1984 Mercedes-Benz W123 300 Turbo Diesel review from North America
"A luxurious, prestigious, reliable steal"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The sunroof stopped working at about 230K.
Needed new rear brake lines at about 230K.
General comments?
An incredible car.
Built like a tank, and built to last.
This car will cruise at triple digit speeds (yes, no kidding) for hours on end, and deliver good around town driving in comfort. I can't believe this car. 240K and still no real problems beyond normal maintenance. Plus, with a sunroof, a decent aftermarket sound system, and tires worth driving on you're dealing with a serious cruiser. Not to mention it has the "I work at an embassy" look to it.
Its kind of a sleeper cool car if you're image minded.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 227000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 236000 miles |
| Previous car | MG BGT |
| Date of Entry | 7th December, 2003 |