1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SD review from North America
"The inventor of the automobile has truly built one of the most reliable cars in the world!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Battery drained; needed replacement due to short, fixed short.
Replaced guide rods.
Replaced air filter mount bracket.
Replaced valve cover gasket.
Replaced rear wheel bearings.
General comments?
This car is a tank! It's so reliable! I drove it from California to Texas with no problems. This car is amazing, and even if it's old, it's still a Mercedes! And looks good! The best manufacturer of diesel engines in the world hands down!
The interior needs some work, i.e. the seats are worn, dash is cracked, passenger side window won't go down, but that I will fix with time.
The paint is still shiny after all these years. The clear coat is peeling from some of the hood in small patches, but again, that can be fixed. The body is straight as an arrow.
Rear window leaks water in hard rain, but a new rear glass gasket and glass will solve that (common problem on these.)
I would buy a Mercedes Benz diesel of the 80's anytime!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 250000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 255000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 12th June, 2007 |