Hi Everyone! I haven’t been here for quite a while, but now I have a reason to stop by:

My ’95 E300D surpassed the 400,000 mile mark a few weeks ago, and she’s still running strong.

FYI, this engine is completely original except for the fact that the cylinder head came off at around 310,000 miles due to a minor external coolant seep from the head gasket. (I had the machine shop do the valves at the same time since the head was already off.)

BTW, the injectors were checked for pop & pattern back then, and they were all good too. (And they are STILL in the engine.)

The only major items I’ve ever had to replace were the A/C compressor due to the rpm sensor going bad, and the radiator due to the dreaded upper neck crack. Other than that, it’s been simply a matter of replacing expected wear & tear items through the years, i.e., brakes, belts & hoses, shocks, water pump, etc.

All & all, an amazing piece of machinery…

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Current rolling stock:
2001 E55 183,000+ Newest member of the fleet.
2002 E320 83,000 - The "cream-puff"!
1992 500E 217,000+
1995 E300D 412,000+
1998 E300D 155,000+
2001 E320 227,000+
2001 E320 Wagon, 177,000+

Prior MBZ’s:
1952 220 Cab A
1966 300SE
1971 280SE
1973 350SLC (euro)
1980 450SLC
1980 450SLC (#2)
1978 450SLC 5.0
1984 300D ~243,000 & fondly remembered
1993 500E - sorely missed.
1975 VW Scirocco w/ slightly de-tuned Super-Vee engine - Sold after 30+ years.

Congratulations!

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1986 420SEL W/1990 560 SEL Full Power Interior Swap
1995 E300D
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400K, wow, that is great and on the same engine. that will give others hope. are you the original owner?

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Congrats mate !

I guess you have to play a bit with your signature


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w126 500SEC gen II euro, powered by OM617 turbo stolen from 84 300SD 2.88 diff,EGR blinded
next wish/project: w114 coupe OM603 powered

That is a great testimony to a great car. My first Mercedes was a '95 E320, not diesel, but still a great car in my opinion. On a slightly different topic I see that you have a number of E500s. I have thought about looking for one but have never had a chance to hear from an owner how they liked them. Could you give your opinion in a few sentences?

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1984 300CD (sold)
1973 220DPK 4 spd (died)
1978 350SL 4 spd gray market
2003 SLK32 AMG
1988 300CE (sold)
1997 E420 (Totaled)
1998 E320 Wagon

Jim,

Read this thread for more 500E/E500:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/performance-paddock/238158-500e-e500-owners-sound-off.html

Congrats RunningToo!

I will roll over 380K on mine within a week or so. Knock wood, my head has never been off, original timing chain, original injectors, original radiator.

If your vac pump is original, CHANGE IT...

Rgds,
Chris W.
'95 E300D, 379K

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