Faults:

Nothing but servicing.

General Comments:

I bought this 2014 C-Class saloon a couple of years ago and it has been a great car. Last of the older shape for 2014 before the newer model came along in late 2014/15. I prefer the look of this model which has been about since 2007, though obviously this 2014 car is slightly face-lifted. Bright silver, the car looks the part. AMG styling pack. Very nice wheels and exterior touches.

With around 200 bhp from the 2.1 diesel the car performs great and you can still get around 50 mpg taking it easy. The auto-box is seamless and does nothing to blunt performance or economy it seems. I'd avoid the manual transmission in this car, although I usually prefer them; this car suits an auto-box just fine.

Interior is gorgeous, half leather, very comfortable, all electrics. Center console is a bit dated now, but I prefer the old analogue controls to fully touch screen or whatever else modern cars are going for nowadays. Sound system is just spectacular and the car rides smoothly with little cabin noise.

I have given this car high ratings in everything except running costs and that is because it is a Mercedes. I am just being honest - this is an expensive car to buy and run. I got a good deal on mine and being an older guy insurance is OK, but I am under no illusion that if anything serious goes wrong it will be expensive to repair. Luckily my car appears well looked after and I have a local Mercedes specialist nearby independent from main dealers to help me out at a reasonable cost. Do your research carefully when buying these cars, do not touch abused examples or cars with missing history, and make sure your local mechanics are knowledgeable about these cars.

All in all just bloody brilliant, what a Mercedes should be - solid, dependable and classy car.

Faults:

This car has been absolutely amazing; the only problem I had was minor wind noise at the driver's door which the dealer fixed by replacing a seal.

General Comments:

This car is amazing in the snow and wet weather, the 4Matic is 2nd to none! I love the power; if it produced a little more torque, I might even prefer it over my 1994 Corvette convertible... but there's no substitute for a convertible on a warm sunny day!! Probably the best shifting transmission I have ever experienced.

This is one of the most smoothest riding car I have ever driven; being in the auto service industry, I have driven a LOT of cars over the years. Many passengers have often commented on the smoothness.

I would buy another in a heart beat...