1990 Mercedes-Benz W124 300E 4Matic (4 wheel drive) review from North America
"Solid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The thermostat housing cracked and the upper radiator hose blew off in Ottawa (think snow and cold) in February. Good thing I noticed. The part was $24 CND but the dealer wouldn't fix it for days. I took the part and fixed it myself (it's been replaced with an all metal part that won't crack again). I have water pump and coolant tank leaks but they are not critical yet. The engine burns a lot of oil but works well. The rear window has stopped working. Generally this is a robust car. Solid. A little rust. Relatively good and has needed little in terms of repairs in the year and a half I've owned it.
General comments?
Good car. Solid and reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 140000 kilometres |
| Previous car | BMW M5 |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2000 |