1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D review from North America
"Going into a turn? Oh yeah, just step on it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The turbocharger went out 6 months ago.
Air conditioning system is out.
The radio has bad random reception.
General comments?
Even with the turbocharger out this car is the torquo-matic.
What the hell else has a better torque to weight ratio than this tank, a Porsche?
Just give this thing some diesel around turns and man it grips. It's great for safely driving like a maniac on back roads. The beauty is that stepping on the pedal asks for torque not horse, I can take a perfect 90 degree right at 40 mph and hardly even skid! Insane driving without all the pig attracting squealing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 275000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 288000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th August, 2002 |