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Old 07-05-2006, 10:55 AM
dtf dtf is offline
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Yup - got one too. Getting ready to turn 270,000 miles. Wiring harness lasted until ~250,000. Had it changed with all the coils to the plugs too.

Things that are predictable to go bad that have happened to me:

Radiator neck (Plastic ones at any time)
Fan clutch bearing (~200,000 miles)
Head gasket - on it's third one (hopefully the last one, updated part this time)
water pump
EGR valve need cleaning out periodically

Just as a side note the ball joints on this car cost ~$800 each side to do because they are part of the lower control arm and can't be replaced individually.

Tramsmission on these cars have a 30,000 mile service interval for the fluid and filters. Worth the ~$150 for the job.
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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
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