Dan, First, I noticed that Marshall has already stated that it's untrue. I've owned 15 Mercedes to date 8 diesel & 7 gas. My two 300E's both went to 250,000 miles, one with no problems and the other with a dropped valve at 200,000 miles. When the head was pulled on the one with the dropped valve, the cylinders were inspected and showed no signs of wear. I consider the droped valve a random failure that could have happened to any of them. Both 300E's were sold at 250,000 miles, not because they were tired but because I decided to go back to diesel. I drive a lit of miles and I figured that an all mechanical engine was less likely to fail on the road. My other gassers already had well over 200,000 miles on the clock when I bought them and all ran well, with no signs of blowby. So, 7 out of 7, all with over 200,000 miles - you decide. Also, I've had friends in the SF Bay area take their 420 SEL's to well over 500,000 miles. The engines go the distance but the heads usually need attention at 300,000 miles and at 600,000 miles.
Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005 10:44 AM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: [MBZ] GASSERS LAST LONGER? Tom: Please elucidate! Dan I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 <http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales> http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Don & Teresa Merriman Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 9:25 PM To: Mercedes mailing list Subject: Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question Now now dudes, I drive a gas pot Benz with 487,000 miles, maintenance counts. On 6/20/05, Lee Einer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Not me. From what I hear, the new MBs aren't worth a cup of cold spit. I like the idea of a vehicle which can keep going for half a million miles. For me , that means an old Benz diesel. I guess as a disclaimer I should mention that I am an unrepentant CAB (Cheap-Assed Bastard.) But I chose an old Benz over a new VW diesel not solely based on cost but because the new VW turbodiesels are reported to have issues, and the new MBs are reported to be no more reliable than an Oldsmobile. Royce Engler wrote: >Hey, if we weren't cheap assed bastards, we'd be driving NEW Mercedes >Diesels...<GRIN> > >Royce Engler >1985 300TD Turbo 265K > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of BenzBarn >Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 8:36 PM >To: Mercedes mailing list >Subject: Re: [MBZ] another stupid oil question > > >Hey, not a bad idea. > >I do feel better. ( cheap assed bastards ) > > >_______________________________________ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >For new parts see www.buymbparts.com >For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > >_______________________________________ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >For new parts see www.buymbparts.com >For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > -- Lee Einer Dos Manos Jewelry http://www.dosmanosjewelry.com _______________________________________ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Don & Teresa Merriman Market Place Mexico Vacation Rentals Property Administration -- Dan Weeks Freelance Writing and Photography 515/279-4825 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
