1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD review from North America
"Buy a wagon if you can get one- turbo or non turbo- you will not regret it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Many small things have gone wrong with this 24 year old car- it's 24 years old. Nothing that one would not expect, and nothing a person with a off the shelf repair manual and basic tools could not fix.
General comments?
When I bought the car the A/C did not function- but I changed it to R134a and charged it- two years later and it works great. Many of the rubber parts needed attention- door seals, steering linkage etc. New parts which will last another 20 years. The non turbo 5 cylinder diesel is indestructible- many last over 500K. Be sure to check all the fluid and stay on top of maint and the car ought to last forever. I bought mine for $2400 and put another $1200 into it- and there is nothing I need to do for another 5 years.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 240000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 265000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th July, 2004 |