Mercedes W123

60 discussions on MotorsForum about the Mercedes W123: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

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Don't like the time between oil changes

I purchased a used Z4 with 10k miles. The next oil service is estimated to be in another 6k miles (this may be the first oil service).I don't like going that long between changes regardless of the better quality lubricants and filters...

Looking for info on Mercedes diesel engines...

Greetings all,I'm in the market to buy a 1980s-era Mercedes 300D. I've found a good deal on one that has been modified to run on vegetable oil, but which has 248k miles.Assuming the vehicle has been properly maintained, what is the expected...

New car - drawn to the Dark Side

Hi all,I'm in the process of looking for a new car. Looking for a nice, presentable car, maybe 5 years old or so. Obvious you say - get a nice 9^5 2.3t. Sensible, roomy, comfortable.Sure, it all looks great on paper, then you drive one, and...

The rise and rise of diesel

Yesterday's review in the UK Sunday Times of a diesel vehicle gives a goodperspective on the popularity of diesel engines cars in Europe. the fact that the car reviewed is a Jaguar (and the journalistdoesn't like the shape) -- focus on the...

how far can you drive bmw without stopping?

it's a fair question, i think. could someone point me in the rightdirection?i'm gonna be moving home for good. it's a 12.5 hour drive (roughly 850miles). so, i'd like to know if there's a recommended way of handlingthe drive.i have a 1999...

repair costs on lexus vs. mercedes

First, my apologies for the cross post.I currently drive an '87 300E and am thinking about making the jump to alexus. My question is how do maintenance costs compare between mercedes andlexus. the car I'm looking at is an ES300, somewhere...

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