1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D review from North America
"Definitely the best car ever for $1500"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Lock cylinder stuck in crank position once, I just took it out and use a screwdriver. I'll get a replacement soon.
The valves need adjustment a lot in order to keep it running just right. This is easily done.
Change the oil a lot. This car likes new oil.
General comments?
I love this car, at first it ran terribly slow, but then I gave it an Italian tune-up, where you run it really fast up steep hills, and it burned all the carbon out of the prechambers and now this car rules.
The handling and ride quality are very nice.
The motor sounds really kewl it's very tight.
I have never thought I'd find a 4 speed 300D, this is the first one I have seen. The dealer told me it was imported from Germany as a German model, and it has in the door jamb a plate with a VIN number assigned by the California Highway Patrol. A unique car.
Has power windows, which are tinted really dark.
The body is straight and without rust.
Only fifteen hundred dollars, not bad.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 162000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 505 |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2002 |