If purchased with reasonable expectations of off-the-line acceleration, this car is enjoyable to own and operate. The car is lightweight and handles like a sports car in most driving situations. There...

If purchased with reasonable expectations of off-the-line acceleration, this car is enjoyable to own and operate. The car is lightweight and handles like a sports car in most driving situations. There's noticeable "turbo lag" from a dead start, which detracts from an otherwise excellent vehicle. The lag is most obvious in stop-and-go city traffic. However, driving this car is a delight when cruising freeways to reach distant destinations, especially when achieving gas mileage that exceeds 30 MPG.

Pros

Ride and Handling: Handles like a sports car, yet rides like a luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy: What's not to like about +30 MPG?
Styling: Aerodynamic elegance.

Cons

Interior Space: Car is best suited for 2 people; the rear seat is really too small for adults.
Power: The turbo lag is objectionable in agressive stop-and-go traffic.
Cost to Maintain: Find a trusted, local mechanic who is an enthusiast of Mereceds Benz. Dealer service managers reportedly work on commission.

I was very excited about the purchase of the car; however so far I have had to take it to the dealership 4 separate times for the same issue- the engine light keeps coming on and it is associated with...

I was very excited about the purchase of the car; however so far I have had to take it to the dealership 4 separate times for the same issue- the engine light keeps coming on and it is associated with the care shaking and having trouble with acceleration. Needless to say this does not make me happy; particularly since this is a luxury car- you would expect this with a car that is not heavily advertised with quality as its focus.

Pros

Styling: Styling, Brand, Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy: Good Gas Mileage
Technology and Entertainment: Bluetooth ready for Navigation, Phone and Stereo

Pros: Multiple vehicles to test drive and literally compare side by side. The sales personnel allowed me to test drive multiple vehicles of the same model and as close to the year as possible, compare...

Pros: Multiple vehicles to test drive and literally compare side by side. The sales personnel allowed me to test drive multiple vehicles of the same model and as close to the year as possible, compare then, and then allowed me to make the best selection. Their was NO PRESSURE at all during my time there and the staff remained professional, friendly, and trusting. They even explained the extended warranty and broke down all the fine print. I would shop their again.

Pros

Cabin Noise: Nice quite riding.
Safety: Multiple airbags and great reviews
Reliability: Known for lasting a long time with proper maintenance

Cons

Cost to Maintain: It's foreign. So it's going to just cost more to maintain.

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Almost perfect, except for turbo lag

Almost perfect, except for turbo lag

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So Far Not So Good

So Far Not So Good

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Wonderful selection

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