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Originally Posted by kdbcom Mike did this influence you towards the B class as having had good service from the Peugeots previously I am surprised you didn't go for the Peugeot 807 (if it's available in Canada) |
I don't like vans really, and the B isn't really a van, or at least not as van-like as the horrible looking Peugeot 807! Peugeot hasn't sold cars in Canada since 1991, so we've been cut loose from their gape-mouthed lineup of new cars (why did they stop using Pininfarina?)...if they were still here, I'd have likely gone for a B-Class, or perhaps a 307 SW if I felt like taking a reliability risk.
I like the look of the B, the feel of it, the utility (it's like a large hatch/estate wagon), the handling is good for a tall vehicle and what the hell, it was time to try on a Benz as an ownership prospect. The reduction of the car's price in Canada was what tipped the balance.
I am really looking forward to getting mine. I've still not seen Horizon Blue Metallic in the metal yet. I hope we like it.

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2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200

2005 smart fortwo cdi pulse cabriolet, loaded

1966 Peugeot 404 Coupé Injection
1989 Peugeot 405 DL, 366,000 km