MERCEDES C220 CDI HAS FLARE AND COMES ABOVE AVERAGE

Advantages: SMOOTH RIDE, HANDLES WELL , PRESTIGE BADGE
Disadvantages: NIGGLES CAN BE EXPENSIVE ,BUY THE FACELIFT MODEL

...When I purchased the Merc back in late summer I did a 200 mile round trip as the spec I was looking for at the right price could not be found in my town.I stumbled upon an Avantgarde 2001 y plate model with full stamped history at 80,000 miles on the clock and with the blue paintwork it was exactly what I was looking for at £4,800. It was cheaper than most of the first newer shape C-classes by about a grand so well worth the travel out up to Liverpool from a guy with a debt problem......hope hes got things sorted !! Anyway, I had owned two A-CLASS Mercs and new what too expect from the larger C- class.The overall stance of the car always looked good with that Mercees badge popping up on the bonnet and I knew my nieghbours had a peek out of the curtains when I first parked it on the drive. This marque has always had an air of class...

KEVSJEEP 27.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes C 220 CDI

The C-Class Experience

Advantages: All the comfort of a Mercedes with the performance and control of top of the range exec
Disadvantages: Every features costs you money..if you have to pay BIK tax then you will be hurt by the CO2 levels

...As a driver of the C220 CDI Sport Auto (08) model I have to openly admit that this vehicle surpasses any of its rivals. As an employee of a fleet management company I have the benefit of being able to test drive most prestige vehicles and where the BMW 320 and Audi A4 finish the C220 CDI Sport is just beginning! Where to start... well from a purely astethic point of view the C-Class is a joy to behold. With a high specification sports body kit and 18" AMG alloy wheels the C220 CDI Sport is not only ideal for executive drivers but is also a stylish vehicle which appeals to almost any driver. Whilst the appearance of the vehicle is fantastic the drive is what really had me. Fast, reliable, and comfortable are just a few words to describe the C220 CDI Sport, but in addition to this the vehicle is an animal. When compared wiht the BMW...

Dominic1985 22.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes C 220 CDI

Beautiful Mercedes

Advantages: Fuel Economy
Disadvantages: Interior

...When i first saw the new C-class i really disliked it, the excentric curves and odd lights were hard to accept. However the more i saw it the more i liked it, and couldn't imagine liking the previous model's squared off corners and box-shaped chassis. The general exterior appearence of the c-class is one of the main reasons i have come to love this fine piece of German ingenuity. The C220 cdi not only has the looks but also performs on the road in terms of both speed and economy: The 0-62.5 mph time is about 10.3s and it tops off at about 135mph! Which is quite impressive considering its only a 2.2l diesel. The C220 cdi can achieve about 65mpg on the open road (it shows you on the cool little on-board computer too!) and about 30mpg in the city. This excellent economy factor and performance gives the C220 cdi something its rivals like...

camie1 29.02.2004 · Read review
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Mercy me!

Advantages: Style, comfort, reliability, low fuel consumption, high residuals.
Disadvantages: MB Stealerships, rusty doors.

...Our 2nd MB, we bought this one last year after an extensive search for the right one. C220cdi stationwagons are difficult to find and a bit pricey but worth the effort. Our 1999 Classic is in dark blue, which glows denim blue in the sun and is a very forgiving colour. We have an optional beige interior with beige hide upholstery and 5 speed auto gearbox, which is a perfect match for the torquey diesel engine. Overall, we are delighted with the car, which is the most comfortable we have ever owned ( this is my 22nd car!) and the great performance and economy (around 40mpg) are an unexpected bonus. Other features which we appreciate include the air-con and cruise control. Downsides? Unfortunately yes. 1) I have not come across a decent MB dealer yet and have ended up in dispute with 2. Why MB head office doesn't crack down on them I...

hornpipe 18.02.2005 · Read review
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Fancy a spin?

Advantages: It's a Mercedes
Disadvantages: It should be better

...I have owned (or rather leased) my Mercedes C220 cdi for the past 18 month - I have travelled 36,000 miles in it and so feel that I know it inside out. I have previously had 2 Mercedes C Class saloons that I really did enjoy, I decided to plump for the Sports Coupe for a more modern look. I must say the car hasn't really lived up to my expectations - I am glad that I only took a 2 year lease out - it may well soon be time to try out BMW! (If I can get a good deal!) I will split the review down into categories (not in depth, I am no F1 driver nor am I a mechanic!) Exterior It does look good - well when it's clean anyway - sleek flowing lines from the front to rear, fog lamps, aggresive looking front grill and good alloy wheels give it a sporty appearance. I do think it would benefit from low profile tyres to finish...

dickyj 11.05.2007 · Read review
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Mercedes E 220 CDI

Advantages: comfortable, economical
Disadvantages: questionable electronics, technical design

...Stumbled across a single review of this vehicle which struck me as too eulogistic to be of much use. I live in Europe where attitudes to Mercedes products are less reverential and have had a manual transmission E220 CDi since Oct.2003 (which I'd like to sell). This model with 150 bhp/340nm. has effectively been superceded since July 2006 by a revised model with 170bhp and approx 400nm. and which among some 2000 changes has done away with the brake by wire system and probably other curiosities as well. Any German-speaking reader should look at ownership surveys, such as in Auto Motor und Sport 10 November 2004 edition. It is certainly a roomy, comfortable car to drive with good ride quality, low noise levels and fuel consumption and enough middle-range performance to perform very well on motorways. The weight, clunky...

patricklux 09.12.2006 · Read review
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Review of Mercedes E 220 CDI

Great style and Unbelievable MPG!!!!!!!!!!

Advantages: Stunning quality, comfortable and great fuel consumption
Disadvantages: Expensive

...use with your hand anyway- instead there's a foot brake on the left hand side of the foot well. You stamp on it to set the brake and release it via a pulley on the dashboard - a bit wierd to get used to and hill starts take a bit of thinking about but once you've played with it for a couple of days its a piece of cake. Thinking about it though, if It were a manual gearbox, i would imagine the foot brake and clutch would be positioned very close together and I could envisage problems. The car is aimed, i believe, at those who are attracted to the badge but dont want to be associated with the square image of the saloons and estates. If your want quality and low running costs then I can not recommend the 220 CDi engine more highly. Incidentally, im 34 with 8 years no claims and I managed to insureit fully comp throigh Esure for £339...

ccshell 27.10.2006 (29.10.2006) · Read review
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Canon mp220 - good printer but unreliable

Advantages: 3 functions, borderless printing
Disadvantages: unreliable and not durable

...was decent - the ability to scan and photocopy as well as print was a bonus. The quality of prints was good although not excellent as far as photo quality is concerned. The MP220 was also capable of borderless printing which is an advantage that many other printers do not have. The printer takes one colour cartridge and one black one (the numbers 40 and 41 are the high capacity cartridges). All in all although when the printer worked it was half decent, the reliability and durability issues make it, in my opinion, not a worthwhile purchase....

Huomenna 23.09.2009 · Read review
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Epson Stylus Photo R220

Advantages: Photo Quality is Excellent, Prints on variety of media, Prints CD's and DVD's, Good Software bundle with sleek design
Disadvantages: Text print not fantastic, Cannot print direct from digital cameras, camcorders or memory cards. No LCD Display

...a run for their money. After wandering aimlessly around the shop for some 20 minutes or more my eyes finally settled on the Epson Stylus Photo R220. With its sleek design and fantastic silver/grey finish I fell in love with it immediately. I stood there for a while, picturing it on my desk at home and decided that it was the perfect accompaniment to my other gadgets, and a vast improvement on my old, white coloured printer. The main selling point for me was that the Epson Stylus Photo R220 can print on nearly any type of media you can imagine, in particular CD's and DVD's. I fancy myself as a bit of a singer and have recorded a few CD's in the past, and so I thought it would be ideal if I was able to print CD covers directly onto the discs to make a professional looking CD. After weighing up the pros and cons I decided to buy the R...

TheHairyGodmother 14.03.2007 · Read review
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Ford Mondeo ST220

Advantages: Comfort with performance. Smile factor
Disadvantages: high running costs

...I bought my ST220 about 18 months ago. I changed from an Impreza Turbo and was concerned that nothing would live up to that. The ST is not a car of the same kind but has maintained my "need for speed" but added comfort and space. It has also reduced my insurance and no one tries to nick it anymore! The car was reasonably priced I thought at £12k and insurance is not too bad, just shop around for a deal, I have just used the AA and am paying £440 fully comp (that includes 2 claims and 2 speeding fines hanging over from the Subaru) but I'm happy with AA. The ST220 has all the extras, mine is a 52 plate and includes leather seats, heated in the front, 6 CD player, heated front screen, aircon ESP (more later) and cannot be faulted for space and ride comfort. The first long journey I did in this was Yorkshire to London. I drove it...

tintme 23.05.2006 · Read review
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