1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 review from Sri Lanka
"It is amazing that a car of this age gives me much comfort and performance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only 3 months of usage.
Water fan leaked. Replace cost was US$32.50.
Radiator leaked. Got it rectified from a third party repairing company.
General comments?
Comfort is the main thing I wanted to point out. Previously I have used Peugeot 305, Peugeot 405 and Nissan Serena respectively. W123 gave best comfort among those.
Reliability is also high.
Good looking should also be mentioned, I believe.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1980 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 200D Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 158101 miles |
| Most recent distance | 159010 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Serena |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2004 |