1988 Mercedes-Benz W124 300 CE review from North America
"The mechanic will have it more than you will"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I begin? Let's see... The A/C never blew really cold, even after it was repaired. Thank God it didn't need a complete overhaul, that would have been over $2,000.
What really killed this car was gaskets. They just dry rot.
Engine mounts $300.
Oil seal $400.
Transmission seal $500.
A/C $500.
Head gasket $500.
Water pump $500.
"Maintenance" $1,000.
General comments?
That was one expensive car to keep up!
Gas mileage wasn't very good either. 18 MPG around town, and requires premium. My Toyota Avalon gives 25 around town and uses regular.
I would not buy another one, but I hear MB diesels are great cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3 litre gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2001 |