Tell me about it. I saw one that was really beat(another car crashed into driver door, boot held together by rope, signs of car being prepared body paint spraying) on the road in South Africa here but boy did that car boast and command serious respect!!! The W123 has a beautiful stance man, I love it more when it's driving on the road than parked at a car wash.
....I have the same car in Detroit...same 473 color...auto/turbo...car is from Kentucky...238k..solid as a rock...rides just like new..easy to work on...safe...mileage is exc...EVERYTHING about the car is done to the highest standards and they never break....thanks for the great presentation...
I had two W123 200's. Underpowered, but great driver. My first diesel which I use as a daily now is a 2003 W220 S320 CDI. Amazing engine. Economical: 7 l/100km and right down into the 4's on long trips. 500Nm of power and super reliable.
I love seeing my town in your videos. We have so few "famous" youtubers here. My parents had a W123 200 and then got a W124 230E that i wrote off in my matric year in 2005. Your videos bring back many memories. I hope to bump into you around town at some stage, i will introduce myself should that happen. Keep up the great vids
As owner or W123, 1983 with 426 000 kms in odo, NA 300D engine and 4-speed tranny i can say, they are not fast, but fast enough! When you got car in to speed, they are oh, so comfy to cruise! ❤
Love what you've done with it. Only you could do that. I'm sure the previous owner is delighted he sold to you and that you've decided to keep the car. Beautiful car. May you enjoy it for a long time to come!
A real gem, great colour, best wheels ,agree with your simplicity comments, same colour as my 280E in UK, sent you a WhatsApp pic. You need under bonnet sound deadening to finish it off. Pity your East London factory tag is missing.
Valve Adjustment check! Reminder to do valve adjustments every 10k miles on your W123's as per the manufacturers specifications. Itll keep your car running well, and your compression high!
My 200D is doing 7.5l/100Km, it is slow af uphill but it can manage 120Kmh while cruising with ease, so I am really happy with it, I am wondering though if I should also get a 300D if the chance arises to check how much more powerful it feels and decide which to keep.
Good to know @@oldmercguy, after thinking about it I have decided I will also keep the 200d and not get the 300d, it is fast enough and consumes way less fuel.
Nice car indeed. They take a bit of getting used to - growing accustomed to the relation between wheel speed and engine speed - but after that, all good. Yours does seem to be going v well. One thing that I hear CAN happen is that full throttle doesn't translate to full on through the accelerator linkages...so that, too, can be worth checking.
Very true, a lot of diesels I get in are actually only running at half throttle because of a badly adjusted throttle linkage/ accelerator cable. First thing I always check on mine. It’s like adding a turbo 😃
They run on pretty much anything oil based. They’re fine on the low sulphur fuels of today. When I’ve previously run mine on pure bio diesel, absolutely fine too. I have a client that runs his on old hydraulic oil as soon as the engine warms up.
Assuming the engine is original did South African non turbo OM617 motors always retain MW injection pump? European market non turbo OM617 received the M injection pumps mid 1979. Is the upholstery MB Tex or leather? It looks like the leather pleat pattern but the texture looks like the 1960s early 1970s MB Tex. Interesting that U.S.A. 240D manuals and South African manuals could have have cruise control but Euro 300Ds and gasoline models could only get it with automatic transmission.
Yes the pump stayed the same, the combustion chamber design and the glow plugs used changed in 79, upgrades that resulted in a nice power increase on the 200/240/300D’s.
The upholstery is MBtex, far more common here on SA produced w123’s than leather. As durable and hard wearing as it comes. Cruise control was optional on manuals here, even the 200.
Sadly pretty much impossible to find here in South Africa. In the 4 cylinder petrols you can at least use the 5 speed off a w124, on the diesels (and the 280e) you can’t.
My 1978 w123 200D is not driving yet and stored away until i have the money for DK registration and numbers plates until then ill just have to be okay with driving my 1984 w123 300D. !Automatic! And my w201 190E !automatic! 🤷🏻♂️ Miss changing gear leading the clutch go and feel the whole thing do this work.. ❤
Like your vid's 👍🏻 i could use some advice on my w123 300D. Vacuum hoses on the engine and gear box.. and would love your help online og you are up to it ?
These cars have a lovely stance on the road - perfect dimensions.
Tell me about it. I saw one that was really beat(another car crashed into driver door, boot held together by rope, signs of car being prepared body paint spraying) on the road in South Africa here but boy did that car boast and command serious respect!!! The W123 has a beautiful stance man, I love it more when it's driving on the road than parked at a car wash.
....I have the same car in Detroit...same 473 color...auto/turbo...car is from Kentucky...238k..solid as a rock...rides just like new..easy to work on...safe...mileage is exc...EVERYTHING about the car is done to the highest standards and they never break....thanks for the great presentation...
They really are great cars. Thank you for watching!
love the sound of MB diesel - forever and always!
A very comforting sound.
I had two W123 200's. Underpowered, but great driver. My first diesel which I use as a daily now is a 2003 W220 S320 CDI. Amazing engine. Economical: 7 l/100km and right down into the 4's on long trips. 500Nm of power and super reliable.
I love seeing my town in your videos. We have so few "famous" youtubers here. My parents had a W123 200 and then got a W124 230E that i wrote off in my matric year in 2005. Your videos bring back many memories. I hope to bump into you around town at some stage, i will introduce myself should that happen. Keep up the great vids
Thank you and yes, please do, if you see me around!
We had the 300 D auto in the 80s. Was a very nice car.
Great cars for sure.
As owner or W123, 1983 with 426 000 kms in odo, NA 300D engine and 4-speed tranny i can say, they are not fast, but fast enough! When you got car in to speed, they are oh, so comfy to cruise! ❤
Only the reliability matters on these benz😭🤞❤️
@@Bruinou19 Now THAT these cars got! And that is real luxury of W123 series. 😃👍
She runs like a beauty! ❤
Love what you've done with it. Only you could do that. I'm sure the previous owner is delighted he sold to you and that you've decided to keep the car. Beautiful car. May you enjoy it for a long time to come!
Thank you!
Beautiful car. I’d love a wagon. My perfect all-rounder 👍🏼
Me too, very scarce here in South Africa the wagons.
A real gem, great colour, best wheels ,agree with your simplicity comments, same colour as my 280E in UK, sent you a WhatsApp pic. You need under bonnet sound deadening to finish it off. Pity your East London factory tag is missing.
I’ll check out the WhatsApp pics. Bonnet insulation isn’t easy to find here unfortunately, the East London factory tag is in place though.
I had one around 1978 to 1980. Automatic though. Selling it was one of the dumbest things i ever did. Totally solid car.
I can relate.
Absolutely beautiful car from sunny 🇬🇧
Sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 😃
Lovely video. Fantastic scenery!! Thanks!!
Thank you!!
Valve Adjustment check! Reminder to do valve adjustments every 10k miles on your W123's as per the manufacturers specifications. Itll keep your car running well, and your compression high!
Yes very important!
Love the car!
My 200D is doing 7.5l/100Km, it is slow af uphill but it can manage 120Kmh while cruising with ease, so I am really happy with it, I am wondering though if I should also get a 300D if the chance arises to check how much more powerful it feels and decide which to keep.
I’ll probably be selling this 300d and will be keeping my 200d instead. Slow but fast enough for me.
Good to know @@oldmercguy, after thinking about it I have decided I will also keep the 200d and not get the 300d, it is fast enough and consumes way less fuel.
@@Hugothester what is the rear diff on that car ?
Nice car indeed. They take a bit of getting used to - growing accustomed to the relation between wheel speed and engine speed - but after that, all good. Yours does seem to be going v well. One thing that I hear CAN happen is that full throttle doesn't translate to full on through the accelerator linkages...so that, too, can be worth checking.
Very true, a lot of diesels I get in are actually only running at half throttle because of a badly adjusted throttle linkage/ accelerator cable. First thing I always check on mine. It’s like adding a turbo 😃
❤❤👍👍
Are they easy to obtain a 300D auto. Am looking for one am based in Ireland. Plenty in USA but left hand drive
Very nice , just a pitty that the steering weel is on the wrong site :)
You mean the right side 😃
Where in PE did you get the car re-sprayed? Fabulous job!
It was an individual, not a business. He is currently doing another car of mine.
Best ride in the world.
How do these enjoy the modern diesel fuel? I loved driving my grandads 300d
They run on pretty much anything oil based. They’re fine on the low sulphur fuels of today. When I’ve previously run mine on pure bio diesel, absolutely fine too. I have a client that runs his on old hydraulic oil as soon as the engine warms up.
Assuming the engine is original did South African non turbo OM617 motors always retain MW injection pump? European market non turbo OM617 received the M injection pumps mid 1979. Is the upholstery MB Tex or leather? It looks like the leather pleat pattern but the texture looks like the 1960s early 1970s MB Tex. Interesting that U.S.A. 240D manuals and South African manuals could have have cruise control but Euro 300Ds and gasoline models could only get it with automatic transmission.
Yes the pump stayed the same, the combustion chamber design and the glow plugs used changed in 79, upgrades that resulted in a nice power increase on the 200/240/300D’s.
The upholstery is MBtex, far more common here on SA produced w123’s than leather. As durable and hard wearing as it comes. Cruise control was optional on manuals here, even the 200.
Diesel consumption figures...any estimate?
Realistically around 10L per 100km. Less if you have a light foot.
Hi there
.how much will my husband pay for a 1985 Mercedes w123 300d in very good condition?
Nice ones start from R100k these days.
I have a straight six. Done engine overhaul stuck with body
You’ll get there!
Puik motors gewees
Really needs the 5-speed manual. Like mine.
5 speed manual on all the different w123 motors is REALLY nice!
Sadly pretty much impossible to find here in South Africa. In the 4 cylinder petrols you can at least use the 5 speed off a w124, on the diesels (and the 280e) you can’t.
My 1978 w123 200D is not driving yet and stored away until i have the money for DK registration and numbers plates until then ill just have to be okay with driving my 1984 w123 300D. !Automatic! And my w201 190E !automatic! 🤷🏻♂️ Miss changing gear leading the clutch go and feel the whole thing do this work.. ❤
Like your vid's 👍🏻 i could use some advice on my w123 300D. Vacuum hoses on the engine and gear box.. and would love your help online og you are up to it ?
You’re welcome to send me a WhatsApp +27 78 008 8781 and I can try and help.