1979 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 d review from Portugal
"If you are tired of expensive car problems, buy one of these, it is cheap and good"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small things... like bulbs, brake pads, broken manual window lever, Clutch failure (all very inexpensive repairs).
Seats had to be rebuilt because this was used as a taxi...
Starter had to be rebuilt-75 euros at a Bosch authorized dealer.
General comments?
Extremely reliable and inexpensive to repair. This 240 diesel engine seems to be indestructible.
Very good suspension and very good braking system (front and rear ATE system).
There is no smoke in annual inspections, and the engine can run on diesel fuel with vegetable oil added at a ratio of 20%.
This is not a fast car, but it is reliable, incredibly reliable...
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| The best car I've ever owned! |
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| Comfy, cheap, fun classic! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1979 |
| Year of manufacture | 1979 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 cc Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 1787000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 1834000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W123 |
| Date of Entry | 27th May, 2006 |