1985 Mercedes-Benz W123 from North America - Comments

9th Jul 2005, 23:57

"Very safe and reliable"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Air conditioner stoped blowing.

Vacum locking system does not work.

Car shakes violently, anyone know what causes this.

I can pull the key out of the ignition even when I'm doing 80mph.

Shocks squeak.

Slow to shift into reverse.

Slow to go into 2nd gear.

Car will not start sometimes when in park and I have to put the car into neutral to get it to start. Anyone know what causes this.

General comments?

Aunt owned the car and gave it to me for my 16th birthday. This car is very slow, but once that turbo kicks in it can boogie. Passes many newer cars on the freeway. Most people think a car without air conditioning must be hell, but I live right on the coast in southern California. Open the windows and sunroof and drive like a bat out of hell and you have your own air conditioner. Seats are comfortable and rear leg room is great. Trunk space is abundant. I would never buy another Mercedes. My mom has owned 2 newer ones a 1997 E420 and a 2001 S500 and has had nothing, but problems.


11th Jul 2005, 19:19

I suppose you shouldn't complain about a free car!

The shaking could be out of balance wheels or propeller shaft.

If it comes on or gets worse when you apply the brakes, then the discs are warped. cardoctor999@yahoo.com.


19th Feb 2006, 00:30

I wrote the review and have just completed a trip from the Los Angeles area to Louisiana and back and had no problems. Drove at 85+ mph the whole way. Car drove like a champ. The seats are great for long trips. The Fuel economy is amazing. I can't see myself ever selling this car.

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