The od stopped working at 208k but the PO had it for 2 years and it didn't work for her either. I'm thinking she has to have close to 230k. But the engine is running strong and she jumps a little out of first gear. But other then that it's a great car.

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98 Jetta TDI with grease car kit + veg-therm (totaled)
87 MB 300SDL running on B99 / greasecar kit + 30 fphe
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My 1984 300SD has 360,XXX miles on the original engine and transmission. The transmission is in suspiciously good shape though, I suspect a PO had it rebuilt. Is there any good way to tell whether or not this has been done?

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-Brian

1984 300SD, 375XXX miles, Light Ivory w/ Palomino TEX

327,000 Miles On Original Engine, I am in process of swapping a used one in now. The old engine didnt like being ran 6 qts low on oil at 75 MPH, and it developed a knock. Still ran fine I was just tired of getting that 'why dont you fix your car you dumb a$$' look.

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Regards,
Ian White

1995 E300 Diesel w124 OM606
2014 E550 w212 M278 biturbo

2001 BMW 740i E38 M62 (past)
1981 300SD w126 OM617 (past)

477,000 miles and a #14 head knock on wood

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1987 300TDT
1981 VW MKI Caddy 1.6 diesel, waiting on engine swap
1983 D-50 Power Ram 4x4 "Mitsubishi" 2.3 turbo diesel
assorted gas powered crap and motorcycles

RIP: 1984 300TDT, 1982 300TDT, 1984 190D 2.2, 1992 300D 2.5, 1987 300TDT, 1982 Maxima LD28, 1983 Maxima LD28, Isuzu C223 P'ups X3, 1983 Holiday Rambler 6.2 Banks turbo diesel, 1984 Winnebago LeSharo 2.1 TD, 1985 Allegro 6.5

85SD stopped counting at 240,000. Engine & tranny original. Been in the family since new. I guess it's time to fix the odo - after I get the hood repaired. Note to self: Don't EVER leave hood unlatched thinking you'll remember to close it before driving.

Currently 488k on the 300D but I replaced the engine at 438k due to low compresion and the tranny at about 250k for the usual reasons. The 240D is just a pup.

I'm driving the 300D from CO to NJ this weekend.

Wow 338,000 on my car. Original tranny and engine with its usual maintenance.

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-Typos courtesy of my mobile phone.

353xxx on the car. 22,000 on the new engine, replaced tranmission last april with a 240D 4-spd.

Runs great, just rolled in today from a trip to Portland, Or., 1700 mile round trip, last tank 31.91mpg.

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

414,000 KM Yes In Canada eh....
Had a different head at 386,000KM (#14) as the lady who owned it before blew a rad hose in traffic in a tunnel in Vancouver. I think its the original tranny shifts great but every now and again it has a wierd "slide" shift point.
The body/interior are great its not perfect but great looking car !

My 1980 300CD just rolled over to 268k on a working odometer. Runs great! I do think the tranny might need to be rebuilt soon though, it flares on occasion.

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Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles

i have 328,000 on my 83 300 sd ... daily driver

I bought Elvira new in 1984 and 25 years later, she only has 225K miles on her - engine and trans are original - I still have all the original paperwork, including the window sticker.

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Houston, Texas
1984 300CD 235K miles, Elvira, one owner
1987 300TD 180K miles
1974 TR6 78K miles Sarah Jane, one owner
OBK #27

127k 85 300D

387k 81 300SD

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1981 300SD 512k OM603

Just turned over 1/4 million miles...

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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron")
139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen")

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Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
- Albert Einstein

take a walk down memory lane...

My 84 300 DT has 284,000 on the origional engine and transmission. Runs great, and shifts great now that I figured out the kickdown switch went bad and it blows no smoke...and I mean no smoke at all. Everything works including the A/C! My 420 SEL has 220,000 but it leaks oil, but still runs great. My 1977 450 SL has 107,000 on it and runs perfect with no leaks whatsoever!