Comments on: Mercedes-Benz A- & B-Class pricing

By: Mike Schilling

Mike Schilling — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:27:53 +0000

We have a 2007 A Class 170 and a 2008 B 180 CD!. Both are very roomy, practical and economical to drive. Neither of them can be described as a ‘drivers car’ but they make up for it in versatility, economy and safety. Our choice of these cars was based on achieving a smaller carbon foot print and moving away from six cylinder cars whilst also maintaining comfort, reliabilty and safety. So far, we have been happy with our choice.

By: Bollinger

Bollinger — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:57:36 +0000

I bot a b200 ex demo – fantastic car, safety, quality, economy and the space are all factors that made me buy it. Drove an A-class in EU and wanted the same but w bigger boot – this is the best thing I could have bot. Test drove comparative family buses like soft-roaders, Territory etc, this one won me over. No regrets and not a fool either, thanks!

By: jesse

jesse — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:38:53 +0000

MB//

The problem is, any car half the cost of A or B class would do exactly the same job and far more economical to run.

Cheers

By: MB

MB — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:33:15 +0000

I have a current model A170 CVT as my everyday car. I have had it 2 years without any trouble coming from a Mark 4 Golf 1.6 Rally Edition and Mark 3 Golf before that. For city commuting, shopping and the odd county run it has been one of the best all round cars for that purpose. I get 700km on PULP 98 (BP) out of a tank servicing is not too expensive & I brought my car ex demo from MBHQ with 3000km on the clock. Sure it is no traffic light grand prix car but getting around town and putting my bike in the back etc….it is excellent. Inside is Tardis like too, it has heaps of room. Plan on getting a B180CDI next as the everyday car. But I have 2 other cars to get my spped gix with again both MB’s

By: FRUGAL_ONE

FRUGAL_ONE — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:52:19 +0000

MARK -

Where do you get 5 grand?

Its LESS!, $52.80!!

Cheers,

F-0

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:28:47 +0000

Wow, a tad over 5 grand for a B200 Turbo? I’m getting one.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:33:11 +0000

Theyre actually not so bad. I think theyre kind of ment for middle class badge snobs more than anything else but they are spacious and practical and no better or worse than the Audi A3 or Volkswagen Golf. I think the problem is that the 1 Series is at least fun to drive but this doesnt have much going for it in looks or driving fun. I think Mercedes should just release a proper hatchback rather than a fleet of different MPVs. Theyre kind of getting a family man/old woman image. I would have an A Class “Coupe”, but only if I didnt have to pay for it. Also, I like how you get a taste of the top of the line S Class in the bottom of the line A Class with the headlights.

By: Frenchie

Frenchie — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:29:59 +0000

Great name, great economy, lousy price!

Why do these type of cars always look like a very small mini-vans. I mean all small vehicles are starting to look like this. Though Mercedes is one of the better looking!

By: Golfschwein

Golfschwein — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:19:43 +0000

Well gosh, Leonidas08, search me!

Maybe they want a small car AND a Mercedes-Benz! Buying one of these prevents them buying one of each. If they bought one of these, they’d get 2 cars wrapped into one!

Probably smart, after all.

By: Leonidas08

Leonidas08 — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:08:11 +0000

why would anyone buy these cars, so stupid