Faults:

Gas tank seam leak.

Minor coolant leak (cheap repair).

Heated seat relay. $25 for a used part on eBay that works perfectly.

Rear windshield delamination caused the rear defroster to not work on the top half. New windshield replaced for about $200.

Chrome insert from front bumper rusted; replaced with NOS.

Rear power window motor replaced with a used part.

Hood insulation replaced.

Fuel pump relay, $110 total parts and labor.

Fuel pressure regulator replaced due to a small gas leak. New OEM part was $280 parts and labor.

Front and rear suspension repairs, totaling under $1000.

General Comments:

The best car I have ever owned; I love it.

Cruises down the highway at 85 like a locomotive; great car for a long road trip.

Repairs have been very reasonable using an independent Mercedes mechanic.

Transmission, engine, braking, and steering are all flawless; hard to believe it's a 25 year old car with 150,000 miles.

Faults:

I have had to replace the wipers once, and it cost about $80. Parts cost a lot more for a Mercedes, but the quality of the 80s Mercedes makes it worth it, because in the end, you will have a car that runs forever.

The car would stall at the slightest tap of the gas, which was dangerous. I had to replace the EHA valve because of a small gas leak, and it has not stalled since.

The front right and left wheel bearings had to be replaced due to age. I noticed they were going bad when there was a loud buzzing noise when approaching highway speed.

A small oil leak that is fixed by pouring in a few quarts every couple months.

Except for regular servicing, new Michelin tires, and new brakes and rotors, nothing else has gone wrong.

Nothing wrong mechanically on the car. All lights and controls work well.

General Comments:

I got this car as my first car after my 17th birthday, and have enjoyed it very much! It is white, with hardly any imperfections in the paint. I keep it clean and apply tire shine regularly, and it is a real head turner. Although it is 22 years old, it still looks like a modern car, but very very impressive.

The car is very long, and like everyone says, is built like a tank. Even though it weighs over 2 tons, its 5.6 liter V8 makes it a very quick car. Even more impressive is it's geared taller for highway driving, so it's very quiet and low RPMs at highway speed.

The only con is the gas mileage. It gets worse gas mileage than a Lamborghini, literally. I get 14 - 16 driving in the city.

Overall this car is very comfortable. All seats have the seat warmer, and all seats recline. Yes, that includes the backseat. Lots.. I mean lots of leg room and a huge trunk.

Faults:

1) Power steering is leaking oil.

2) A/C pipe had to be soldered because it was leaking gas; the replacement would cost more than the car...

3) I'm not quite happy with the automatic gearbox; it changes roughly instead of being like velvet. Some progress made after the replacement of the oil, but it is not perfect.

4) I had to replace the sparkle wiring (300 Euros) because of its age.

5) I had to replace the terminal exhaust; a bath of blood, we say in Italy...

6) Radio is old and shows signs of age.

General Comments:

I bought it used for very little money, as no one wants these cars in Italy. People here say they are old-fashioned, good for gypsies and for the mob. Well, I think that gypsies and the mob have a very good taste, and 70% of people are stupid!

The car was almost perfect; no rust, no signs of wear in the interior. Perfect engine, not a single drop of oil. I converted it immediately to LPG.

Now I have a second car, as a reserve, costing me as a Fiat Punto. 11-12 liters of gasoline or 13 liters of LPG for 100 kms.

It is an absolute dream to drive. Oh well, one could say it is boring, because it makes exactly what you want, with no other scenes. It is the perfect car for hours of relaxed driving. Perfect comfort. If you want to run, to outperform other people, it is the wrong car. With it you have to be a calm gentleman.

Perfect brakes, never had better brakes on any car I drove. Good road holding. The engine has a very good torque and should last 500,000 kms or more. It is important to change the engine oil every 10,000 kms.

I think it is the most (or, at least, one of the most) elegant cars ever made.

I'm an ecologist. For the purpose of saving raw materials, I deeply like the idea of using this car for other 30 years and making 1 million kms with it, while other people buy 10 cars in the same time (cars that require raw materials, paint, energy...).