1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 230E review from Australia and New Zealand
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car.
When I purchased this car it had a noisy fuel pump, which I soon replaced and the air-conditioning is not always cold.
This car's diff is a bit noisy and annoying, and it doesn't run turbine smooth, which I'm not sure if it's meant to anyway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 320000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 345000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 19th March, 2003 |






