Ease of Maintenance?
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2008 VW Rabbit
Ease of Maintenance?
I'm trying to be a diesel owner and have a choice of several. I'd like to learn to work on cars, now that I'm retired. Regardless of its other qualities, would you say a W123 would be easier to work on than a W124? If so, are parts available?
Perhaps even more important, are there as many "how-to" articles and on-line mentors as for the W124?
What else should I be considering?
Thanks.
Perhaps even more important, are there as many "how-to" articles and on-line mentors as for the W124?
What else should I be considering?
Thanks.
Last edited by Jaywalker; Apr 12, 2010 at 11:39 AM.
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1982 300D VNT, 1980 240D 3.0T, 1982 300TD
Mechanically, yes. Frequency of maintenance, no. The W123 requires a lot more maintenance such as v-belts instead of serpentine, manual valve lash adjustments every year instead of maintenance free hydraulic lifters and flaky climate controls.
