1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 300d review from North America
"Great Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Air Conditioning needs freon and it costs too much to buy the freon.
The motor mounds have been replaced.
The motor would run when shut off.
The Tac is not working.
General comments?
It has a lot of miles on the motor and continues to run great.
The clock still works and keeps good time.
The seats are still perfect.
The sunroof works perfectly.
The paint is pretty good, but is beginning to fade.
Body is perfect and the wheels still look great.
The cabin is good, but I am very big and it is hard to get in and out of.
The trunk leaks a little.
The seats are very comfortable.
Is too slow on the take off, but is great on the roadway.
Gas mileage is very good.
Sometimes hard to find Diesel gas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 289000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 346000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Aerostar |
| Date of Entry | 20th February, 2008 |