Mercedes A 160

...No (and I haven't). Mercedes need to vastly improve the dealer network, quality of the cars and reduce the running costs. Then they may be able to charge the premium prices. Costs --------- 3 years on, 1 MOT down and coming up to another B (major) service. With all servicing and routine costs like brake pads included, this will bring the grand total to nearly £2000 in 3 years for a brand new car !!!! Way to high for a supermini size car. Why ...
...slightly. (ii) labour rates at Mercedes UK dealers are vast. (iii) unexpected costs are high and happen too early in the life of the car. (iv) depreciation - always a killer (and not included in the £2000 above). We have been offered 33% of the new price after only 3 years. Reason - the semi-auto ACS clutch. Not popular in the trade. Even MB dealers would not touch it !!!!!!! Fuel Economy -------------------- has only ever been average and ...

a4angus 03.06.2003 (14.09.2005) · Read full review
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...premium badge on the front. Mercedes Benz must be congratulated for having the male genitalia to design, and more importantly, develop a car for a niche that had not yet been carved from a market of euro-boxes and small hatchbacks. People know this is a Mercedes Benz, and they certainly know the price premium that the badge requests. What people don't know, however, is that a used A-Class can be picked up for little more than Renault Scenic money. ...
...is thanks to idea of Mercedes Benz to sandwich the engine and running gear below the level of the passengers. Interior space in the A-Class is absolutely astonishing, certainly, it's difficult to get your mind around the fact this car offers the space of a VW Passat in a body no longer than a Polo. Interior quality is perhaps a little to be desired, some models I've seen have an awful lot of wear and tear to the upholstery and dashboard. Things did ...

leigh.devine 16.01.2008 · Read full review
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...if you are like me and quite tall the long wheelbase version is definately a better option. We purchased ours from the garage Mercedes Direct, we have a good relationship with the service department, sales team were great too, but the reception girls are a bit "stuck up" ...

Jamie_McDonald 30.03.2004 · Read full review
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Confortable car with a reasonable smooth ride and fair economy, I return between 34 and 39 mpg and I am not a light footed driver. I serviced recently myself and when I found all the parts in the car it only took 2 hours for filters, plugs and oil change. Being able to remove all the seats bar the drivers gives a good space for carrying loads on the odd occasion. Boot space isn't bad for a smallish car. Overall I rate this car highly, it is fun ...
...it I have really enjoyed it. Sometimes in the wet the traction control kicks in when pulling off at a roundabout and I used to find this off putting but now I am used to it I find it reassuring. The additonal features such as ESP and ABS are reassurring as I live in the mountains of wales with the climate to go with them. ...

rsc254 29.08.2005 · Read full review
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The car is great to have to get around, its fast and stylish. If you are looking for a car for a few years, then this one is great, but if you want a car for longer, then this is not the car. I have had this car for a long time now, and recently, I have been spending £1000's fixing it and getting it back to working order. ...

patel88 23.07.2007
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...space! Typically with a mercedes they have thought everything out. All the gadgets in the car have been worked out to be practical and easy to use. The dashboard controls and simple to use and informative. All buttons are easy to reach and logically laid out. The speakers in the car are well laid out. As with previous cars I expected to have to wire in decent speakers but I found this wasn't necessary. As with all Mercs the MPG isn't amazing about ...

charlynet 31.01.2006 · Read full review
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...the surprising thing about the Mercedes A class is that is so nearly succeds. The exhaust on the 160 version has a sporty note and the accelertion is brisk and whilst motorway cruising it is easy to pass the legal limit without realising. The accomodation provided within the high sided body is spacious in the front though legroom is a little limited in the rear. No one could complain about the head room and if they try to the front seats are height ...

winprizes2000 29.03.2001 · Read full review
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