1988 Mercedes-Benz W124 200 review from Sweden
"Comfortable and economical"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas pump at 42000km
Rear axis broke off at 46000km
W124´s tend to rust a lot
Minor oil leakage
Noisy "ticking" hydraulic valve lifters and camshaft
Bad suspension
General comments?
Positives:
Comfortable highway cruiser that looks good
Very reliable, especially in the winters
Good heating
High quality materials
Relatively easy to repair and maintain
Low fuel consumption
Negatives:
Slow
Rust!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 48000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th August, 2006 |