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10-07-2013, 01:33 PM
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 Shouldn't have sold it I guess. 
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1981 300TD 4 speed manual Euro bumpers, zender valance and skirts, H&R springs, billy HD's, leveled sls, real AMG Pentas 16x8 et11, vdo boost/egt gauges intergrated into ash tray, eurolights, led 3rd brake light Last edited by vstech; 10-07-2013 at 01:47 PM. 
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10-07-2013, 01:49 PM
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so, your two cars were purchased new? and your TD is not slipping or anything? wow, that's rare for a 123.
if I were you, I'd pull the odometer, and preemptively repair it to prevent any minor/major slips that will alter your perception of total miles...
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!  1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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10-09-2013, 08:24 AM
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409,000+ - and still running like a champ!
Regrettably, I recently sold my 84 300D, but it had "only" 242,000 miles on it.
My 1995 E300 (early OM606) has 409,000+. The head gasket was weeping a bit at around 310,000, so the head came off . It's still on the original injectors. (!) The vacuum pump was replaced as a precautionary measure. It's been through a couple of water pumps, and I changed the glow plugs when the head was off, but I consider all of those to be "wear" items. That car has been AMAZING. Sad note however is that the trans has recently developed a leak from the front pump seal, although it continues to function properly. I've replaced other wear items such as strut mounts, shocks & brakes (obviously). But nothing major has ever FAILED. Well, actually the AC compressor was replaced three years ago, but again - how long can one last, especially in a desert environment? At this point, I really should replace the ball joints just as a safety consideration. If I were younger and more ambitious, I'd put a turbo 606 (with a purely mechanical pump from a 603) into my car for what I would consider the "ultimate diesel". "Ultimate" being relative to performance, economy, and durability. I keep thinking about buying a 2005 or 2006 CDI, but as good as those may be, I don't think I'll ever own a car as durable, reliable, and confidence inspiring as my 124.131.
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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.
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10-09-2013, 12:10 PM
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re: high mileage
I just sold my '85 300d w/ about 450k on it. I signed it up with the high mileage award/registry before. I regret selling as I miss the daily abuse it endured. The new owner can't believe how well it still drives. One of our customers has a 126 w/ 617 with well over 830k on it and looks great and drives great...
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#52
10-28-2013, 10:08 PM
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 560SL convertible 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!
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