He's probably lying. I'll bet he's got over 900,000 miles on it, but just wants to make it sound good . . . .

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Yeah, it probably has already rolled over once but he figured he'd have no takers if he stated that!

Someone really should get this car and get it to 1 million miles. They may get a new car from Mercedes! Or at least get on a commercial like Ford Trucks.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

The only problem is the next owner would be putting on 11% of that one million miles, and it would take many years.

900k is enough... Enshrine it.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Why not drive it if it still drives OK? I wouldn't drive it just for the sake of trying to reach 1 million miles, but if it runs fine and is in good structural condition, keep it on the road ... these cars like to be driven, not enshrined.

That said, I probably wouldn't take a cross-country trip in it by myself without a solid backup plan ...

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

I guess enshrine wouldn't be the best choice of words. Heck, if I had a 300SL gull wing I would drive it as much as I can.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

What would be most impressive would be an Odometer working correctly for that long!

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1983 300D-Turbo - Deep Blue w Palomino MB Tex (total loss in fire 1/5/09 RIP)
1995 E320 W124 Polar White/Grey Mushroom MB Tex
2005 F150 Supercrew - Arizona Beige - Lear topper
1985 Piaggio Vespa T5 - Black and Chrome

www.cphilip.com

I wonder if anyone has considered the possibility of a misprint on the mileage.

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Don't Chrome them; polish them

Since they preface the ad with "high mileage" and report 3 transmission rebuilds, I don't think so. Its unlikey the transmission crapped out that many times in 89,000 miles.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

If it was closer I would buy it!

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine

I'd build a nice new climate controlled addition on to my shop for it to live in. Something with a nice porcelain tile floor.

... but you better believe I would still drive it!

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- K.C.Adams

'77 300D Euro Delivery
OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap
404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex

Current status:
* Undergoing body work

My '77 300D progress thread

Buy it then send it to MBUSA to get a replacement...as long as you can ask proof from the PO of maintenance records dating as far back as possible to document the miles

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7271/7...144c3fc1dc.jpg

To heck with that! I WOULD WANT TO KEEP IT FOR MYSELF! It's way cooler than anything MB would try to give me as a replacement! I'd let them have pictures of it, though.

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- K.C.Adams

'77 300D Euro Delivery
OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap
404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex

Current status:
* Undergoing body work

My '77 300D progress thread

The post has been removed by the original poster! I wonder who bought it?

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.

I noticed that as well. Perhaps he noticed this thread and decided to keep it and try to get it to 1 million miles himself and then sell it to a museum or trade it with Mercedes for a new one!

Or perhaps another forum member swooped in and picked it up.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Well, whatever happened, I sure hope it didn't fall in to the wrong hands. I think we all know what sort of horrible things can end up happening to Mercs that sell for cheap! I'm just going to tell myself that someone with a proper amount of respect for the car ended up with it, and that they will take good care of it.

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- K.C.Adams

'77 300D Euro Delivery
OM617 turbo / 4-speed swap
404 Milanbraun Metallic / 134 Dattel MB-Tex

Current status:
* Undergoing body work

My '77 300D progress thread