1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 240D review from North America
"The 240D and 300D are excellent automobiles"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing major has gone wrong with the Benz. I have only had to repair/replace little things, such as the power antenna and passenger's side heating/air conditioning vent. The cruise control does not work, but I have heard that many Mercedes Benzes of this era have their cruise control go out. The vacuum locks tend not to work after three cycles, and do not hold charge overnight.
General comments?
I love the 240D. It is equipped with the 4-speed manual transmission. This car is one of the best engineered automobiles I have ever driven. The car is simple in many aspects... but not too simple. It has all of the luxury car comforts, such as: dual-zone climate control, leather seats, power sunroof and power locks. My car does not have power windows, which is how I wanted it. The fuel mileage is great, between 23-25 miles per gallon in town. The car gets rave reviews from everyone who rides in it and I love driving it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Normally Aspirated diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 256000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 258000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2002 |