Here's What I Think of Old Mercedes Benz Cars in 1 Minute
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- Old Mercedes Benz Cars. Here's What I Think of Old Mercedes Benz Cars in 1 Minute, FYI with Scotty Kilmer. Old Mercedes vs new Mercedes, which is better? Are old Mercedes reliable? Old Mercedes diesel car. Are old cars better than new cars? Old Mercedes cars explained. 1983 Mercedes Benz 300D turbo diesel car review. 1 minute tips. 1 minute car advice. This was an excerpt from one of my Live Car Talk shows where I answer your car questions Live. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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Scotty Kilmer old is gold
Scotty Kilmer These and the old Volvo's are some of the best cars ever made, I wanna get a wagon for a second car just to carry crap.
Scotty Kilmer thanks for the info!
Yes old Mercedes are very good if they are well looked after (like any car) you only need to avoid the 90s/early 2000s models because they rust really bad (more then normal) I am looking to buy a W211 tomorrow (e class) in good condition has minor rust, plan to take that away.
The 6 cilinder engines are really good, only thing is what you mentioned it has lots of electronic computers that can cause trouble wich is true afcourse.
Mine had a sbc pump replaced in 2013 wich is very important (and expensive) so i am hoping on a car without any troubles. I can buy it cheap so...
Should be careful with the W114/W115 models (late 60s early 70s) they can be huge rustbuckets (more then average) W123 showed in the picture is nice, W124 is a FUCKING TANK!!!
Those old merc's are pieces of art. Thanks for the video.
Dont say that it sounds like Mercury
Older Mercedes were truly “the best or nothing”
true
Bluetec killed Mercedes Forever
The old Benz we're pretty solid.. today not so much.
today they have issues after only a few weeks...
PLATINUM it's a conspiracy to get us all in electrics or on public transportation...
There still solid today, just not mechanically solid
Bmw M3 e46 not really...they've made expensive regular repairs part of the business model
John Hull yes what I just said, not solid mechanically but structure was they are strong so their crash tests are strong
The W123 Mercedes diesels were designed and built by engineers. Bean counters were kept out! The Mercedes 240D is still sees duty as a taxi in Africa. Parts are relatively inexpensive and abundant. Once you learn the basics of diesel maintenance and acquire a few specialized tools, you can do much of your own repairs. Love those W123 diesels!
Suzuki has some really great cars that are often overlooked
there are many W123 taxis in Berlin
I had an 80 300D non turbo.
Best car ever made. Period.
Congrats on 1.2M man.
Thanks for the support!
Good job Scotty!
1.7 now! and very well earned!
I have an old W124 diesel. It's very reliable and durable. For me it's much better than a newer Volkswagen
of course
you should saty away from new VAGs
My uncle hit a concrete wall in his 80's Mercedes convertible. It knocked him and the wall out. When he came to, he cranked the car back up and left. Lol
Those older diesel Mercedes are one of my favorite cars. I worked at a body shop back in the early 80’s in high school doing detail work. I couldn’t wait to get in a Mercedes and drive it around!
Not the big fan of late model German cars but those W123 Mercedes are tough as nails.well made and over engineered,Safe and parts are relatively cheap.
My classic is a 190E 2.3 16v. Before that i owned numerous 300D's and 240D's and used them every day, they certainly dont make em like they used to. One of my 300D's had 430 000 miles on it when i sold it, its still passing through inspections to this day! Anything newer than 2000 is not a real benz, in my book. That 300D would make a great first car, if it isnt too rusty.
how does the 190E drive?
tbh anything after w212 isn,'t a real mercedes is all plastic bluetec and electronics
Those old 70's and 80's Mercedes are great cars that rarely go wrong. But when they do, they go really, catastrophically wrong.
we still having them runing around here in morocco as taxis lmao and they still runining like champs hhh
Hassan Ali and in Canada its a fucking part time job making sure there is zero rust.
He is talking about the motor longevity
They make 1000000 + km
Rust is not the only thing to worry about, these cars are superstrong. Have seen them in poor countries, every light in the dashboard is lighting up but it still runs probably didnt had oil changes for 100.000 miles. But those W123 with diesel engines really couldn't care less.
MoroccoGamer The only thing that runs better in Morocco is six year old girls named Aisha (PBUH).
Of course older Benz weren't super car fast but they sure last a hell of a long time. Gramps owned an 82 Mercedes 240d since 82 (bought it new) and thing still drives beautifully with only 187k miles.
An old man down my street has a beige W123. He is the first owner, it's a 1977, with the 3.0 OM617. His is an NA diesel. He still drives it as his daily, and it doesn't have a spot of rust on it. He only services it at Mercedes dealers, and the last time I saw it, it had about 750,000 miles on it. He told me that he will never buy another car as long as the W123 is working.
5 Benz’s over the last 16 years ranging in model years 04-13. I had one O2 sensor repair, other than that, nothing but maintenance. I buy them a couple years used, I get the vast majority of their useful life and I don’t suffer major depreciation, relatively speaking. BMWs are the repair shop money pits.
W203 is my one and only Benz. I have 215k miles on it. Only thing that went wrong was the alternator and thermostat. Truly a solid car. Don’t know why people hate on Mercedes
truth
I went to a seminar in Toronto in 1981 on Mercedes Benz and how they were built. I also drove them and previous ones in the 70's. I can honestly say I never saw any vehicle before or since that dedicated such workmanship and quality assembly, rustproof, layers of paints and quality parts that these cars possessed. They were not cheap but were worth every penny. And their engines and transmissions ran like a fine watch. What more needs to be said. Your points are sensible and good advice. Good short commentary.
Love your channel Scotty and love these short Q and A vids as well. Thanks
A lot of them are still in service and running amazing over seas
Love the review!
im very glad you made this video on the old mercedes benz! i am really looking forward into buying one when i have my license!
Your the man scotty , if I can't figure it out and can not get a hold of my dad lol you are the next stop
Scotty has spoken !!
Mercedes Benz flip flopped on their quality. Those old ones last for ever the new ones last never.
James Braun Unless it's made in Germany. Here in the Philippines, Mercedes Benz can still have longer life than Toyotas of it's age.
@@gabrieldelacruz4278 Oh yeah those were popular here in the olden days fellow.
Thanks for the video.
The old Volvo 240s were solid reliable cars too, still see them on the road today. Most European cars were fairly reliable up until the early 90s even older Jaguars before the electrical problems came about. Now?? It’s all about the driving experience, precision tuned and closely monitored powertrain, active suspension=more sensors to fail, more plastic cooling components that will cost hundreds for 1 single part, more oil leaks and problems that often require a trip to the dealer because some shops aren’t qualified or can’t risk liability. Pretty to look at, fun to drive, can be a nightmare to work on and a rip-off to own.
I like 87-89 Caprice models; simple, cozy enough and reliable, reliable, reliable to a million miles (just maintain them and don't wait until 100k to change the ATF like the stock book might say.)
I agree with everything you said, other than the part about Jags. They've always been junk..
Almost every modern car is slowly becoming this way.
Couldn't have said it better myself
I love the TH-cam slam! Spot on!
Old Merc are almost immortal!
Yes! They will be around long after we are gone, lol!
they will survive a nuclear attack
The keyword is almost.
Imran Isak you should see mine if I go over a speed bump the car will shed about 20 pounds in rust, but i wont go over a speed bump since the top speed is 25 and can't legally get it out of the driveway
Holy mackerel! That’s the biggest cat I’ve ever seen. Did he come from Chernobyl?
My father has had a 1972 250 and a 1983 280. Loved 'em both. 👍
As always great video. The Mercedes-Benz Type 123 has been a big hit with over two million units produced. Its extreme strength makes it still very present in North and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is sometimes considered to be the most reliable car in the automobile history . The Mercedes-Benz Type 201 has also been a huge hit with over1.8 million units. It is very popular in Africa particularly in Mauritania where extremely high temperatures and sand winds do not affect it.
Saw that body being used as taxis in Barcelona in 1999. That cemented my regard for the W123.
I got a 300D got it for a grand 280,000 on it now. Hard finding a mechanic that is even close to reasonable. Love the car and the ride do some more videos on the indestructible cars. Like the Iacocca Jeeps with that bullet proof 6. Love you Thanks Jerry
Tank is the only word to describe it. An '84 300SD Turbo was my first car. I drove that thing everywhere.
This was my first car too haha great car great fuel mileage and like you said built like a tank
Make sure it is in fairly good shape and it sound like this would be an excellent car to have. I drive a 1981 240d with a 4 speed manual. They are excellent cars. If you ever want to update the AC unit Klima Works has a brand new system on the internet. Mercedes Source Kent Bergsma has many videos on youtube. He has a web site for parts and suggestions to keep it up. You can also get parts on Pelican Parts along with suggestions on how to work on them. They are considered one of the best cars ever made. I use Amsoil diesel oil for European cars and I use the cetane boost from Amsoil. I believe they were the most produced Mercedes Benz ever sold in the U.S. I see these cars still driving around and they are in good shape in over 35 years.
My grandpa had a 1985 300D that he bought used in 1991. Before he sold it the car had over 390,000 miles and it still ran great!
Awesome cars, what were the overall maintenance costs on it?
my grandpa also had an MB
They are great cars. My dad still has his 81 Merc. and I love driving it sometimes
Good advice-as usual Scotty-
Hey could you do one on old BMW cars in 1 minutes? Love your videos !
I have a w123 240D, slow but I love it!
These cars need some special preventative maintenance, but will reward you with many years of motoring!
Well said Scotty!
I love your channel
Great car Scott.
A few days ago I was in Stuttgart (Germany) where there are still older mercs that drive around and look good.
I drive a Mercedes e320 1998 love the car just got done replacing the spark plugs still running good. Base sedan.
I love the cat pillow. It caught my attention quick
Ahhh music to my ears the old true mercs 😁
Had a friend who owned one of these and took great care of it and he's exactly right... the thing lasted forever and was built like a tank. You could stand on the hood of the car and it wouldn't even flex.
I have a 1984 Mercedes 190D 2.2. Very slow but gets great gas mileage! It does have a fuel leak somewhere under the hood but it's a very slow drip. Also might need to clean off or replace the lifters because they make that loud ticking noise upon a cold start but goes away after a few seconds.
Not to mention, mine has 183k miles on it. It has a few issues but it' still kicking!
I agree, I had a friend who was notorious for destroying cars in a matter of a year or less. He got one of these on the cheap as a beater and he drove it three years in SoCal and I finally talked him into changing the oil and fixing a few albeit minor things. He ended up painting it and doing new upholstery. Man, wish Mercedes still built them like this without all the computers and troublesome gadgets that no one even uses!
What do you think about certified pre-owned cars
Old euro cars were tanks. My parents had a Volvo and I swear you could probably drive through a wall with that thing just by how heavy and all it was. Those doors weighed like a ton and I remember I could not even close it as a kid.
It was a cool car and it had mini windshield wipers on its headlights. I think my cousins have it and I sorta wanna see if I can buy it off them.
I keep expecting to see a mushroom cloud when you ring that bell hehe
My dad used to have a 300D. It was pretty solid
Hi Scotty! What you think about 90’s Mercedes Benz w140? I really want to buy with s600 engine
They're definitely like tanks
jeff okello the W123 turbodiesel doesn't break down as often as a tank! :-)
It can't squash a real tank though
Tiger tanks. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Where is that bell located at the end of your video?
Maine
i did not think this day would come
Scotty, like your videos. I have a 2000 Mercedes SLK 230 with less than 100k miles on it. It is my project car. Nothing major has gone wrong with it so far.
Taz Mod yet...
The Mercedes W123 and W124 are some of the most reliable (and beautiful!) cars ever made. I'd love to have a W123 or W124 with a stick shift.
Scotty! I'm so glad I found your channel. I just found my dream car, a 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D SUV fairly low mileage! Is it a good investment? Should this be my first car for $15,000? My entire family is pitching in!
Scotty, what do you think about oil catch cans?
LOL that cat pillow
My father bought the same model but with a gasoline engine since I was a little kid and still has it today. There very reliable vehicles !
I have one for you. I have a 90 Cadillac brougham with a TBI 350. What's your thoughts on these cars?
What OBD scanner do u recommend for Mercedes?
Wow a positive review on a Mercedes.
Great 👍🏻
I’m on my second W123 240 D My 81 4 Speed got hit replaced with an 83 model need to redo suspension but overall a great Vehicle wit 248k Miles the 81 had 328K One of the things that keep these engine running so long is to change Oil at 2500 to 3000 mile intervals and keep up on regular maintenance items including Brake , Transmission and rear end fluid changes besides Valve adjustments
Damn straight Scotty!
Scotty I would like your opinion of the Lexus LS400 models in general- Thank you
Does not compute ... Scotty does not hate on Mercedes ...
Does anyone know if the FIXD car diagnostic tool actually works?
do you have an opinion of the MB e420 97'
1978 w123 3.0 l diesel merc owner here. Currently the car has 250.000 miles and had had no major intervention other than the usual (fluids, brake pads, etc). Bought it second hand for 300€ and the owner said to me that if I properly maintain the car it will live longer than me, and so far it is true. The only problem is that the car tends to be a bit thirsty, 12l to 100km is quite a lot.
In Finland these were used for taxies much like the old Checkers in NYC.
Fairly bulletproof.
What is your opinion on Dual Mass Flywheels vs single mass flywheels?
Hey Scotty Kilmer just want it to ask you something. I have a 2001 gmc jimmy it doesn't run that good when it has a full tank i dont really no if its full or not the gauge on it dont work right. Oh And the secondary air system went out again and I replaced it I don't know what's going on need help on this hope you can tell me what's going on with it
Scotty, Mercedes before 1995 are very very reliable and very well made. After 1995, a page has turned and the quality has gone dramatically bad.
Every one will tell you and agree that the best Mercedes ever built were the S class W126 - E class W123 & W124 - W201 190E - the G class and the SL R107. They are very very reliable and they still look great today because they have all the luxury of modern cars without the problems.
My 300 SEL from 1990 is getting close to 500.000 kms and it works like a charm. Everything is about a strict maintenance on those cars.
Older Mercedes are great cars, but new one are crap, and I completely agree with you on that, despite I belong to a Mercedes Club !
Today, if you want to buy a reliable car, get a Toyota or a Lexus.
I have a friend who bought a brand new 2022 E-class. At around 5,000 kms, he started having start up problems. He brought it to the dealer repair shop and was told that the sensor in the fuel injection failed and stopped functioning. Of course warranty covered it but now he's worried what happens after the warranty expires.
Injection pumps can be an issue when they start to go.
Hey Scotty..why not do a send up video of yourself on the 1994 Celica and show the world how much u love it...people in the comments would love that
Nice :)
Between W123 and W124, which is the better?
I own an 85 Merc and love it. Probably one of the best quality cars ever built. Just be patient with it.
Sit in something like that like 10yrs ago. It's super comfortable and plenty of torque.
Hmm does this include also my friend 300D Superturbo HX40# And OM606 and 8mm dieselmeken
what do you think about 2000 toyota avalan v6???
Do not ever let anyone tell you that the automatic trans on an 80s Mercedes is going out or needs to be replaced. It is likely a vac uum leak somewhere in the system causing it to shift poorly.
What do you think about a Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor as a first car?
📍Scotty please📍I love the Mercedes 190e sedan & SW - sl320 - w211 My question is: which merc do you recommend, that is reliable, can do a lot a miles, easy to find parts and with not a crazy expensive electronics? Thank you ✌🏻😊
i drove E230 2.3 4 cylinder gasoline brown color from 1979 it was for my father, i used to rev it up a lot, and no problem whatsoever, i wish i still have it!!! i used to be not much informed about cars to the point i bought a Renault hahaha, but it's okay i learned from my mistake
Do a video what you think about the 2015 Toyota Camry
My grandparents have 700,000 miles on theirs. Runs perfect
Hi Scotty. What do you think of brands like Hyundai, Kia and Suzuki? These are some of those brands whose cars have only recently emerged from being crappy cars, and in the case of Suzuki they're kinda like 'salt of the earth' type of cars. Yeah they're no longer sold in America but in many other places they seem to be gaining ground, and I think in terms of units sold they're something like 9th globally already. I'd appreciate your opinion, Scotty. Thanks a zillion.
My grandfather got a 300d brand New and still got it 765000 km on the clock
They have old fashioned OBD ports and most mechanic don't have those scanners anymore
I used to supervise a delivery service and we ran Dodge sprinters with Mercedes Benz diesel engines. Their reputation for rugged reliability is well earned in my opinion.
I want the diesel Estate (wagon) version. If I find one, I may not need another car before I retire.