1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 review from North America
"The greatest automobile ever built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Basic wear out parts.. timing chains, ball joints brakes a/c.
General comments?
I bought this car NEW in 1982 and now have passed the HALF MILLION mile mark and thought I should celebrate with a review it has never broken on the highway and left me stranded I have always maintained it and replaced parts as needed including timing chain every 100,000 miles or so as of today each original item works a/c sunroof vacuum doors all of it. Yes I have replaced them here and there, but what a car well worth it it has paid for itself over and over. The engine or trans has NOT been rebuilt. Regualr maintenence pays with these cars. What a car. Would drive it anywhere.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 500000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 300d |
| Date of Entry | 15th October, 2004 |