1987 Mercedes-Benz W124 300TD review from North America
"Just love these cars!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Usual stuff... A/C vacuum on middle & lower vents. Rear windows do not always work, switch not regulator & rear hatch leaks like there is no tomorrow.
Drivers seat has a rip. (Tex).
Had to have the rear suspension rebuilt. VERY costly, but rode like a nasty truck. No way to by-pass the MB system with air shocks.
General comments?
LOVE this car. Bought original car with a blown #6 cylinder. Car sat until a new motor came along. That motor came out of a 1987 300 d that I just bought and was totaled in front of my home.
We were able to take the motor out (Had been rebuilt 35k miles before accident) put in the wagon with no problem. Bolted right in & fired RIGHT up! She needed new glow plugs, injector hoses, rear breaks & starter. Loaded up the old A/C freon and it works great!
Paint is great (except hood) 2 rust spots, (FL car original) put on new 2000 c class chrome wheels.
Car is pulling between 22-25 mpg. Losing a small amount of HP with bio & will not run it again.
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| Timeless handsome great handling reliable bullet!!! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 245000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 270000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler PT Cruiser |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2009 |