Mercedes A 140

...of owning and using a Mercedes A Class Classic 140 over the past 5 years. This review may not be lacking a little in terms of technical specs, since I do not really know much more about cars than being able to open the bonnet, girly girl that I am! However, I passed my driving test many moons ago and have had plenty of time behind the wheel. Therefore, this review may be of interest to those considering purchasing a second hand A Class or one of ...
...he went to the local Mercedes garage to try one out for size. Later that day he came back with the news that they had a new one with £3k saving off the new price because it had been in the garage a few months and everyone wanted the next reg. I could have it if I liked it. ★ Classic Style ★ Of all the little cars on the road at the time (and still now in fact), I loved the A Class. Quirky, stylish, small but big. It is like a teeny ...

susie191 14.02.2006 (20.02.2006) · Read full review
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...visited Mercedes, BMW, Audi, - Mercedes come bottom. Audi top. I've dismissed the A class as by the time you get two pushchairs in the back (and the other baby gear) there is no room for the shopping. The slightly suspect solidity also put me off, it's fine for a mainstream car, but not for a prestige brand and especially at the asking price (with the options) in the region of 17k, alot for a small car and at this price there are plenty of perhaps ...
...The A class' achilles heel is it's boot space. It's fine for those without a family, but then why would they want a 17k 'mini-MPV'? A more 'desirable' car giving the same 'superior' driving position like the RAV4 can had for less than this amount (13-15k). To me the mini-MPV concept doesn't bring out the best asthetics in a car. It's a good automotive concept but it doesn't seem to satify any need, or has answered a question that never existed? But ...

opinion-maker 29.05.2001 (31.05.2001) · Read full review
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...a review about the original Mercedes A Class considering that the revised model is now available. However, I guess there's still a good second hand market for the original A Class, so if you're thinking of buying one now, this is for you. I'd always wanted an A Class since they first came out. The shape just appealed to me, and I imagined that as it was a Mercedes this would be a quality car. My model is a year 2000, A140 Classic. The number is ...
...bit of a battle with Mercedes to get this fixed under warranty, as it hadn't failed completely. Had they not fixed it under warranty, they had quoted me a £900 labour charge. That brings me on to one last issue with the A Class - the servicing costs. If you read detail about the A Class, it is supposed to have an intelligent service system. This is supposed to monitor how the car is driven, and adjust the service interval accordingly. I can find ...

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...Many people have asked why Mercedes built this thing but, as (unexpectedly) many drivers have bought one, something about it must be right .One such driver was my wife who bought a new A140 (against my advice) so it it might help to note her reasons for doing so. Firstly, it has the obvious high driving position and the adjustable seat and steering column - the latter being a boon for the missus because she's got very long legs. The large footwell ...
...this is the reason that the engine slants away underneath the car (brilliant!). Merc have even given drivers somewhere to rest their clutch foot. The other reasons are the flat floor (no sill to catch your foot when embarking / disembarking) and that striking badge on the front (best seen against shiny black paint). Oh, and it's even shorter, in swb form, than a Corsa . In spite of my pointing out that the A140 is overpriced, overweight and has ...

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...purchased my Merc A140 from Mercedes Direct in August 2004, it was a green one and had 17k on the clock, on an Avantgarde trim. Recently though I've sold it and now feel its appropriate to list the pros and cons of this particular model Size & Space For a start, I bought the long-wheel base version, this gave it approximately 20cm extra space, yeah I know doesn't sound like much but compared with the short-wheel base (which i also drove) there ...
...place and one feels that mercedes had tried to cater this to that market. Handling and Performance and safely I think that overall it was about a C+, a good effort but could have been much better. The 1.4, i felt did, at times struggle with motorway speeds and overtaking on narrow lanes always proved to be a mission. I think the 1.6 would be better for the open road. In town the 1.4 coped fine, it kept pace with the traffic and could take the corners ...

omar360 01.08.2006 · Read full review
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Since passing my driving test 2 years ago, I have been cruising around in my parents A class, and my mk3 Fiesta. The first thing to stike you when driving an A Class is how refined it is. Sure its the size of a fiesta, and in some cases its cheaper, but you can really appreciate the quality! Sitting in the drivers seat, you can adjust it to almost any position, to ensure a comfortable driving position. This coupled with the high driving position, ...
...and gearbox are increadibly smooth, and for a 1.4 litre engine, it can move (although, with a load this power is soon lost). On motorways its effortless, and on short commuting journeys, its perfect. The problems begin when you start to ask more of the car. When driving on country roads, at speed or in bad weather, the rather unpredictable traction control starts to be a bit of a handful. Any slip of a wheel and all power is removed, and the car ...

CJD007 11.03.2003 · Read full review
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...reasonable car to insure as a 21 year old. Overall - When buying a car you can always trust the quality and attention to detail of Mercedes Benz. And this car is no different, Merc have made a small car big and reasonabily priced. Well done Mercedes Benz! ...

Leggylad 23.03.2004 · Read full review
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...I have is with the Mercedes garage where I purchased the car. The service I got was very poor - not what I expected at all. My only beef with the car itself is the boot size - I would love to fit shopping as well as pushchair in there but hey you can't have everything. ...

Kazza1965 12.09.2003 · Read full review
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What a car. It has a list price of around £14000 but it is readily available at car supermarkets for just £12,000. What a bargain. For the same price as a Ford Focus you can have a MERCEDES. Not only does the A class combine style, space and value it also offers a great drive. The 1.4 litre engine is a superb unit providing around 40mpg without compromising on performance. 0-60 is knocked up in around 12 seconds and a top speed of 110mph is more ...
...sporties than the figures suggest. The sharp brakes and suspension make driving around town a pleasure. The level of equipment provided as standard is superb - half leather seats, electric sunroof + windows, steering adjust, remote central locking, alarm/immobiliser, driver, passenger and side airbags, traction control, heated mirrors. This car is one of the safest in its class and also one of the most practicle with split fold rear seats which ...

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Purchased from a Mercedes Dealership in France and personally imported, the buying experience lived up to the name A Class. Using the French luxury option, a leather interior and sunroof were added above the UK elegance spec, at a competitive price. The chrome accents fit well with the silver paint work and the cream leather fits well with the wood trim, making the dash much improved on pre face lift model. Easy to drive, with good visibility from ...
...makes entry and exit easy. The rear and front passenger seats can be removed, to give an enormous load space. This attracted the attention of several other customers when I slid a very large flat pack from a well known Swedish store into the Benz and shut the tail gate. The seats are however heavy to lift out and require care not to mark the car when removing. Not some thing I would recommend doing often but very useful for occasional big loads. ...

landlegth 09.11.2003 · Read full review
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The A140 is a great car to drive, the clutch is not too heavy, and generally has a laid back feel to it. The steering wheel is quite responsive making three point turns quite a doddle :) Boot space is great, however only when the rear seats are up or taken out, Then you have a really big boot that can fit all but the biggest and longest objects. Have the seats in place however and the boot space just isnt up to scratch. Its also great for parking, ...
...out of the back window is literally where your car ends. So you can get into pretty small spaces that would seem impossible for other cars. The ceiling is high up so it can accomodate the tallest or those with the most extreme hair styles :) It also provides incredible amounts of leg room for oth the front and back passengers :) Dislikes would be the location of the seat adjustment, the rear panel one seems a bit stiff and the seat heigh adjustment, ...

chipwan1990 16.05.2008 · Read full review
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...base in December 03 from mercedes benz direct with 20k on the clock (just under 2 years old). Rather more than i had wanted mileage wise, but only 1 previous owner and immaculate with a pretty good price (9k). Service from MB direct was great, but I had to struggle to get extras like mats and extra tax etc. In six months I have driven approx 8k miles both on motorways and country tracks ( i use it for work) , and apart from wishing I had traded ...
...very happy - I imagine having the A140 is keeping the petrol costs down. On mixed driving (town and country) I average about 450 miles for a full tank (£38) - which compares favourably with my old car a Ford Ka. We all love the roomy interior and the limo like leg space in the back, and I love the driving position which is higher and gives more visibility than a hatchback/saloon. Its due for a service soon and Im told this will cost approx £150 ...

meandmygirls 20.05.2004 · Read full review
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I was issued with a Mercedes A140 whilst my Ford Focus 2.0 Estate was being mended after some little vandals tried to steal it ... that's another story... and I'm afraid I wasn't too impressed. The most impressive feature for me was the keyring where the key flips inside the key ring. Tiny things please tiny minds! I spent many hours driving this little car up and down motorways and around town. If I was travelling alone this car was fine. It's ...
...in an area with many speed ramps and the suspension felt so hard. However when I was travelling as a family, me, husband and 2 children still in car seats, this car was definitely cramped. The boot space is extremely minimal and it struggled with two buggies, baby kit and a week's shopping. There is no way I would take this car with the family on holiday, there just wouldn't be the room. I must say that as a single traveller this car is quite adequate ...

Jaxxie 13.07.2001 · Read full review
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...one of these beauties - Mercedes A-140 for just over two weeks, I thought I'd best share my experience. THe Car is a very good looking small people carrier which benefits from an excellent quality finish, all the panels and bits are screwed down properly and i never heard a squeek once. The guys at merceds have got the chasis right too, unlike first tests of the car. I found the car even though it sits off the ground quite high to be a very good ...
...hairpin bend and down dirt roads, the car is a must for those who are looking in this sector of the market. I also got lots of looks and gives you an excellent feel good factor. Look at others, The scenic, magane etc, but there is only one Mercedes ! ...

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...A140Long in white. Our first Mercedes and I had some concerns but my wife was oblivious as she has wanted one for three years. It falls in line with most of the write ups and is really good around town; hav'nt tried it on along run yet. Had problems initially with the battery running flat & triggering the security system, still not certain why . However, Mercedes after sales support is phenomenal. The battery is under the drivers foot plate and not ...
...on the road and on corners but this may be just a perception issue being seated high up and moving from a diesel Volvo 440. It certainly comes into its own when the seats come out and its used in a 'utility' mode; amazing what you can get in. Pulls a small trailer comfortably and sits 5 adults comfortably. A bit of road rumble when running at speed, but bearable. ...

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