1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SD review from North America
"One outstanding motorized vehicle. An exemplary example thanks to the inventors of the first auto"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C compressor. Which still uses R12.
Rear window regulators.
Power front seat switches on door panels.
Radio not working.
Crack in rear window.
Cracked side view mirror.
The previous owner "Martha", who was the original owner, had hit this car into the garage several times so there are dents everywhere, but nothing major. Just superficial stuff.
General comments?
This car is possibly one of the best cars ever made for both urban and rural driving. The Turbo-Diesel, which is a straight 5 cylinder, lasts forever and can easily go half a million miles between overhaul.
I love the beautiful sound of its diesel engine when it is idling. I love the smell of diesel fuel in the morning.
This car looks wonderful. At this many miles. Almost everything works, including the cruise control. What is broken is the rear window regulators, a few electrical switches that are not that important, the radio, and the A/C. All of which is superficial stuff. When I bought the car, it just had a whole new transmission put in with new brakes and tires with less than 250 miles on them. What a steal for only $500 and a running Mercedes Benz that was well maintained and doesn't smoke.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1981 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| 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) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 222450 miles |
| Most recent distance | 223000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2009 |