1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 review from North America
"One of the best purchase I have ever made"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The vacuum door lock does not work properly. However, I can go along with this.
The temperature gauge prabably shows the wrong reading. The mechanic asked to replace that.
Driver's seat is a bit worn.
General comments?
Though it accelerates slow, this heavy machine makes me feel like I am inside a TANK. The feeling of safety is unparalleled and the driving experience I never enjoyed before. And surely the pleasure of roaming in MB.
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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 | 240D diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 131000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 2nd December, 2002 |