Came across a really nice 94 s350. Owner says it doesn’t burn oil and never had engine work or replaced. 160k miles. Is this something that is past the rod bending rebuild? Or is it still a time bomb?

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

Check the engine for the replacement tag.
https://www.artisanmotor.com/2016/05/w140-another-one-bites-dust.html?m=1

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I would say go for it if you like the 140 chassis

Owner says engine was never replaced.

I’d love me a w140. Always wanted one.

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

My '91 350SD has the original engine in it. Uses no oil, no weird noises, and runs smooth as glass. The 97x engines either seemed to die early or go on forever.

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Current stable:
1995 E320 149K (Nancy)
1983 500SL 120K (SLoL)

Black Sheep:
1985 524TD 167K (TotalDumpster™)

Gone but not forgotten:
1986 300SDL (RIP)
1991 350SD
1991 560SEL
1990 560SEL
1986 500SEL Euro (Rusted to nothing at 47K!)

W140 has other "time bombs" besides the rod bender:
Cable harness, electronics, climate control, evaporator...

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You are entitled to your own opinions, you are not entitled to your own facts.

I’m no stranger to A 90s Mercedes. The other things don’t scare me.

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

The dealer will tell you if the engine was replaced under warranty if you have the VIN. The last one I looked at the engine had been replaced at 80k. I have actually been looking for one of those too, if you don't end up buying it I might be interested depending on price.

Apparently I’m asking too many questions to the owners. They stopped responding. The car is a lil drive away for me to just check out. Since they don’t want to get into the details that, makes me not interested anymore.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/auburn-mercedes-benz-350-turbo-diesel/7230635584.html

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

Owners say a lot of things.

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Yup They do

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1993 e300
1995 e320
1994 e320
2006 s500 4matic
2004 Jeep wj overland
2001 Ducati 748
2004 Honda shadow aero

The dog is probably the prettiest and most reliable thing in that picture

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'83 SD, 2x '85 SD
You are entitled to your own opinions, you are not entitled to your own facts.