1988 Mercedes-Benz W124 200D review from Poland
"Over-engineered beauty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Basically I had to change few bits and pieces inside the car like light bulbs, repair the drivers seat (common thing) and most recently I've done some tin-smithing job with lever opening under the door sill, and finally changed some fuel pipes, which have gone after 21 year of constant usage.
General comments?
Well, like someone said, this car is over-engineered.
It was my dream to get MB W124, and this year it finally happened. I don't care that it is 21 years old because it's well built, better than many modern vehicles.
It handles very well, and although it lacks some power (2.0 D, 75 PS) - I can feel like I'm sailing in a solid beautiful boat.
Oh well, for me it's enough to drive her at max 100km/h on Polish roads, more is not advised at all anyway :).
I can recommend this car to people who do care about aesthetics and pragmatics in their life.
The last real MB as my mechanic says about her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 470000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 485000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sunny |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2009 |