Lol...this thread is like a good, old Mercedes - it won't die easily!
That said, I looked back at my first post on this thread (post #49). It was almost exactly three years ago to the day. I was gushing about my 300E and how it was close to 300,000Km.
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Originally Posted by Zeus
My 300E, as I've stated many times before, has been incredible. It's close to 300,000 Kms and it's 14 years old. Still looks like new and no rust. Original tranny and engine - still the original valves, seals, etc. Pretty remarkable. Especially given that those 14 years have seen 14 winters in Ontario, Canada where salt is everywhere on the roads in winter.
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Well, I'm still driving that same W124 300E and she now has close to 330,000 Kms on the clock, is 17 years old, and has been through two accidents since then (was rear-ended twice) and the car still looks fantastic. Drives perfectly as well.
What still surprises me is that I've done NOTHING to the engine since that post, other than regular oil changes. It still has all the original valves, valve stem seals, injectors, you name it. Other than some standard maintenance - a ball joint, new muffler, alternator brushes, etc. - I haven't had to do anything major to the car. Tranny is original, shifts perfectly. Interior looks great, no dash cracks, leather looks nicely broken in but hasn't cracked or faded. Only real upgrade I made was to the audio system - I added two amps and a sub in the trunk.
So is my car troublesome? It has been the best vehicle purchase I have ever made and I'm starting to wonder if it will be the best EVER. I'm not sure I'll be able to get a newer Benz to go this distance, with so little work required, but I will try.
I think she'll get a carwash tonight.
