despite a diagnostic computer system installed in the car. I would definitely not recommend this car. I have also been told by people in the car industry that it has happened to thousands of these models. Mercedes are not helpful and will fight you all the way to the court steps, which is very costly, before admiting liability. ...
josalmon 19.02.2009
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: helpful Review of Mercedes E 200
Advantages: Value for money/comfort/economy Disadvantages: Front wings prone to rust/immobiliser problems on early models
The e200. My car was bought for 800 quid and is a dream to drive. It is an E200 classic 2 litre auto. It has 125,000 miles on the clock and the driving experience is an absolute pleasure. It is a most comfortable car and the 2 litre engine is not at all overstressed giving excellent performance alongside frugal economy. Being the classic it is the basic model but has very good spec such as 6 speaker stereo system, cruise control and electric front ... ...has gone into the design of the E200 making this an excellent second hand choice. Things to watch out for is the front wings are prone to holding water causiing corrosion and on early models the immobiliser has reliability problems. That said, it is still a great car representing great value for money. ...
davo200 22.12.2008
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Ciao members have rated this car review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Mercedes E 200
Advantages: Stylish, comfortable Disadvantages: After sales service, underpowered
Great car which is comfy and good to drive. Ample room in front and rear as well as good boot space. Ride is controlled and fuel economy good, averaging 32MPG. Instrumentation is clear and steering wheel controls easy to use. Nice sound system. Wheel change system handily located and easy to use. Replacement parts are reasonably priced.
E200 is underpowered and picks up slowly with full cabin. Air conditioning function is very basic. Problems with ...
Arat 07.10.2003
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Advantages: Nice and quite Disadvantages: Not good design
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Advantages: Easy drive, decent performer, decent economy Disadvantages: Heavy at front due to cast iron block, heavy steering up to about 30mph
's not a problem but shouldn't happen. Comparing this to my E200Mercedes which is a much heavier car, the Merc actually has lighter steering at lower speeds.
I'm not convinced that the tail gate (call it hatch or rear door if you want) opens adequately. Park it on my drive and it is far too close to my head at the top. Park it on the level road and it seems that it should open a bit more.
Brakes seem to grind even when new. They work fine just seem to always grind without actually grinding metal.
The horn is likely to fail at some point. Ford aren't the only ones with this horn problem cause possibly by where the horn is fitted. Water can easily flood the horn and cause problems. Fitting it in the engine bay would have been better but then there isn't a lot of room.
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Advantages: Go on forever. Makes a statement. Cheap to buy & run Disadvantages: Cramped in the back. Dated.
the service intervals but don't miss replacing the vital parts.
If you don't want to get your hands dirty, don't go to a Mercedes dealer for your sevice. Track down a non-franchised garage that specialises in Mercedes or German cars. Ask Mercedes taxi drivers where they take theirs to!
PARTS
You can get your parts much cheaper from places such as Euro Car Parts. Spark plugs can be bought for 85p! Air filter for about £2.50! If you're worried about original parts, these places often do exactly the same original Mercedes parts to but at a price much lower than your Mercedes dealership.
If you find a post-1990 example one with about 100,000 miles with Full MBSH. Get it checked over by a professioal and if well looked-after, you should get another 200,000 miles out of it.
If you can find a Mercedes200E. It's only about £100 more but ...
Rajendrakumar 04.07.2002 (11.09.2002)
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