I'm now starting to replace parts I've already replaced once on my 240 and it's really bothering me.

I've owned my car now for 4.5 years and have put about 29k on it. When I first got it, I replaced the starter with a Bosch reman. Just replaced it again a few months ago. I also changed all the glow plugs with Bosch ones along with the relay when I first got it. Just had glow plug number 3 go bad on me a couple weeks ago.

The orginal parts used to last 20+ years and now this replacement crap we buy lasts only a few. My car is basically just a weekend driver and for any long trips. It's not like I start it each day for short trips. Am I being unreasonable that stuff should last more than 4.5 years or 29,000 miles?????

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)