Are W140's as expensive to maintain as everyone makes them out to be?

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Are W140's as expensive to maintain as everyone makes them out to be?

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09-28-2008, 04:02 PM

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Ew, that sounds nasty... maybe I will try to find a lower mileage one. Or a different car altogether.

I was thinking these were 200K+ mile engines before any type of major work required.

This car may be fine, but since I cannot personally see it, anything is possible.

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Originally Posted by sixto

The M103 is very robust. It'll be overdue for a valve seals if not already done. The new head gasket will get rid of oil leaks at the back end of the engine.

Sixto
87 300D

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