1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300 SDL review from North America
"Great car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Kick-down switch needed replaced soon after I bought the car. $20.
General comments?
I love everything about this automobile. At 22 years old and 340,000 miles it has held up exceptionally and it runs great. The MB603 diesel in my opinion is the best in performance and duration. I saw one the other day with twice the mileage of mine and the owner said he has yet to even think about rebuilding the original motor yet. I guess my SDL is just "broken in" so to speak. The only thing I can't figure is for a car that cost 50k new why in the world didn't they put a cup holder in the darn thing... -CAG.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 250000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 340000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ6 |
| Date of Entry | 24th March, 2008 |