Mileage Poll On Your W124??!
07-08-2003, 02:53 AM
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1992 Mercedes 300E
1992 300E w/ 144,000 Miles.
Put LOTS of money into it (~$10K) replacing things at the dealership while it was under warranty that had overtly failed but looked "worn" so it cost me hardly anything. Just spent $3K on the AC on my dime. The reason: I still like this car better than anything that you could buy new under $30K, the interior and exterior still looks better than most new cars, and there are no squeaks, rattles, etc... AND I'm still as happy driving it as I was the day that I bought it. These cars are not cheap to fix, but take care of them and they will be a pleasure to own long after a lesser car has lost it's appeal.
Put LOTS of money into it (~$10K) replacing things at the dealership while it was under warranty that had overtly failed but looked "worn" so it cost me hardly anything. Just spent $3K on the AC on my dime. The reason: I still like this car better than anything that you could buy new under $30K, the interior and exterior still looks better than most new cars, and there are no squeaks, rattles, etc... AND I'm still as happy driving it as I was the day that I bought it. These cars are not cheap to fix, but take care of them and they will be a pleasure to own long after a lesser car has lost it's appeal.
07-20-2003, 06:15 PM
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2010 VW Golf TDI
I’m with Santron and JER.
It may not be cheap to keep them up to like new condition, but if you do, you will have a magnificent vehicle that rivals virtually any new car. I love my car and I don’t intend to buy another car in my lifetime. I think it is that good.
07-23-2003, 11:02 AM
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92 400E
92 400E ...156K...most expensive repair..camshaft adjuster at 132K..$575 for part + 6 hours labor @ 60 plus an hour..reduced to $30 and a good bottle of Whiskey. Shop has another 400E (93) with get this guys....332K...and its in for tranny problems only.
11-22-2003, 03:42 PM
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320CE
1993 300/320 CE Sportline coupe
1993 300/320 CE Sportline coupe
- about 92500 miles (as of November 2003)
- 3rd owner; purchased May 1999 with 63000 miles
see http://www.geocities.com/mcantoria/mc-mbz.html for more info
- about 92500 miles (as of November 2003)
- 3rd owner; purchased May 1999 with 63000 miles
see http://www.geocities.com/mcantoria/mc-mbz.html for more info
11-22-2003, 04:10 PM
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300TE / 300E / 300CE
I just got this perfect example of a 1987 300E with a RENNTech 3.6 motor, rebuilt trans, AMG 3 piece wheels, and other goodies. Only 145k miles on body (it does NOT show) and ~30k on motor. Whoeeee!!
