I have 242,000 miles on my 1997 E300D, bought her in 2005 with 173,000 miles. Doesnt burn any oil in between 5k changes. My 2000 VW Passat (non-diesel) 1.8t has 265,000 miles on it, have owned the VW since new bought in Dec 1999. VW still has original clutch and turbo.

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Dennis
2006 E320 CDI Black/Black Leather. Nav, HTD Seats HK stereo 32000 miles.
2000 VW Passat 1.8t 300,000 miles as of Dec 09, 2009 original owner
1997 E300d Silver 300,000 miles As of Jan 05, 2010
3rd owner SOLD