With inflation, this is a $90k car. Extremely reliable. Very well built. I got a 85 300D mint for $7k. Can’t go wrong. Most comfortable and relaxed car I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned over 100 cars.
Good Morning from germany, the home off all Mercedes W123 (;-). Let me tell you (in my bad school english...) between 1986 to 1990 i was a taxi driver in theese Mercedes W123 (200 D, 240 D). We have to work for 12 hours in it. After a few month you can't see any detail of your cab. In this time other driver become the W124 Mercedes and i wish my boss also will do this step. So many years later i remember on it with a new view. You do right ! These Mercedes are the best ever made Diesel from Mercedes Benz. Greethings from the small town Burlo. And belive me, we are a litle bit prowd, that so many people in the world like our Mercedes car's.
@@WindozeCS You didn't understand my comment. These older Mercedes cars are very easy to work on. The new one from the 2000s are impossible to be fixed all by yourself. You are forced to take the new Mercedes cars to the dealership.
Oh my Good God!! I would kill for this exact same car *in this condition!!!* I've never seen an 80s W123 in such great shape!! Heck, I'd be scared to drive it on a public road, lest someone crashes into it or something! 😂
defiantly 4 disc brakes. There is a rear drum brake that is actuated via the e-brake, but the rear two brakes are discs just like the front with a smaller caliper and pads. If it was a 1985 (at least for the usa market) you had the option of ABS. I have seen it in my friends 85 300td wagon and several w123 300sds .
Congratulation! You found an amazing one. Almost got tears in my eyes when you opened the tool bag, reminding about my own 240D driven from 81 to 89, the fall of Berlin Wall. Sir, you made a good deal!
Back in My Young Bachelor Days in San Antonio, Texas, I drove a W123 1985 300D Turbo Diesel. And had use of My Brothers 1984 500 SEL Euro specs, but My M-B model was the best ever and very economical. Since then, I've had C280 and ML320 models, again, the W123 is still the best ever. Currently, I AM seeking a W123, maybe the 280E ? But that diesel gave Me 40+mpg and no trouble ever. Congratulations ! That's a beautiful NEW car .
I have been looking for a Mercedes for months and turned down a lot cause I knew I’d fine the one... and just yesterday i bought this exact model, same year, except in the color cream you mentioned on Craigslist, I was shocked I even found it! I’m so so excited to drive it, this is a beautiful color!
Che bella!! Meravigliosa Mercedes 300D non conosco l' invidia ma di questo signore americano sono davvero invidioso per avere una Mercedes degli anni 80 così in splendide condizioni!!! COMPLIMENTI PER LA CURA E L AMORE CHE RISERVA A QUEST' AUTO
The grandparents of a buddy of mine growing up had these and I remember them vividly. Nothing like the sound of that 5cyl diesel. The vault like doors and comfort of the seats stand out. Peerless quality. The best car you can buy, in my opinion.
Wow this is the best W123 I've seen.Just amazing salute to the previous owner hands down. It's just perfection. Listen to the sound when he hits the gas. AMAZING
The biggest problem with these cars (W123 240D 300D 300TD, 300CD W126 300SD) is if someone owns a pristeen example, they know what they have and they never sell them no matter what you offer them.
Yep, I love mine to death bought it with 155k miles, services it, got new tires and took care of it. I love it and wouldn't part ways with her no matter what. I wish she was a two door coupe but I'm happy nonetheless.
If only there was a way to get these haters with such empty and miserable lives to have it impossible or very difficult to dislike good quality videos. Their only purpose on earth is to hate.
I have the 1981 Mercedes 240d with a 4 speed manual and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It is also fun to drive. Mercedes out did themselves with this car.
This is one of the best cars ever made, albeit very expensive as new. They were abundant as cabs in my country when I was a child. There are thousands still running as cabs in Morocco. For me this is the quintessential Mercedes. I think this is money well spent, take care of it, and it will retain value
Underside looks typical for a San Jose, CA area car, though oil leaks are more common. I own two. The good not mentioned: Independent Rear Suspension (handles well on curves), mechanical diesel needs no electricity (less likely to strand you). Bad points: mechanical vacuum pump parts can slide into timing chain and destroy engine, climate controls are usually erratic, transmission often shifts hard, parts are often 10x a Chevy (if even available) ex. rebuilt engine is $8500, and no cup holders! The auto transmission runs out of gears, spinning 3000 rpm at 65 mph. Seems they could have given a taller final gear with 4 speeds. Not "rear drums", but disks as you can see in the underside walk-around. Owners are slowly developing retrofit solutions to many endemic problems. I wouldn't say the best car ever designed, but because they were expensive, many were babied at the dealers by original owners. Go to PeachParts M-B Diesel owner's forum for info on repairs, even if you don't swing wrenches yourself.
William Grissom in Europe most of these comes with no aircon, no abs, no cruise control, no turbo. A 4 or 5 speed bulletproof manual. Less or no vacuum lines means less problems. They live forever here when you keep the rust away.
Back when having a Mercedes was actually something to be proud of. Only problem that Mercedes still has to this day unless you pretty much have a garage for it, never takes it through the colder climates and more then it rusts. Horribly.
The whitewalls can be turned around to the black. Mercedes sometimes supplied the car that way and the new owner decided what to do. Tires were not rotational back then
@@hank4279 I don't recall ever seeing whitewalls on a Mercedes during that time. My hometown had plenty. I thought it was odd they didn't as I loved whitewalls back then. Also, look at promotional videos and photos from the era.No whitewalls. In fact, no european cars had whitewalls that I can remember.
@@DCGuy1997 ah you were just a baby then so your memory is not there. Mercedes whitewalls when ordered was a specific code on the build sheet. Whitewalls in general were popular back then even on US cars
@@hank4279 ha! There were several on my block alone. One neighbor had 4! But here they are: A 76 300D(Green/green), 79 300D (light ivory/brown), 3 79 300SD's (silver/black, white/blue, red/cream, an 81 300SD black/tan, an 84 300DT(gray/palomino) and 85 300DT (light ivory/palomino). We had a 77 300D (gray/cream). My friends parents had them too. I could list the other ones in town but would get tired of typing. None had whitewalls. And I don't recall seeing any at the dealer. I loved cars and was well aware of features. I reminded a high school friend at our 30th reunion that her mom had an 82 Olds Custom Cruiser diesel (tan/burgundy) but she didn't believe me. Called her aunt and she confirmed I was right. Trust me. My memory is crystal clear when it comes to cars of that era. :)
I was just a 10 or 11 yo child back in 76 but i do remember some of these models coming new with ww tires a neighbor bought one new and it came with them from the factory
Keep an eye on the block for a hairline crack between cylinders 5 & 3 (order is: 12453) this is between the two cylinders furthest to the rear while the engine is sitting in the car. Easier to detect on the earlier models. On the later ones the turbocharger masks the problem.
The 300 turbo diesel engine five cylinders is the most powerful engine ever made . It's a real monster . I had one like this car but with 7seats . It was my life love
what a score...perfect car, prefect condition great color combo...I am jealous,,,if it were mine I would flip the White walls in with those wheels..WW look great with the old hub caps the alloys look great black wall
John Handy: All the Diesels from that era were Low-Pressure Indirect- Injected Diesels...utilizing the Ricardo Process : Stainless Steel swirl combustion chamber bankrolled by Peugeot. It's why all Diesels then,smoked like hell under load....and did not make much power until the advent of High Pressure Direct Injection Diesels.......which made twice the Torque and 1 1/2 more Power in later years. They (W123) were well made cars in the day......but a Peugeot 604/505 Turbo Diesel..beat them in ride quality,reliability,....and especially noise-suppression from road and engine noise entering the passenger compartment. A Intercooled 106 horsepower 2.5 Peugeot Indenor 505 Turbo Diesel with a 5 Speed would run circles around a 300D TD back then...and get way better MPG.
Many years ago I saw a man putting kerosene into his 505 so I asked him whether it didn't lack proper upper lubricants and ran too hot. He said it was all he had used for the previous 350K miles! Said it was the most reliable car he had ever owned.
I tried to buy one in decent shape for so long now but no luck whatsoever so far...they are gone gone gone...only ratcars and rust left....i wish i had a time machine to go back and buy 3 or more!
One more thing. Put diesel additive in the fuel tank every second fill up if you can. The car will purr like a kitten and last so much longer. It will literally almost eliminate the shake after A few months.
hello from Canada. Very smart muve to buying an old mercedes Benz diesel.. in pristine condition. New cars this day's are purely made. Plastic and electronic garbage
That thing is nice, your daughter has good taste in cars. I've had 3 of them, my mom and dad have had 4, my brother had 1, my sister had 1, grandparents had 3, aunt and uncle had 3. We love them. If you do your maintenance then they should last about forever. Lol
I'm sorry but the words "Mercedes Benz parts" and "cheap" are an oxymoron like "jumbo shrimp". And finding a mechanic, still alive, that understands the complex vacuum system that runs the door locks, transmission shift, climate control and power brakes will not be an easy task. It's a beautiful car and built like a tank but the vacuum system is a nightmare. The first thing I would do is find a good used or a rebuilt vacuum pump just to have. If the pump fails and diesel gets in your vacuum lines you're in several thousand dollars worth of trouble.
Megan. You bought a wonderful car. Congrats!! I have owned 4 different w123s. And 1w124 and 1 w126. All wonderful diesels. The most I had issues with were the w123 &126turbo-diesels. Not The turbos just the items in the automobile and the transmissions in both of those because there are lots more electronics. Good running cars other than that. So if you can get a few extra parts like the window switches now and some dash piece Parts I would get them now. Before they vanish. The w123 240d slow yet delightful, of the three I have owned and my latest are always reliable and nothing goes wrong hardly ever Because they are more basic. They start even after sitting a year! So next time in the market.... the 240d if you can handle it a bit slower haha. The w124 turbo 2.5 is amazing too. Even better than the 300d w123. IMHO. However yours looks showroom. Keep it babied and it will be a stylish classic auto for many years to come.
Though as a European I dislike the US version of the W123, with the weird headlights and bumpers and the heating automatic that always breaks down, but this is a beautiful car! Beautiful color combination and just like all US cars filled with luxurious options. Make sure you protect it from the harsh sun, that is what kills these cars in the US, as a classic Mercedes specialist I have seen many US cars and their interior and paint were all completely destroyed by the sun.
Most of us in the USA love our versions. The headlights give it character and personality. Euro headlight look soulless to me. Our bumpers add elegance but also at the same create a more rugged look. Euro bumpers make the car look stunted or unfinished.
That's called midnight blue with the palomino interior same as my '85 California which I wouldn't trade for a 2019 anything. One thing is the '85's had a higher ratio rear end that lowered the highway RPMs.Love it.
I have this same car , except it has the European headlamps instead. Unfortunately, it is a beater car. The a/c doesn’t work, paint, rubber and trim is cracked and oxidized. I still like it though.
Wow! Fantastic find. I had an 85 back in the early 2000s. I had 4 wheel disk brakes you should to. Can I ask what you ended up paying for it? Whatever it was I'm sure it was worth it. I have a 2001 e320 now. Nothing like my 85.
My..God...what an incredibly beautiful w123. If only all cars today were required to be built at least as strong and honest as these cars were. (I guess then we would live in a different sort of world as it relates to capitalism tho). But anyhow, a fun thought experiment! haha! From one proud w123 owner to another, enjoy it but make sure to maintain it properly to ensure a long life on such a wondrous vehicle. Cheers and thanks for the insightful video!
Two things: 1) How much did you pay? 2) At this point, 33 years out, it would be ashame to make this a 'daily driver' car, because it is too clean. It is so close to showroom quality that it would take very little to make it a show car -- and keep it that way.
With inflation, this is a $90k car. Extremely reliable. Very well built. I got a 85 300D mint for $7k. Can’t go wrong. Most comfortable and relaxed car I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned over 100 cars.
Nonsense .you have a better chance of winning the powerball lottery. You snowflakes are insufferable .
Remembering 1992
I bet you’re the life of any party
Crying in 2024 😢
@@Remembering-rq6siI drive with windows up😮😂
It looks as if it came from the dealer few days. Its that well maintained. Salute to the previous owner.
The best car has ever made in whole world
Yes it is for sure.
Good Morning from germany, the home off all Mercedes W123 (;-). Let me tell you (in my bad school english...) between 1986 to 1990 i was a taxi driver in theese Mercedes W123 (200 D, 240 D). We have to work for 12 hours in it. After a few month you can't see any detail of your cab. In this time other driver become the W124 Mercedes and i wish my boss also will do this step. So many years later i remember on it with a new view. You do right ! These Mercedes are the best ever made Diesel from Mercedes Benz. Greethings from the small town Burlo. And belive me, we are a litle bit prowd, that so many people in the world like our Mercedes car's.
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Yes, but not anymore. Now They are unreliable pieces of junk that only the dielership can fix.
@@WindozeCS You didn't understand my comment. These older Mercedes cars are very easy to work on. The new one from the 2000s are impossible to be fixed all by yourself. You are forced to take the new Mercedes cars to the dealership.
@Filips May oh woops. my bad. U right. I wouldn't own a mercedes made after the 90's
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Oh my Good God!! I would kill for this exact same car *in this condition!!!* I've never seen an 80s W123 in such great shape!! Heck, I'd be scared to drive it on a public road, lest someone crashes into it or something! 😂
defiantly 4 disc brakes. There is a rear drum brake that is actuated via the e-brake, but the rear two brakes are discs just like the front with a smaller caliper and pads. If it was a 1985 (at least for the usa market) you had the option of ABS. I have seen it in my friends 85 300td wagon and several w123 300sds .
My mother is original owner of 1982..300 D . You are correct on the brakes.
Yes, rear discs too but not ventilated like the front. The drum brakes are the parking brakes only.
😅@@karlp8484
Congratulation! You found an amazing one. Almost got tears in my eyes when you opened the tool bag, reminding about my own 240D driven from 81 to 89, the fall of Berlin Wall. Sir, you made a good deal!
Mercedes, nothing but the best! Greetings from Germany! ;)
Back in My Young Bachelor Days in San Antonio, Texas, I drove a W123 1985 300D Turbo Diesel. And had use of My Brothers 1984 500 SEL Euro specs, but My M-B model was the best ever and very economical. Since then, I've had C280 and ML320 models, again, the W123 is still the best ever.
Currently, I AM seeking a W123, maybe the 280E ? But that diesel gave Me 40+mpg and no trouble ever.
Congratulations !
That's a beautiful NEW car .
I have been looking for a Mercedes for months and turned down a lot cause I knew I’d fine the one... and just yesterday i bought this exact model, same year, except in the color cream you mentioned on Craigslist, I was shocked I even found it! I’m so so excited to drive it, this is a beautiful color!
It was the best color...well smoked silver was nice, too.
I hate listening to these engines through a cell phone speaker. They always sound like they're nailing, even when they aren't. Nice car!
Che bella!! Meravigliosa Mercedes 300D non conosco l' invidia ma di questo signore americano sono davvero invidioso per avere una Mercedes degli anni 80 così in splendide condizioni!!! COMPLIMENTI PER LA CURA E L AMORE CHE RISERVA A QUEST' AUTO
I have a 300SD. Amazing build quality!
Take that keychain off! You'll scratch the dash near the starter.
I can't believe how well preserve it is! Unbelievable...
*Всем владельцам Mercedes здоровья и благополучия ! 👍😎 Были W201,W140, теперь W124, 86 г "рождения".*
congratulations ... that car was my dream since I was a child ... it's wonderful ... just to enjoy driving a classic mercedes benz
The grandparents of a buddy of mine growing up had these and I remember them vividly. Nothing like the sound of that 5cyl diesel. The vault like doors and comfort of the seats stand out. Peerless quality.
The best car you can buy, in my opinion.
Completely agree
Esta impecable su 123 lo felicito precioso auto... yo creo la mejor carroceria de mercedes....
Wow this is the best W123 I've seen.Just amazing salute to the previous owner hands down. It's just perfection. Listen to the sound when he hits the gas. AMAZING
A fantastic car as all the W123 / W 124 Mercedes-Benz. Take care of your beautiful car !
The biggest problem with these cars (W123 240D 300D 300TD, 300CD W126 300SD) is if someone owns a pristeen example, they know what they have and they never sell them no matter what you offer them.
Yep, I love mine to death bought it with 155k miles, services it, got new tires and took care of it. I love it and wouldn't part ways with her no matter what. I wish she was a two door coupe but I'm happy nonetheless.
Mine is a C123. Love the style of it.
If only there was a way to get these haters with such empty and miserable lives to have it impossible or very difficult to dislike good quality videos. Their only purpose on earth is to hate.
Another great M Benz sedan 🚘 diesel car! 😀🚘😘 Mike from Missouri
I have the 1981 Mercedes 240d with a 4 speed manual and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned. It is also fun to drive. Mercedes out did themselves with this car.
This is one of the best cars ever made, albeit very expensive as new. They were abundant as cabs in my country when I was a child. There are thousands still running as cabs in Morocco. For me this is the quintessential Mercedes. I think this is money well spent, take care of it, and it will retain value
Underside looks typical for a San Jose, CA area car, though oil leaks are more common. I own two. The good not mentioned: Independent Rear Suspension (handles well on curves), mechanical diesel needs no electricity (less likely to strand you). Bad points: mechanical vacuum pump parts can slide into timing chain and destroy engine, climate controls are usually erratic, transmission often shifts hard, parts are often 10x a Chevy (if even available) ex. rebuilt engine is $8500, and no cup holders! The auto transmission runs out of gears, spinning 3000 rpm at 65 mph. Seems they could have given a taller final gear with 4 speeds. Not "rear drums", but disks as you can see in the underside walk-around. Owners are slowly developing retrofit solutions to many endemic problems. I wouldn't say the best car ever designed, but because they were expensive, many were babied at the dealers by original owners. Go to PeachParts M-B Diesel owner's forum for info on repairs, even if you don't swing wrenches yourself.
William Grissom in Europe most of these comes with no aircon, no abs, no cruise control, no turbo. A 4 or 5 speed bulletproof manual. Less or no vacuum lines means less problems. They live forever here when you keep the rust away.
This epic car has 90% of it's life left in it.
Back when having a Mercedes was actually something to be proud of. Only problem that Mercedes still has to this day unless you pretty much have a garage for it, never takes it through the colder climates and more then it rusts. Horribly.
Things that can survive a nuclear fallout:
1. Cockroaches
2. Volvo 240
3. Mercedes 300D
Hahaha
Toyota Corolla
Jews.
nokia 3310
I had a Volvo 242GL that had 500,000 miles on the body with one engine overhaul. Sadly it was left sitting and mice got into the electrical system.
In the past they made Cars, now they make Toys.
That is phenomenal. Congrats.
Gorgeous car
without the turbo, this car is another step beyond in reliability.
My 83 has stock turbo with mileage well over 250 and no play or smoke.
They're very reliable.
Nice car. Shame about the white wall tires.
The whitewalls can be turned around to the black. Mercedes sometimes supplied the car that way and the new owner decided what to do. Tires were not rotational back then
@@hank4279 I don't recall ever seeing whitewalls on a Mercedes during that time. My hometown had plenty. I thought it was odd they didn't as I loved whitewalls back then. Also, look at promotional videos and photos from the era.No whitewalls. In fact, no european cars had whitewalls that I can remember.
@@DCGuy1997 ah you were just a baby then so your memory is not there. Mercedes whitewalls when ordered was a specific code on the build sheet. Whitewalls in general were popular back then even on US cars
@@hank4279 ha! There were several on my block alone. One neighbor had 4! But here they are: A 76 300D(Green/green), 79 300D (light ivory/brown), 3 79 300SD's (silver/black, white/blue, red/cream, an 81 300SD black/tan, an 84 300DT(gray/palomino) and 85 300DT (light ivory/palomino). We had a 77 300D (gray/cream). My friends parents had them too. I could list the other ones in town but would get tired of typing. None had whitewalls. And I don't recall seeing any at the dealer. I loved cars and was well aware of features. I reminded a high school friend at our 30th reunion that her mom had an 82 Olds Custom Cruiser diesel (tan/burgundy) but she didn't believe me. Called her aunt and she confirmed I was right. Trust me. My memory is crystal clear when it comes to cars of that era. :)
I was just a 10 or 11 yo child back in 76 but i do remember some of these models coming new with ww tires a neighbor bought one new and it came with them from the factory
My God this machine
Keep an eye on the block for a hairline crack between cylinders 5 & 3 (order is: 12453) this is between the two cylinders furthest to the rear while the engine is sitting in the car. Easier to detect on the earlier models. On the later ones the turbocharger masks the problem.
Great tip!
The firing order has nothing to do with the cylinder order.
The 300 turbo diesel engine five cylinders is the most powerful engine ever made . It's a real monster . I had one like this car but with 7seats . It was my life love
Very nice car I have 1985 to I am adjusting velves
Fantastic vehicle!
Beautiful car! What a find!
Perfect example very nice car..
what a score...perfect car, prefect condition great color combo...I am jealous,,,if it were mine I would flip the White walls in with those wheels..WW look great with the old hub caps the alloys look great black wall
This car is stock with 4 wheel disk brakes and the blue license plate was from a different car. 1984 had the CA with the rainbow plate.
That's a real beauty....
The car is nice too !
Nice job !
John Handy:
All the Diesels from that era were Low-Pressure Indirect- Injected Diesels...utilizing the Ricardo Process : Stainless Steel swirl combustion chamber bankrolled by Peugeot.
It's why all Diesels then,smoked like hell under load....and did not make much power until the advent of High Pressure Direct Injection Diesels.......which made twice the Torque and 1 1/2 more Power in later years.
They (W123) were well made cars in the day......but a Peugeot 604/505 Turbo Diesel..beat them in ride quality,reliability,....and especially noise-suppression from road and engine noise entering the passenger compartment. A Intercooled 106 horsepower 2.5 Peugeot Indenor 505 Turbo Diesel with a 5 Speed would run circles around a 300D TD back then...and get way better MPG.
Many years ago I saw a man putting kerosene into his 505 so I asked him whether it didn't lack proper upper lubricants and ran too hot. He said it was all he had used for the previous 350K miles! Said it was the most reliable car he had ever owned.
Very very true. Nice cars. I m from Ethiopia and we ve alot
The original owner deserves a gold medal for keeping it right intact ...kudos... How I w'd like to.own it
One Lucky Girl !
I tried to buy one in decent shape for so long now but no luck whatsoever so far...they are gone gone gone...only ratcars and rust left....i wish i had a time machine to go back and buy 3 or more!
One more thing. Put diesel additive in the fuel tank every second fill up if you can. The car will purr like a kitten and last so much longer. It will literally almost eliminate the shake after A few months.
hello from Canada. Very smart muve to buying an old mercedes Benz diesel.. in pristine condition. New cars this day's are purely made. Plastic and electronic garbage
Girl, get the best alarm/security possible
best cars ever made mercedes w111 w123 w124
And W126
👍👏👏👏👏great car
That thing is nice, your daughter has good taste in cars. I've had 3 of them, my mom and dad have had 4, my brother had 1, my sister had 1, grandparents had 3, aunt and uncle had 3. We love them. If you do your maintenance then they should last about forever. Lol
They certainly don't make them like they used to!!
@@theinnovationhandyman I agree 1,000,000%👍👍👍
Would love to own one like that, a real gem, I'm jealous :))
Clean motor!!
cant wait to finish my 84 300DT
She wanted the car version of her dad.
I'm sorry but the words "Mercedes Benz parts" and "cheap" are an oxymoron like "jumbo shrimp". And finding a mechanic, still alive, that understands the complex vacuum system that runs the door locks, transmission shift, climate control and power brakes will not be an easy task. It's a beautiful car and built like a tank but the vacuum system is a nightmare. The first thing I would do is find a good used or a rebuilt vacuum pump just to have. If the pump fails and diesel gets in your vacuum lines you're in several thousand dollars worth of trouble.
On RUclips, there are several mechanics who seem to understand (and can fix) MB problems.
You don't know nothing.
I never had a Merc with all those gadgets. Always the bare bone model.
Lucky girl. What a car!
Wow, Museum quality, congrat to your daughter, she`d be happy with it!
Megan. You bought a wonderful car. Congrats!! I have owned 4 different w123s. And 1w124 and 1 w126. All wonderful diesels. The most I had issues with were the w123 &126turbo-diesels. Not The turbos just the items in the automobile and the transmissions in both of those because there are lots more electronics. Good running cars other than that. So if you can get a few extra parts like the window switches now and some dash piece Parts I would get them now. Before they vanish. The w123 240d slow yet delightful, of the three I have owned and my latest are always reliable and nothing goes wrong hardly ever Because they are more basic. They start even after sitting a year! So next time in the market.... the 240d if you can handle it a bit slower haha. The w124 turbo 2.5 is amazing too. Even better than the 300d w123. IMHO. However yours looks showroom. Keep it babied and it will be a stylish classic auto for many years to come.
Hope she is still enjoying the car! She should join the Mercedes w123 (north america) facebook page!
Though as a European I dislike the US version of the W123, with the weird headlights and bumpers and the heating automatic that always breaks down, but this is a beautiful car! Beautiful color combination and just like all US cars filled with luxurious options. Make sure you protect it from the harsh sun, that is what kills these cars in the US, as a classic Mercedes specialist I have seen many US cars and their interior and paint were all completely destroyed by the sun.
We just buy another car
Same thing happens here in Australia, however, we don't have this model in turbo.
Most of us in the USA love our versions. The headlights give it character and personality. Euro headlight look soulless to me. Our bumpers add elegance but also at the same create a more rugged look. Euro bumpers make the car look stunted or unfinished.
Great point on the sun. In southern California the sun's blazing rays destroy the clear coat, in particular.
I cant ever find one of these in blue, very hard to find!
That's called midnight blue with the palomino interior same as my '85 California which I wouldn't trade for a 2019 anything. One thing is the '85's had a higher ratio rear end that lowered the highway RPMs.Love it.
John Wedzicha actually the color is Lapis Blue with the cream colored interior NOT palomino/date.
Lo que ya no hay
Is the daughter still available? 👀😎😁
I wish if Mercedes Benz manufacture s this model again
Yes, the very best car ever built!!!
The condition of the car is awesome.
I became exposed to the w123 cars in 1990 when i started detailing cars as a kid and have been around them ever since
Got to love the w123❤️ it’s the best
I have this same car , except it has the European headlamps instead. Unfortunately, it is a beater car. The a/c doesn’t work, paint, rubber and trim is cracked and oxidized. I still like it though.
Megan is so lucky having a daddy like you sir 👏
Ha! Thanks!
I have experienced W123 2.4 D. What you said about this car its true. Wheldon. Good on you.
Your daughter is EXTREMELY beautiful like the car.
A rare women like a rare car
Nice car😊
Thanks 😀
You zoomed in on the Power steering pump and not the A/C pump. I have one myself - AWESOME CARS!
What did you pay if I may ask
Hi👋.....the car you have is also my favorite car....And yours looks to be in mint condision. Really nice 🤩
Hey, thanks
Lucky you.That is a nice machine.
good car
Super je
Nice style
Thank you! Cheers!
Congrats, beautiful car..
Thank you! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon!
Bravo extra.
Wow! Fantastic find. I had an 85 back in the early 2000s. I had 4 wheel disk brakes you should to. Can I ask what you ended up paying for it? Whatever it was I'm sure it was worth it. I have a 2001 e320 now. Nothing like my 85.
Indeed, they're all 4-wheel disc, of course. And it's fantastic to see the cadmium plating all intact on the engine.
Best cars on the planet, and it has disc brakes not drums on the back
Best diesel ever made .
Incredible
AMAZING!!!!!!
Engine has been factory rebuilt. Check the valve cover.
Nice mercedes
Indeed!
My..God...what an incredibly beautiful w123. If only all cars today were required to be built at least as strong and honest as these cars were. (I guess then we would live in a different sort of world as it relates to capitalism tho). But anyhow, a fun thought experiment! haha! From one proud w123 owner to another, enjoy it but make sure to maintain it properly to ensure a long life on such a wondrous vehicle. Cheers and thanks for the insightful video!
No, it has 4 wheel disc brakes... not rear drums... the W123 was way advanced for its time
Is Megan still driving her 300D? How has it help up over the last 5 years?
Two things:
1) How much did you pay?
2) At this point, 33 years out, it would be ashame to make this a 'daily driver' car, because it is too clean. It is so close to showroom quality that it would take very little to make it a show car -- and keep it that way.
There are many RUclips videos from Mercedes Source Kent Bergsma and he has parts available. You have a beautiful car.
NICE!!!