I have one of the same body style. They will not last anywhere near as long as a 123 or 124 or 126. The body rusts easily. Paint dings turn to rust bubbles within weeks. Much of the metal has been replaced with plastic - which cracks too easily. Especially the fuel delivery components, steering fluid reservoir, and all sorts of little brackets that are metal on the older models. The only way they will see that high a mileage is if you drive them fast and far before the car crumbles to dust.
-Dave Walton 87SDL, 94S350, 99E300 On 12/6/06, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have had 3 123's that 290K, 375K and 475K on them respectively. I know that the older diesels can last that long. I am sure the 124's can last that long. But, I had no idea that the newer ones were as durable. Look at this car - 300K on a 1997. That surprises me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1997-MERCEDES-E300-DIESEL-ECONOMICAL-LONG -LASTING_W0QQitemZ170056174121QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6335QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIte m Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 133K _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
