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Replacing a C-Class

I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD).

I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car but a bit cheaper to run as possible replacement. Thought about high spec'd Lexus 200h and Citreon DS5, but put off by bad write ups.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Asked on 23 February 2013 by PFM

Answered by Honest John
Better an F30 BMW 3-Series fitted with cold weather tyres for the winter. That's by far the best car in its class, especially the 320dED.

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