1982 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 300SD review from North America
"300SD model 126 is the best car Mecedes-Benz built to date"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers power window lift, sun visor panels detached, metallic silver paint has oxidized and clearcoat has burst in Southern California sunshine.
General comments?
Great car, the model 126, the simple design of the components, well built, good fuel mileage. Traded back down from 1993 300SD, model 140 after a nightmare of problems, ie: blown head gasket, air conditioner coils rubbed on chassis till breakthru, 2 weeks and $6K of work to disassemble the interior dash board to replace a $160 part! New models are maintenance service whores!
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| One word... WOW |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 215000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 253500 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 300SD |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2000 |