1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 D review from North America
"I would turn down a brand new M-B 'C-Class' in direct exchange for the 300D"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Some heat and A/C problems, but not unexpected after 25 years. A small freon leak will need repair this year, to cost about $750. Heat distribution needed work, but fixed.
Replaced the shocks about 3 years ago. Rest of suspension is fine.
No other problems, just routine maintenance.
General comments?
This is our second M-B 123, the previous was a 1981 240D manual. Loved it, but grabbed the 300 when the opportunity came along 15 years ago (I am second owner of a local car).
Get about 26 mpg since the government messed up diesel fuel by cutting out most of the sulfur, but the engine runs great and strong.
Comfort is great. Car drives and holds the road better than anything I've owned since my 64 Chevy Corvair. Seats are still very supportive.
Still on the original exhaust system.
Have had a number of folks ask "how much do you want for it?". Sorry - not for sale at any price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1984 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 300 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W123 |
| Date of Entry | 16th March, 2009 |