PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - 87 300D Worth it, or is it just waitng for $ to be dumped into it?

Luke · #2 01-13-2005, 02:16 PM

I'd pass just because of the torn seats and cracked dash. There are nicer examples to be found for only a bit more money. All old MB's are potential money pits, but they are cheaper than driving a new car and are very reliable if you keep on them. Routine maintenance is simple, inexpensive, but M U S T be performed lock clockwork. Early cylinder heads on the W124 have known weaknesses. Do a forum search to find the details. Bottom line is that a W124 can be an excellent value and reliable (and FUN - stellar driving cars) daily driver, but take the time to start with a really nice example first.