1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 280E review from North America

I got this Benz in 2000 when the car was 20 years old already.

Holds up extremely well. I purchased it for 1500 which is a great deal.

The engine was rebuilt 20,000 miles ago.

Repainted to get rid of ALL the rust.

Shocks are going soon, I can hear them.

1 flat tire and had to use the spare so far.

Engine runs smoothly and has always taken me from point A to point B.

Tranny is going because I can feel it jolt into second gear, but 3rd, 4th and 5th hit perfectly. Maybe needs to be rebuilt.

German parts run very, very high nowadays especially since it's a 1980 too.

I have always loved Mercedes cars since I was a teenager. I bought this when I was 20 years old. The car is absolutely beautiful.

I never had a problem with it besides a flat. The seats and comfort are excellent. I wish I could drive all day in this car.

One day I will buy a Kompressor, but until then, I will hold on to this.

An excellent car for the money and a wonderful collectors item. 280E's were German built and the second owner told me they shipped it over.

I haven't ever seen a 280E on the road since. This classic never dies!

If you have any questions don't hesitate to email me about my car at kevinlwc@juno.com