1983 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300sd review from North America
"There's nothing more expensive than a cheap mercedes"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seats were dead to begin with. Sagging rear suspension, water pump seal, glow plug relay, window switches, radio died, power seat switches kind of broke, air filter housing bracket 3x, funny electrical problems, vacuum pump, interior light dimmer switch, hood release, hood ornament, door pulls, rear a/c vent, brake fluid leak somewhere (I just keep topping off the reservoir).
General comments?
It's like a drug addiction, it's horrible for you, but you just keep wanting more. It's a great car, but requires A LOT of maintenance. If you are considering an old m\Mercedes you need to be able to do all of the work yourself, not mind going the junkyard for parts and have a second car. Everyone refers to Benz diesels as being reliable, and they are, but only in the sense that they will go forward no matter what. The engine will last forever... everything surrounding it however is a different story. On the plus side, the car is a cruiser, dead sexy, handles well for such a large vehicle, and safe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | om617 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 83000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 25th October, 2007 |