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For The C-Class is a comfortable, refined and well built saloon with a touch of class
Against It's tricky to use the foot-operated parking brake with a manual gearbox
Verdict
It's not quite a mini S-Class but it's very accomplished nevertheless
Go for… C180 Classic SE
Avoid… C350 Sport
- 1. There are widespread reports of problems with the electronics and software
- 2. The automatic gearboxes aren’t bullet-proof, so check if the transmission is jerky or has a tendency to hang on to the gears
- 3. The car's basically sound, but you should keep an ear out for odd noises from the suspension
- 4. If you can find one, the supercharged C180 introduced in late 2002 is the engine to go for. Otherwise, track down the 143bhp 2.2-litre, which was available from launch
- 5. There are several trims to choose from, but Classic SE gives you everything you could want
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