Faults:

The water pump went out during a road trip to Canada. I was able to find one in an Autozone, and found a mechanic who installed it for 100 bucks, spur of the moment. The pump was 50, so 150 total. Not really bad. Besides that, nothing has gone wrong.

General Comments:

It's slow... and has always been slow. I bring my own oil filters to any shop when I'm due for an oil change, and they always figure it out. Even if they don't know what's going on with it. I think it just takes a screwdriver.

It always starts no matter what (except when the battery is dead). It leaks oil, but burns it more. So don't worry about your driveway too much.

It's the most comfortable thing you will ever drive, and something about it is soothing and relaxing. It's like sailing a yacht. I could sit in traffic all day if the air conditioning would work. I love this car, more than I love my father. It's proven to be more reliable than him also.

Faults:

Fan pulley (reduces A/C capability).

Vacuum leak (this retards locking and shifting smoothness of the trans).

Lower ball joints.

General Comments:

Extraordinary vehicle that is in pristine condition.

All original... nothing on the body has ever been tarnished.

Showroom ready from interior to exterior.

Perfecto!

Faults:

When I got the car earlier this year from my aged mother, it needed vacuum fixes in the door lock system, valves adjusted, new belts, and an oil pan gasket. I changed shocks, put on new tires, CV axle boots, guide rod mounts, differential mount, and subframe mounts.

General Comments:

I love this car. It runs great. After it is warmed up, 1-2nd shift is rather hard, but otherwise it is a terrific car - a nice cruiser.

It has been with my family since 1992, and my mother bought from the man who purchased it originally. She loved it, and now I love it too. It is smooth, agile, and reliable. Everything works, even the original antenna, cruise control, tach, radio, and speakers; all the stuff that many owners report has broken down.

The only leak I have is through the bolts on the vacuum pump. I guess that is next.

I highly recommend these cars. MB got this one right.

Faults:

Installed new shocks tires, had tune up and transmission serviced, minor cosmetic repairs and restorations.

General Comments:

Old school solid and fun to drive. Very lovable auto.

Faults:

The radio and speakers have all rotted away as expected. Just took the speakers out of a 90s Caddy, and got a custom radio wired in.

The back window leaks water into the rear lid. This is an issue I have yet to fix; I have epoxied the entire window inside and out to no avail. Not a major issue though.

Replaced glow plugs this winter; really helped for Indiana cold weather, since I had no access to plug in at Purdue University.

Leaks in the vacuum system used to have the vehicle running after I have taken keys out and walked away until I locked the vehicle, then it would turn off.

RPM gauge no longer works as well as some of the dash lights.

Cruise control is extremely annoying with lots of acceleration and deceleration in an effort to keep the desired speed.

Air went out too. But for $1000 car, it isn't that bad with the biggest sunroof ever.

Minor rust and the paint has worn away from being left for 5 years under a tree before I got it. A repaint would be in order if I can save up enough this summer.

Hood ornaments keep getting stolen off of it. No fix except to keep replacing it.

General Comments:

Despite the minor issues, this car is a blast to drive. It struggles to hit 75mph on the highway, but the turbo makes driving around town quite fun. Gas mileage is probably close to 23mpg city and 28 highway.

Paint job may look bad, but this car gets lots of comments from the older crowd who recognize the vehicle, or even younger people because of the amount of chrome and design put into it.

An absolutely amazing turn radius! Parallel parking has never been easier! Campus police have taken a liking to it, letting me know when hood ornaments have been taken or helping me out when I had to move car for snow removal. Handles really well in snow with studded snow tires.

Gas may be $4.30 a gallon, but this car gets really good mileage. Turns heads just for being alive nearly 30 years. Classy and luxurious with an amazingly low price tag, and built like a tank... They don't make cars like they used to.