You regularly see them with replaced engines. Here's another one: "Engine was replaced with factory long block at 158,000 miles"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230246767219&ih=013&category=6330
Wonder if having a replacement engine represents an iron clad "stay free of future rod issues" guarantee. If yes, then a purchase of one of those would be a best buy - the biggest most luxurious last generation 126 with the smoothest gas like diesel and the potential of 500,000+ miles as a select few on this board enjoy.