Kick-down switch needed replacing.
Fuses kept blowing (linked to kick-down switch).
Dashboard lights needed replacing.
Ongoing oil leak below rocker cover.
Rad needed new core.
Fuel leak - pipe from tank to pump corroded.
I brought this car from England to Ireland as I wanted one for years. The shape is beautiful, and the pillarless windows are a bonus. Also love the tan upholstery. It needed some work to pass the NCT (=MOT), but nothing serious.
Good acceleration, but sorely let down by only having a 4-speed auto box. Thus engine noise is loud at high speed. Hate the wiper switch - needs funny hand acrobatics.
An affordable classic, parts readily available and plenty of expertise around because of the ubiquitous saloon.
14" alloy wheels let the styling down slightly, but no other alloys will look good on it.
The suspension isn't up to Irish roads, but I can't afford a Hummer.
Yes, I agree with this review, however I recently changed to the 280CE and found the extra grunt superb for the hilly Irish Roads. I also found much improvement over the softer shocks that are in the 230 compared to my 280. And I rebuff any claims that this is a poor mans classic car, and the constant jokes about the "hula hoop" steering wheel, which in my belief adds an endaring characteristic to this classic.
This review is very good. Except for the comment on the rims. I drive a w123 200d and I have mounted the standard MB SLK rims, with 205-16 tires. I believe this is a pretty good alternative for the standard w123 rims!
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