Average Rating
| Comfort: |  | 4.4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  | 3.4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  | 3.8 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | | 3.4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: |  | 4.6 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | | 4.6 out of 5 |
5 out of 5 people would recommended this car to a friend | ||
Consumer Reviews
Rating from redwine
 (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: |  |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"This car was a serious effort from MB to make a small car that was as good as their large ones, and it shows. There are a myriad of thoughtful touches all around from being able to open the hood fully vertical to the way the jack is designed to fit into specific holes in the body. Interior design is perfectly subtle. All the controls are straightforward, and you can see all the guages without looking away from the road. Gauges at a minimum include speedo, tach, oil pressure, engine temp., and fuel. All the interior controls work with a nice solid "click" feeling even after 17 years on the road. Outside, I highly recommend upgrading to the euro-spec halogen lenses. Much better light output and also how the car was originally supposed to look! 4-wheel disk brakes are a rarity on cars from this era, and the 5-link suspension is so brilliant even Mercedes is still using it. Also, airbags and ABS and crash test ratings (same as the era S class) are all unusual for cars from the early nineties/ late eighties. Engines are smooth and competent, if not "quick," but the car is rock-solid at speeds above 100mph even. MAKE SURE to get one that is in reasonable mechanical shape. Parts ARE more expensive than a similar-year Japanese or American car, but not outrageously so. For the extra money, you get much better quality, much better design, and much better durability. Get a vehicle with less electrics for better reliability-- the 80s/90s are getting older and older, so more mechanicals are easier to deal with. Highly recommended."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Commuting
Rating from Car Wisdom
 (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: |  |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"Overall, this is a great vehicle. Even in the lake effect snow of PA the car handled great and went like a tank through just about anything. Gas mileage is so-so. The real downside to this vehicle is the expensiveness of the parts. Head gasket went at 186K and the repair cost was way over the value of the vehicle. Pure tragedy."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: Just getting around
Rating from dura
| (5) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"Beats the C class, hands down. Safe, comfortable, reliable.Well engineered, classic Benz exterior line. ~24mpg highway and gridlock city driving combined. $1200-1800/year maintenance/repair (132k miles). Not a spot of rust or break in the interior anywhere."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from AUTO SERVICE MANAGER
| (4) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
4 out of 5 |
"JUST BOUGHT A 90 2.6 AND AM IMPRESSED WITH THIS CAR! LOTS OF FEATURES INC. 4 WHEELS ABS, SRS FOR DRIVER, GOOD ECONOMY, GOOD POWER, GREAT RIDE! FEELS LIKE IT WEIGHS MORE THAN 2900 POUNDS! IF YOU CAN FIND A LOW MILEAGE ONE THAT HAS BEEN MAINTAINED BUY IT! HAVE IT INSPECTED JUST TO PROTECT YOUR SELF. GOT MINE FOR $1900! SOME MINOR COSMETICS NEEDED BUT WHAT THE HEY! ENJOY!"
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
Rating from Car Guy
 (3) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfort: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Performance: | |
3 out of 5 |
| Handling: | |
4 out of 5 |
| Exterior Styling: |  |
2 out of 5 |
| Interior Design: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Features: | |
2 out of 5 |
| Value for the Money: | |
5 out of 5 |
| Reliability: | |
5 out of 5 |
"We have had this car for about five years and has been past down through three kids as their first car. Minor repairs here and there, mostly wheel re-alignment. I don't really like the way it looks, but it's the best looking of the older Mercedes."
I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes
This vehicle was purchased: Used
Primary use for this car: N/A
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