1983 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300 SD review from North America
"Great car for just a couple of dollars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Had the calipers rebuilt and the A/C rebuilt at 246000.
General comments?
Super comfort and it handles better than all the cars I have had in the past. It's like having a real car and not a toy. You feel like there is a lot of steel around you.
I heard diesels were slow, but this one really takes off. The engine had been really taken care of. The Rav4, which I got new, was the most uncomfortable car ever.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 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 | 246000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 251000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota RAV4 |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2003 |