I've been driving a 1995 W140 S500 since '03, bought it with 164k and now has 280k miles. I've done 90% of the maintenance on the car and really like it.

However, I fear it's wearing out. The underhood vacuum lines are all so brittle that they explode when you touch them, the steering pump and valve covers are leaking, the exhaust system is getting crispy, it's starting to rust around the edges... it's disappointing.

The W140 is all the car I ever wanted. I could go find a low mileage '99 or something, but I'm afraid that even the lower mile cars are slipping down the same road.

Am I wrong?

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