1976 Mercedes-Benz W116 450sel review from Australia and New Zealand
"A beautiful,well engineered car that can give much pleasure and reliable service"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear suspension needed replacing.
Sun roof seal failed and leaked water.
General comments?
My W116 is very nimble for a big car and is very manoeuverable, with a small turning circle.
Handles very well and is safe and easy to drive.
Is very comfortable, quiet and they always look very classy. Shop around and be prepared to pay extra for one that is in top condition, it will save you money in the long run as parts and dealer service can be quite expensive. If maintained well they represent good safe motoring value. If you are going to buy one, my advice is to spend the money to get a dealer to check it out before you purchase as they know what to look for and how much a fault will cost to fix. Get a good one with no rust, manual windows with low kms, they are around.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5 liter V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 360000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 405000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2004 |