Mercedes A-Class (1998-2005) Buying Guide
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by Richard Dredge The three-pointed star's image has taken a battering over recent years, and the A-Class is one of the reasons why. It's cleverly designed, but not so well executed - especially in pre-April 2001 form with its Fisher-Price dash. Later cars are worth a look, but it's easy to pay over the odds - so make sure you don't. |
We Like | We Don't Like |
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Flexibility Space Image |
Indifferent ride quality High servicing costs Expensive to buy |
Key Dates | |
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9/98 | A-Class launched in A140, A160 and A170CDi guises. |
6/99 | A190 joins the range. |
3/01 | A210 Evolution arrives. |
4/01 | Long-wheelbase now available; it's 170mm longer. Car also extensively facelifted with new nose and tail plus a much better fascia. |
9/01 | Autumn Edition offered. |
4/02 | A+ limited edition on sale. |
4/03 | A160CDi |
1/04 | Piccadilly special edition reaches showrooms |
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