1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 240D review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced water pumps myself twice.
Replaced drive line universal joints once.
Replaced brake rotors only once.
Rebuilt the front seats once.
Replaced door gaskets once.
General comments?
As an engineer myself, I have to say that this car is the best engineered vehicle that I have ever owned.
While it is not a fast car, its reliability has been beyond that of any other cars I know of, therefor I have to give it a top rating in the overall performance area.
I would only purchase a new car if it is diesel powered, and if I could be certain that it would be as reliable as my old 1979 Mercedes 240D diesel.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 1981 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L, Natural Aspirated Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 258073 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2002 |