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03-04-2012, 11:38 PM
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Quarter of a Million!!
Yes, it may not seem like a big deal to many, but I am happy about it. The 1983 300D (also known as Col. Klatter) hit 250,000 miles on my way home from work this evening. Granted that probably still makes him a lightweight in the eyes of many, but it is the first car I have had that has ever gotten that many miles on it.
Here's to another 250,000....based on the way I drive, that should happen sometime around 2030 ish.
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2012 Mercedes ML350 Bluetec 91K (hers) 2005 Corvette 55K (fun car) 2002 VW Jetta TDI 231K (mine) 1998 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 196K (kids) 1994 Ford F150 4WD 249K (firewood hauler) 1983 Mercedes 300D 376K (diesel commuter) 
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03-04-2012, 11:51 PM
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salute and congrats! how many were on it when you got it? what kind of oil do you use and how often is it changed?
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-SpecialDelivery 1985 300CD Silver/Blue H&R Suspension (Sold, still cryin over that) 1982 300SD Silver/Blue '85 OM617 (Sold) 1982 300D - Blue/Blue (Sold)
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03-05-2012, 12:11 AM
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Congrats! Only us diehard diesel owners take memories like this to heart. I remembered I couldn't wait to hit 300k in my 87 300D- so when it came time I took a video of it!
 Most of mine have hit that, actually only 2 of them are below 250k; the '99 and the 85 CD which just turned 200k last week. Our '85 #2 has 420k miles on it but we just recently acquired it last May, it still drives quite nice though! Love driving these cars every day, I just hate to think that one day I take it out and that may be the last time b/c someone hits me but I try to think positive! Heres to many more years of Happy Motoring to every one of us!EDIT: Oh yeah, the '92 is just shy of 250k, so make that 3 of 'em.
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*1985 300CD, 214K miles, Pearl Black/Palomino MB Tex-Stuck in FL  *1985 300D, Smoke Silver/Palomino MB Tex, 280K miles--Dad's car--Sold May 2015 *2014 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI Premium Pkg, Platnium Grey w/Black VW Tex- Dad's new car- 55k *2017 Chevy Cruze LT Diesel, Silver w/Black leather, 26k miles, brother's new car *2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 Crew Cab, Pepperdust w/Black leather, 15k miles, my new ride Last edited by DieselClan; 03-05-2012 at 12:13 AM. Reason: above
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03-05-2012, 01:22 AM
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Nice! I still have a blurry cellphone photo from when my 87 hit 250,000. I always get really excited by the milestones.
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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles 1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles 2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles 1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles 1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)
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03-05-2012, 01:29 AM
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It had 206K when I got it, still the original motor/trans. I change oil every 5K, and I use either Shell Rotella or Chevron Delo 400. So far so good, even though I notice a bit of nailing at about 2000 RPM lately. Gonna try a diesel purge, and if that doesn't help, I'll start saving for new injector nozzles.
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2012 Mercedes ML350 Bluetec 91K (hers) 2005 Corvette 55K (fun car) 2002 VW Jetta TDI 231K (mine) 1998 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 196K (kids) 1994 Ford F150 4WD 249K (firewood hauler) 1983 Mercedes 300D 376K (diesel commuter)
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03-05-2012, 08:36 AM
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I recently got the 250k kilometer badge for my '74. I've verified the mileage with the previous few owners and they concur that 170k miles is about right for the car (the odo was broken when I bought it).
My goal is to get the 500k badge but that means another 140,000 miles of driving. Given that I'll put around 3-4,000 per year on the clock it's going to take some doing. The problem with owning so many cars and having such a short commute means that I have to invent reasons to drive more. Good luck!
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1974 240D "Boldie" 170K.- New timing chain/freshly rebuilt IP/replaced valve seals/injectors/upgraded stereo/new Bilsteins with Yokohamas/fresh paint and rocker panels plus lots of welds.
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03-05-2012, 09:36 AM
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Nice!!
I am currently at 308,000 on the SD, and getting excited about the upcoming 500k badge
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On some nights I still believe that a car with the fuel gauge on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio. - HST 1983 300SD - 305000 1984 Toyota Landcruiser - 190000 1994 GMC Jimmy - 203000  https://media.giphy.com/media/X3nnss8PAj5aU/giphy.gif
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03-05-2012, 12:44 PM
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Just yesterday my '82 300CD hit the quarter million mark too!
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 All Diesel Fleet 1985 R107 300SLD TURBODIESEL 2005 E320 CDI (daily) LOTS of parts for sale! EGR block kit http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/355250-sale-egr-delete-block-off-plate-kit.html 1985 CA emissions 617 owners- You Need This! Sanden style A/C Compressor Mounting Kit for your 616/ 617 For Sale + Install Inst. Sanden Instalation Guide (post 11): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/367883-sanden-retrofit-installation-guide.html
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03-05-2012, 01:49 PM
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W123 300TD over 250K
W124 300TD under 200K W126 300SDL under 250K W210 E300D aprox 175K To think I used to be concerned about mileage over 60-70K. Laughable now.
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83 300TD (need rear wiper assembly dead or alive) 84 300SD Daily driver 85 300TD almost 400k miles and driven daily. 98 E300D *sold 86 300SDL *sold and made flawless 10 hour journey to new home. 
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03-05-2012, 03:43 PM
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An oddity? Good day?
My 81 300TD was at 249,997 when I parked it last night.
Rolled it over 250 this morning.
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03-05-2012, 04:31 PM
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Quote:
 I'm about 20,000 miles from the 250KM badge for my gasser.
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03-05-2012, 04:37 PM
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Quote:
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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles 1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles 2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles 1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles 1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)
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