Longevity of 300E compared to 300D
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Longevity of 300E compared to 300D
I am considering a 1986 300E. I am also looking at some 300D's. I am wondering, how would you compare the general reliability and longevity between the two. I know that Diesel's have a reputation for hanging in there a long time, often well over 300,000 miles. What about the gas engine models? Do they still carry that longevity that Mercedes is famous for?
This question applies, I suppose, to all gasoline versus Diesel Mercedes. But, I am also interested generally in the longevity of the gasoline engines. Can I expect 250 - 300 thousand miles?
This question applies, I suppose, to all gasoline versus Diesel Mercedes. But, I am also interested generally in the longevity of the gasoline engines. Can I expect 250 - 300 thousand miles?
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Re: Longevity of 300E compared to 300D
Originally posted by Youngman41
I am considering a 1986 300E. I am also looking at some 300D's. I am wondering, how would you compare the general reliability and longevity between the two. I know that Diesel's have a reputation for hanging in there a long time, often well over 300,000 miles. What about the gas engine models? Do they still carry that longevity that Mercedes is famous for?
This question applies, I suppose, to all gasoline versus Diesel Mercedes. But, I am also interested generally in the longevity of the gasoline engines. Can I expect 250 - 300 thousand miles?
I am considering a 1986 300E. I am also looking at some 300D's. I am wondering, how would you compare the general reliability and longevity between the two. I know that Diesel's have a reputation for hanging in there a long time, often well over 300,000 miles. What about the gas engine models? Do they still carry that longevity that Mercedes is famous for?
This question applies, I suppose, to all gasoline versus Diesel Mercedes. But, I am also interested generally in the longevity of the gasoline engines. Can I expect 250 - 300 thousand miles?
