1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD review from North America
"Built like a tank!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed new axles and ball joints and general going through.
General comments?
Simply the most reliable and economical car I have had. I spend the money and money too take care of it. It's a west coast car with NO rust. It has taken care of me!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | OM617 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 9th February, 2005 |