We were married for nearly 14 years. She's been true to me all those years. She never asked more than a normal amount of care and never, even once, let me down.
Now with almost 449K on the clock, she wants to leave me.
My neighbour came to our house this afternoon saying he was looking for a safe/solid car as the first car for his 17yo. kid. He told me he always had an eye on my old faithfull and made me an offer I could not refuse. Done deal.
She' ll be leaving next Thrusday for the rest of her life.
She has been so good to me. I'll really miss her.
Now what do I buy to replace her?
She was a 1989, 260E with all her theeth, original engine, (valve job done at 200K), original transmission, original paint, even an original A/C evaporator.

Well you did have one heck of a run with her! Is it 449k miles or kilometers? Wow either way thats a lot!

The W210's are very nice and the W211's are extremly nice. The new E350 coming out next year should be a very nice package.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Do you want new or used, Jack?

Gilly

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449k miles on the original auto tranny?

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2001 CLK55
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel
2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy
Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record

He's from Quebec... so the numbers are in Km in Canadian metric system.

I totally understand. I am at a point where I absolutely don't need my 300E any more. I can't justify keeping it, but I can't stand to part with it. Mine is a very rare 5 Speed manual car and I really love driving it. It's a tough decision to make.

Good luck,
Doc

Here's a neat google trick. Type in 449 * .62 and it will give you the conversion.

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62 220sb
67 250S
72 280SE 4.5
74 280C
77 300D
82 240D
85 190E 2.3
86 300E RIP 12/28/09
85 300SD
92 300D 2.5
00 E320 Current
Over 1,000,000 miles in Benzes, Since66

....and a whole passel of BMW 2002 and Tii

Mileage is 449,000 kilometer....or 279,000 miles.
Yes., original transmission, never been opened, except for the normal oil pan removal when replacing transmission oil/filter.
Except for the replacement of normal wear items, very little has been required on the car.
Head gasket/valve job, shocks, rear suspension bushings, 2 front ball joints, ONE muffler-tail pipe are the only "major(?)" repairs done on the car.
This car has been an example or impressive reliability, low up-keep cost an total satisfaction for 14 years.
Presently looking at a 1995 E320 with 115,000km (71,000mi) on the clock. Original owner is selling and he has all the maintenance records since new.
Asking price is $CAN8,500.00 which is only $CAN3,500. more than what I sold my old 1989 for.

Don't be sad. Sometimes things need to move on.
My daughters car is just this example.
Her 1983 240D in Orient Red, which is really "Texas A&M maroon" was bought brand new in the European delivery, by an Aggie (class of 1960) Driven by his wife for 12 years. Given to their son while he was at Texas A&M, He graduated, then given to their second son while he was at Texas A&M. He got rid of it Nov 2003. We bought it after talking to the second son, from a dealer. Completely went through the car and now my daughter loves her car and has brought it back home to Texas A&M. At least for 2 more years ( or untill she decides she wants a Masters)
So hopefully, someone has your car, really wants it.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

The '95 E320 sounds nice. Comes with the spiffy wheels too I think.

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1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles

Did you request visitation rights? The buyer is a neighbor...right?

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'91 300-SEL

Henceforth, this should be referred to as the "Neal Sedaka" thread. For you younger readers, this will mean nothing.

Have a great day,

I know how you feel, Jackd.

My 300E has 305,000 Km on the clock and lately I had been trying to decide whether to spend a grand or so to fix her up for another 100,000 Km or sell and get a newer car.

Well, I've decided to keep the car, spend a bit and see if I can't get 400,000 Km myself! This 300E has been a dream as well - absolutely original engine (not even valve stem seals replaced), original tranny, etc. Most recent service was two new tied rods and door check straps. Absolutely 100% reliable and a pleasure to drive.

So I'll spend a bit on touching up the body (minor rust spots), might contemplate a head job, and other than that, I'm hoping for another 100,000 Km....we'll see!

Good luck on your next purchase, it'll be hard to replace her! The W124 chassis has been a dream to work on - the newer ones won't be so easy!

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2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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