most miles on a w126?

[85 500sel]

Just wondering who on this board has the most miles on their w126? Does anybody have 300,000 or 400,000. Will like to keep mine for this long. Only 126,000 at present time.

[just-n-time]

Originally Posted by 85 500sel

Just wondering who on this board has the most miles on their w126? Does anybody have 300,000 or 400,000. Will like to keep mine for this long. Only 126,000 at present time.

I have a close Friend of mine that had 426,000 on his diesel.I think you will get what you wish out of it,They are rebuild able.when the problems become insurmountable then give up!Suppose I am saying It will be what you want it to be.JNT

[GradyService]

Well, I have 151k. Hope to go another 151k.
Thanks, and God Bless,
Dave.

[fahrgewehr2]

I now have 280K+ on my 300SE. Engine is strong as ever. Suspension is tight up front, but the rear needs rebuilt. Steering also needs to be refreshened.

I will probably not put any more money into it. I think I am ready to try a different model as I've had this one for almost 10 years.

[Will_w202]

I'm sure the diesels will outlast the V8s......inline 6s are probably in the middle. I'm sure the diesels could go a million miles if you really wanted them to, but I have never heard of a V8 running more than 300k. If you have, I'd love to know!

[danwatt]

300SE with 215,000, still going very strong. Body and suspension still in great shape, engine feels smoother than my 190e 2.6 which has far less miles.

[cbdo]

Re expected mileage for a 450/560 V8, note the comment in this article: http://fly.hiwaay.net/~gbf/107/rt.html

Seems a truly well-maintained version ought to go a long, long time.

[Hatterasguy]

300k miles isn't that much. I have seen quite a few W126's in the 400k, 500k, and 600k mile ranges. They start to get pretty sloppy at that point, nothing lasts forever.

[jhodg5ck]

Are we talking gas/diesel or both? I know of a 380SEC pushing 500K...


Jonathan

[t walgamuth]

Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

300k miles isn't that much. I have seen quite a few W126's in the 400k, 500k, and 600k mile ranges. They start to get pretty sloppy at that point, nothing lasts forever.

i would think if you kept after them they would be fine.

tom w

[dakota]

My buddy Barry has over half a million miles on his 1983 380SEC AMG. The car is showroom nice.

[Johnhef]

I had an MB instructor in texas with 400K plus on his 300SD when the odometer stopped....10 years ago. Still going strong.

[Mistress]

171,000 on my 90' 420 SEL and with Hef's help many many more miles...

[86560SEL]

I should mention though that if my car does not soon get help, it will not see 270K.

[hahnvroom]

292,000 on my old 1985 380 SE i miss that car.