Re: [MBZ] Newer Diesels

2006-12-06 Thread dave walton
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 fl

Re: [MBZ] Newer Diesels

2006-12-06 Thread Levi Smith
I would sure as hell hope so... There are plenty of Subaru's out there with gas engines with more miles than that on original engines... 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

[MBZ] Newer Diesels

2006-12-06 Thread Donald Snook
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/ebaym