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by willko11
Dec 23 '99
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: reliable and classy
Cons: some parts are very expensive
The 1980 Mercedes 300D is a fantastic car. The engine is very sound and free of problems, provided you take some necessary steps. The in-line fuel filter should be transparent, this allows the driver to see any buildup that may accumulate from dirty...
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by jppetrovsky
Jan 10 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Still has the feel of luxury. Extraordinary Ride and handling.
Cons: Heavy Curb weight & Diesel mean slow acceleration (Turbo Charger initiates at 2500 RPM, too little, too late)
Have a neighbor who seems to find any and every possible way to annoy you. No problem. All you must do is purchase a Mercedes Benz 300D and be certain to start it up very, very early each morning. I assure that within one week a for sale sign will...
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by Cwike6069
Dec 19 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfy
Cons: tight in back
My dad bought this car from a friend because his old car was broken. We have about 200,000 miles on it and it still run great! The seats are leather and comfy. A bad thing about the seats are that they're really hot in the summer and really cold in the...
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by jedizeke
May 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Safety, Price, quality
Cons: no GPS. (every car should have GPS)
I am an 18 high school senior. My father purchased this type of automobile for me, so i would be able to get to point A to point B, without trouble.
Being diesel, a full tank of gas is relatively cheaper than other high priced automobiles. It...
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by tom
Aug 25 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great mileage, solid and luxurious car, cruises well.
Cons: If you do need repairs, the fees will be high. The exhaust is stinky and visible. Slow pickup.
If you're on a limited budget, you can't do much better than an older Mercedes Diesel. Mercedes are built to last, and even after 300,000, 400,000, or more miles, the Diesels roll down the highway in style. For anywhere between $3,000 and $5,000, you...
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by johnnyx
Dec 23 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: diesel reliability, inexpensive to operate s, smooth ride, long lasting well made autos
Cons: expensive to repair,
If you are thinking about buying a diesel auto there are a few things you need to ask your self
1. Do I like to drive fast?
2. Do I live in area of the country that gets cold?
If you enjoy driving fast and you like to...
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by johns1701
Jun 22 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Sweet machine, basically they have all of the features of brand new cars. despite the fact that they are around 20 years old.
Cons: have to fight off to many women.
Mercedes-Benz has always been senomonis with excellence in engineering. I am a student at Washington State University, and I studying Mechanical Engineering. The feeling by engineering professors and students alike is that this engine is the best...
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by marcohof
May 24 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Wonderful statement, "best Diesel". But, it's the truth. No other Diesel engine can run 350.000 kms and more without any problem. I'm from The Netherlands, and a 300Diesel over here means 3.0/6 cylinder. This is
absolutely the most...
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by voke_m
Apr 29 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: excellent gas mileage and long life
Cons: not that fast
The 300 D Mercedes-Benz is the most reliable car i own. I have a 1978 and it has over 300,000 miles on it. It has a 5 cylinder 2.5 liter engine. And it runs like I just bought it a week ago. The only things I've replaced are the radio and the gas...
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by stonehousellc
Jan 21 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, Luxurious, Built for the Long Haul
Cons: It don't smell to good from the outside - You know - Diesel
I like cooking in cast-iron. There is something about a skillet that weighs ten pounds that gives me confidence. You might not see the logic in that, but most of my cookware belonged to my late Grandmother and has been in constant service for close to...
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by vlindell
Jul 14 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: almost everything
Cons: expensive if you need major repair
We have had diesels in our family since 1963. I would not drive anything else. It is everything I would want in a car and that is my current 1993 300D. It is safe, exquisite workmanship and it is not what people think of a diesel that is being slow,...
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by georgiawurtele
Dec 20 '99 - Updated Dec 21 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: better car
Cons: if you don't want to be noticed.
In 1988 i bought this mercedes benz 300CD coupe I nicknamed "cedes".I loved it and you never go un-noticed.Back then was still in great condition and it still is! I've had a cadilliac we bought in 1992 ,it was a "1988"Eldorado.It's...
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by rongould
Dec 04 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Easy to maintain, inexpensive to buy, low cost to drive
Cons: expensive for major repairs
I acquired my 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300D about four years ago. At the time it had (actual from maintenance records) about 150k miles on it and was in excellent shape. I learned quickly why Mercedes-Benz has such a high customer satisfaction rating.
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by renewal2
Jul 16 '99 - Updated Oct 15 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Low purchase Price -- great value.
Cons: Diesel fuel only -- plan ahead.
The Bottom Line: Original 1999 review with an update intro. I still say, buy a D but the days when you can are waning.
Below find the first review I ever write for epinions, one of the few writers' spots that has actually managed to survive. If I could change the title I would have it say GO FOR THE OLD D's (UPDATED October, 2003) and it would be about a 1983 Turbo Di ...
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by mbvk
Nov 22 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: positive in what you pay for it and for what you spend for maintenace.
Cons: Back seat room a bit narrow if the front passanger sits pretty comfortably.
The Bottom Line: TAKE IT IF YOU FIND IT IN GOOD SHAPE
I bought a used (1991) MB 250 Diesel a couple of years ago and it still looks great. Driving it is a real melody although it has some 230.000 km on its odometer. The driver's seat is comfortable but the back passanger feels pretty shrinked in his/her ...
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