1987 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300 SDL Turbo review from North America
"Mercedes quality at its best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major to report so far; just regular oil changes every 3,000 miles.
General comments?
No matter how much I drive it, it never lets me down. It is every bit as reliable as my old 300SD.
This car is very fast, too. It goes like a big gas V8 while returning a fuel range of 25-32 miles per gallon all year round!
As long as you keep your diesel exercised and maintained properly, they will run forever!
* Nothing beats a W126 Mercedes S-Class for quality; not a W220, nor even a W140 (I know, I've driven them both).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre I6 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 225000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 270000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
| Date of Entry | 14th February, 2003 |