Mercedes Benz 1972 – An Owner’s Review

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Today, we are doing the owner’s review of 1972 model of Mercedes Benz. This classic car is in excellent condition with spacious interior and conventional exterior. So, without any further delay, here is the review of this car.

Price and Purchase Decision: 

The owner bought this car 4 years ago, at the price of around Rs9-10 lacs. “I wanted to buy a classic car as I like such vehicles, hence, I purchased this one,” the owner said. However, he told us that being a government employee, it is very hard for him to maintain this. “Such cars are high maintenance,” he said.

Alteration in Mercedes Benz 1972: 

The engine of this vehicle is changed as it now has 1800cc Toyota engine. Furthermore, it has aftermarket Android touchscreen and automatic transmission. “I changed its steering wheels and painted it after buying,” the owner said.

The rest of the car parts including dashboard, seats and radio system are all genuine.

Maintenance Issues: 

As per the owner, the only issue he has faced is its availability of spare parts in Lahore. “Its parts are mainly available in Rawalpindi, hence, in case of need, I had to travel to Rawalpindi and search that part there,” he said. The owner further told us that it is very hard for him to travel to the other city in this age. Otherwise there is not much maintenance needed for this car.

Fuel Average of Mercedes Benz 1972: 

The owner has installed CNG kit in the car and as per him, he travels from Lahore to Faisalabad in Rs1,000 CNG, which is very economical for such vehicle.

Suspension and Ground Clearance: 

Being a Mercedes Benz car, its suspension is very soft and gives a smooth feel during a drive. “The ground clearance is also excellent for local roads and speed breakers,” the owner shared.

AC Performance: 

Although the car is a vintage one, still its AC performance is quite satisfactory, the owner stated.

Resale Value of Mercedes Benz 1972: 

The owner told us that this car is only for people, who likes classic vehicles. “If you are living in a city like Lahore, where people likes classic cars, then it is very easy to sell such cars,” he added.

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