Faults:

When I first purchased the car 18 months ago, the air-con and the cruise control were not working. I had these fixed immediately and they have been working perfectly. The only cost I have incurred since has been to replace a distributor cap. This car is extremely reliable and well-built. All electrics and motors work perfectly. I paid top-dollar to buy an above-average condition model and have been rewarded with very low running costs.

General Comments:

I dreamed of owning a car like this in 1985 when it was released. Nineteen years later I was able to afford one and 18 months into ownership, I am amazed at how well it runs. Its power is more than adequate and the ride, handling, braking and comfort are sensational. It feels like a sturdy and safe car and I wouldn't want to be in anything less. It's still a head turner with a timeless shape and beautiful balance and proportion.

Faults:

Radiator replaced at 162,000, but that was my mechanics fault.

Alternator went out and replaced at 165,000.

Notorious rocker click started at 170,000.

General Comments:

For the cars massive stature it drives like a sports car.

Lots of power, made for the Autobahn...

Gas mileage is dreadful, 14 MPG.

For an '85 it has move options that most new cars do.

Comfortable to drive for extend periods.

Cockpit layout is perfect.

Mercedes forgot about only one thing, the stereo. Better stereos are being put in Kias.

Lots of room, will accommodate a tall/big person easily.

Parts, for the most, are cheaper then expected.

Faults:

Muffler and tailpipe broke after I had just gotten a tire changed and didn't realize that the suspension had dropped. I backed out of the garage and the muffler hit the ground and broke.

Hydraulic suspension became very rough.

Electronic fuel controller stopped working.

Front tires started to wear unevenly (suspect ball joint problems).

Car has a wobble when driving between 120-140km/h.

General Comments:

This car is twice the size of most cars on the road, and can still beat everything except a motorcycle to 100km/h from a standstill.

It has excellent brakes; it can stop unbelievably quickly.

It has the ability to pass 3-4 cars at a time on the highway, e.g. can accelerate rapidly from 80km/h to 160km/h while passing.

It has a huge cabin and large trunk as well.