1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 280E review from Australia and New Zealand
"A pleasure to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering box overhaul.
Heater/demister corroded - disconnected.
Starting problem after a short trip.. eg., a short trip to the local grocery.. sometimes you have to wait 10 minutes before it will start for the return journey.. there is no spark delivered to the distributor.. definitely an electrical problem.
General comments?
This is an incredible car for its age. The motor has never been overhauled, and although it is a little bit of a growler around town (not to mention quite thirsty), out on the highway, the turbine like qualities of this magnificent in line six come into play.. it's smooth and quiet and unfussed.. seemingly perfectly balanced at any speed over 100km/hr right up to its top speed of around 215km/hr.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | double o/head cam fuel injected 2.8L six Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 420000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 445000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 220 |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2007 |