1972 Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SEL review from North America
"Classic beauty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Leaky injection system. Rebuilt.
Becker Mexico cassette player slow. Looking for a new belt.
Air conditioner is weak. Not very effective on hot Texas days.
Rear hydro-pneumatic compensator died. Replaced with spring.
General comments?
Big, Beautiful car. V8 still strong with very little oil consumption.
Handles like a dream. Suspension still strong.
Very good acceleration for a car its size.
Drinks gas, but what the heck.
Well built, engineered car.
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| A practical classic |
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| 1971 - W108 280SE 2.8 petrol Mechanical PI Built to last and still running extremely well |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.5 Liter 8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2002 |