1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 300TDT review from North America
"Mercedes engineering at its best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed upper control arm bushings
Sunroof drains clogged
Cracked vaccum lines.
General comments?
Hands down the best car I have ever owned. I picked up this car from a dealer that got it cheap at auction because it was sideswiped. After the body was repaired and painted It looks and runs like new. I have always wanted a MB since I was a kid, and now I have one. The car rides incredibly smooth and turns a lot of heads even for a station wagon. It's a definite keeper.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1983 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 197000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Grand Caravan |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2005 |