Is an old Mercedes a good car?

Is an old Mercedes a good car?

Though not trouble-free, the models it produces have a reputation for longevity, classic looks, sophisticated styling, cutting edge technology, and great performance. A new model is out of the price range for most drivers. But when you buy an older Mercedes, you avoid new-car sticker shock.

Is the Mercedes 300SD diesel available for sale?

Check out these emerging classics for sale on Autotrader. 1982 Mercedes 300SD Diesel For Sale | 3.0L 5 Cylinder Diesel Motor | Automatic Transmission Shifts Perfectly | White With Gorgeous Blue Leather Interior And Wood Dash | Power Steering | Po… More Info › One Owner.

Is it possible to depreciate a Mercedes Benz?

Sure, every car will depreciate the moment it leaves the showroom, however, owning a Mercedes also means accepting that the depreciation will be larger than many other brands. We have seen several examples online of people advertising their 5-6-year-old Mercedes-Benz cars at more than 40% below the new price.

Are there any reliability problems with a Mercedes?

All Mercedes cars of the range you are looking at have reliability problems and are very expensive to repair, even by independent mechanincs. My wife has several friends whose husbands dabble in old cars; Jags, Audis, BMWs, Mercedes, etc.

What kind of engine does a post 82 300D have?

The post ’82 300D’s which had a 5-cylinder turbocharged engine are the only ones that accelerate and keep up on the highway like a normal car (the 240’s and non-turbo 300’s are slowwwwwww).

What kind of car is the Mercedes 300D?

The car: a very good Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel ‘panzer tank’. As my 18 year-old son, who prefers his 328i BMWs (obvious at that age) said: ‘if I was forced to pick one car for the rest of my life, it would definitively be my dad’s tank… there is no way it will die… it goes forever!’.

Is the 1985 Mercedes Benz 300d a classic?

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D is part of the earned legacy of ultra-robust German-engineered sedans. So when you can get strong turbodiesel classic thats also loaded with all the best features (incl… More Info ›

Is the 1983 Mercedes 300SD diesel for sale?

1983 Mercedes 300SD Diesel For Sale | Only 122,000 Miles! | Very Rare Black On Black | Only 2 Owners and With the Current Owner Since 1986! | Beautiful Condition, There Couldnt Be a Nicer One…… More Info ›

Where can I buy a Mercedes 300D Turbo?

Very clean, original 300D Turbo. This car is one owner, purchased new form Mercedes of Escondido. It has been serviced by Mercedes of Escondido or Frans at Silver Star Mercedes. This is one of the More Info ›