Mercedes-Benz 200-300 W123 Series Saloon (1976 - 1986) 280 E 4d Auto (W123) (1982/Y) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
i like good reliable old cars.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
think its great, mafia car lol.
Would you buy this car again and why?
yeah, but would have to have the same engine 2.8 straight six.
What are you likely to buy next?
dailmer/jaguar, or another mercedes, and another one of these but a coupe verison
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£600
When did you buy the car?
April 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
yeah, got the car half price
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
one of the best mercedes ever made
What was the dealer like?
ok, nothing special
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
not the greatest in the wet due to being rear wheel drive. can be alittle boat like in corners. huge amounts of power. no problems in over taking. ive seen one doing 150mph
What's it like to park?
one of the easiest cars ive had to park belive it or not.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
needed new battery, and one of the rear electric windows stopped working, commom for a car of this age.
What's most practical about your car?
engine is extremely reliable. i know of one thats covered 2,200,000 miles and yes thats over 2million miles.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
electric sunroof, and power steering.
