Is the engine in the 1995 300 SD the dreaded rod bender? What are your opinions on buying one with 200K miles on it with perfect records?

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Mr. BILL

91 300E 120K
90 300SE 275K (sold)
92 BMW 525iM 120K
90 BMW 525iA 175K
85 300D 175K (sold)
84 300SD 245K (sold)

I just bought a 91 350SD (same engine) with 200K miles, original engine, never touched. I belive it still runs great, the the owner says it does not consume any oil.

Some came out of the factory good, and some bad. The bad apples blew up before 100K miles. If after about 120K miles, and the engine is still good, you know you have a good engine.

If the service records are there, and the car runs good, I say go for it. This is one case were high mileage is actually good, the engine has proven itself. I wouldn't touch this car with a ten foot pole if it had 75K miles.

These W140 cars are not cheap to operate, compared to a W126. Make sure the air conditioning and climate control is working, and paroozle thru the maintenence records to see if the evaportator has ever been done, its a 26-hour job with an expensive part, big $$$$. Things like automatic door and trunk closers and a complex vacuum system drive the maint. prices up.

Let us know how you do.

That car would actually be an S350 as they changed the model designations in 94......but if the car has been taken care ...you will love it....I love mine ...even thought there have been some maintenance issues....but turbodiesel is correct...check out the climate control sytem carefully because it is VERY expensive to fix....if you are used to repairs on a 126...then the 140 will be a big difference in dollars....BUT.....I personally think the 140 is a rolling piece of art...mine puts a smile on my face everyday drive it


Warren
1992 300SD
Columbus Ohio