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Old 11-20-2003, 11:41 PM
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275K miles or so on my SDL,
254K miles or so on my SD,

The SDL is off by 15K miles, because it is the car that gets used the most. I don't want to have to keep updating my sig, so there you go.

SDL has original engine and head, and I believe had a new transmission sometime ago.

SD has (cough)(cough)(a-Hem) WELL IT IS A 350 WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? Anyway 170K miles on the updated engine.

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Old 11-21-2003, 04:36 AM
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250,364 on my 1982 300D

Anyone know where to get a 250K badge? I saw one recently but I don't remember where.

Rob
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Old 11-21-2003, 05:05 AM
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250,364 on my 1982 300D

Anyone know where to get a 250K badge? I saw one recently but I don't remember where.

Rob
You have to go to Daimler-Benz for the badge. You might be able to get an appilcation at your dealer, or send a letter requestion one to:
Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc.
One Mercedes Drive
Montvale, NJ 07645'
ATTN: High Mileage Awards Program

BTW, I've got 246 (about to turn over to 247) K miles on my car, and AFAIK everything's original and running strong! I got the car at 223K miles...
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Old 11-21-2003, 01:25 PM
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1984 300 D 296,000 miles. original engine, transmission, timing
chain. runs great except for the usual water leaks and AC/heat
issues -- but without those i'd have no excuses for not doing yard work on the weekends!

should have second mileage badge by april '04.
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Old 11-21-2003, 01:30 PM
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250,364 on my 1982 300D

Anyone know where to get a 250K badge? I saw one recently but I don't remember where.

Rob
also, be aware that the badges are for kilometers, not miles. So at 250k miles, you have 402,000 kilometers. You almost qualify for the 500k badge
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Old 11-21-2003, 04:02 PM
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Jamie

No pictures yet, the wagon is Pale Ivory with Palomino interior. It has the roof rack W/two cross bars, no third seat. Runs and drives like new Has small scratch down the left side like someone rubbed a gate post leaving the back yard Needs that fixed and a good detailing as the interior is Palomino "pink" from sun damage. As with any car this age, small things need attention as it sat for a long time not used, I'm supprised it runs and drives as well as it does considering that.

I've GOT to learn to use my new digital camera and show ya'll some pictures
Jerry
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Old 11-22-2003, 09:37 AM
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379,000 km on my '71 416 Mog. The original 5.7L OM352 engine has 10,500+ hours on it Starts and runs like a champ, just a little smoky on cold mornings.
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Old 11-22-2003, 10:59 AM
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93 300D... 166k and i dont think it will ever die. strong as ever, needs a new muffler right now, but damn do these germans know what they're doing.
this thing will take whatever i throw at it
god i love my diesel
i may not be able to pass a minivan on 93
but i love my diesel!!

sam
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Old 11-22-2003, 12:32 PM
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These cars continue to impress. The mechanic who services all 6 of my company vans, also helps me out with the SDL, when th ings get too sticky for me.

He routinely comments about how well engineered and well made these German cars are.

Even my friends, who were skeptical at first are starting to realize why I wanted an older, diesel Mercedes.

Have a wonderful weekend.
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Old 11-22-2003, 02:37 PM
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My '85 300D turbo has almost 220K miles, rebuilt trans at 108K. The alternator, water pump, a/c compressor where replaced over time. Still has original vacuum pump, IP and starter as well as timing chain. Clear coat almost gone from hood. Seat springs busted, upholstery good. Almost all trim has had to be re-attached inside and out. Most weather stripping dried out and cracked. New windshield rubber. Most all switches, relays and actuators replaced. The engine makes a clicking sound that I still don't know where its coming from. I've checked everything that can be checked short of replacing the suspect components (too many and to much $$$ to do it). It runs good enough so I don't care anymore.
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Old 11-22-2003, 03:28 PM
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Mine is 200 miles short of 158K miles.
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Old 11-22-2003, 04:14 PM
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Hmm

1983 240D
White
Blue Interior
Power Windows
Power Moonroof
4 speed manual on third clutch
New engine at 300k after neglect.
Current, 338,000 miles.
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Old 11-22-2003, 07:16 PM
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Thumbs up

83 240D
256,000 mi. now
Auto , loaded everything works .
commute 50 mi per day
I keep on top of everything , love the smell of diesel in the morning. Reliable and rock steady performance.
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Old 11-24-2003, 10:17 PM
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'87 300 SDL - 336000 - original everything & ran 100+ no problem.

'87 300 SDL - 251000 - replacement trans. b4 I purchased.

'98 E 300 td - 103000 - quick/economical, quality inferior to 126 cars.
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Old 11-25-2003, 02:27 PM
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mileage

My 83 300sd has 363000 miles on it and is getting driven everyday. I have a 76 mile round trip commute that I bought it for. With any luck I will put many more on her.

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