I'm rocking 104k miles right now.

Just wondering if anyone here is over 150k mile, and would you dare to buy one of these 55k cars with +150k.

 

Mine was at 124,000 i want to say (when we tore it down for a rebuild). When i first got the car i drove it like crazy. After inspecting my engine when we tore it down i wouldn't be afraid to buy one with high miles. I bought my car stock as far as i could tell and had it modded that week and put some very hard miles on it and the engine internals looked perfect.

 

This is very encouraging.

Is there anything that guys differently, especially in terms of maintenance, to ensure the longevity of the engine.

 

justinwrock is at that point... and selling

 

125000 and counting. 100+ miles daily commute from Oceanside to Anaheim.

 

150k on mine.

 

u guys make me wanna get out and drive more just turned over 40,000 miles not to long ago

 

65K? Had 17 K when I purchased.

 

142k here

 

142k and still looks that good??

You've just inspired me to clean my car.

 

 

i belive he painted his car... its beautiful tho

 

120k for me

 

Just turned 118K in the 55. Given how it has treated me over the years, i have no doubt that a 150K+ mile E55 would be just fine if it was taken care of.

Aaron

 

68,500 here and have an appointment on Wednesday for the 70k service. We'll see what they say. It runs like a champ.

 

Guys!

What is your oil change interval?

And do any of you have the Oil/Air separator installed?

Thanks

 

These are hand built engines with high grade internals and very exact tolerances that run on 9+ quarts of Mobil 1 from birth.....they should live a LONG time especially w/ low oil change intervals. i change my oil every 6 months which equals around 2K/miles because i don't drive her much.

 

Thanks!

I change the oil every 5000 miles. Do you think thats too much?

 

I don't let miles scare me on anything. Stuff is built to last these days. My current work truck (99 2500 cummins) has 260,000. 2003 dodge 2500 cummins just turned 500,000 on Sunday. My first truck that my dad gave me 97 dodge 3500 had 900,000 when we gave it to a friend and is still running. We've got gas Chevy dump trucks that are abused everyday hauling 15-20,000lbs and the 2005's have 210-250,000 and running strong. The 2006's are close to 200,000. These engines in the Mercedes are built better in my opinion and get taken care of far better.

 

Great thread, I have no reservation that these cars will see 150,000 (hard) miles without breaking a sweat.

 

I change the oil at least by 3k mile intervals.

No catchcan installed here, 100% stock.

Aaron

 

Thanks Aaron!

Appreciate your feedback.

 

there was a 200k mi. one on ebay a while back. My friend had one with 145k, mine is 124k mi. now.

 

I have 69k and did my brake flush last night and going today to do my tranny

 

I guess these trucks arent modded tho? Thats the only caveat that would apply to our beasts.

Diesels can ramp up very impressive milages... very little to go wrong and solid internals , low rpms... nice recipe. Impressive results you getting from the gas trucks tho.

I reckon as long as you dont red line the motor too often, let it warm up properly, and service it appropiately, AND have a safe tune on it ... chances are it will just keep going....

90% of the time the motor is at 5% of its designed max stress with all that torque.