Highest Milage W140? - Page 2

Gman91932 · 03-26-2007, 11:50 PM

I have two! w140's one with 170,000 and the other with 212,000! both run great!
Gman

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Germancar1 · 03-27-2007, 06:51 AM

Wow, some good miles on the W140s. I see them all the time and sometimes I'm still in awe at how large they are. I did see a S600 the other day on I294 that was so beat up to the point where I couldn't believe it was still running.

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Jim Fitzgerald · 04-01-2007, 10:50 PM

My '92 300 SE has 167K. I had some type of water leak repaired at 140K but no other problems. Get this! In a weak moment we bought a '99 Jaguar XJ8. It now has a whopping 79,000 miles and the engine is shot!. Seems they used a special cylinder bore coating which wears out at 70 to 80K and the only solution is to replace the engine! And the Benz just keeps going!

miroxz · 04-09-2007, 03:14 PM

ok...so does that make me 2nd?....ive got 210,000 on my 1996 S320 LWB

Rod Spohn · 04-10-2007, 11:42 AM

Does anyone know if they still do the mileage badges? If the do, is it through local dealers or MB head quarters? Its kind of goofy but I'm proud of how well the car does and have though about getting the first badge. Isn't it @ 150K ?

miroxz · 04-10-2007, 01:30 PM

yes you get them from the dealer...i need some of those myself

Gman91932 · 04-18-2007, 01:17 PM

It rides great!

Gman

glwillia · 04-21-2007, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Fitzgerald

My '92 300 SE has 167K. I had some type of water leak repaired at 140K but no other problems. Get this! In a weak moment we bought a '99 Jaguar XJ8. It now has a whopping 79,000 miles and the engine is shot!. Seems they used a special cylinder bore coating which wears out at 70 to 80K and the only solution is to replace the engine! And the Benz just keeps going!

Nikasil issue? The same thing affected BMWs with the M60 V-8 engines in MY1994-1995.

custodian · 04-23-2007, 01:48 PM

Well, just taken the plunge and bought another S600 with only 108000 miles on the clock, so it can sit alongside my 275000 S600.

So in the mornings I will have to decide whether to drive the light blue or the dark blue!

The high miler just seems to go from strength to strength.

shal · 04-23-2007, 09:54 PM

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JoeDoey · 04-27-2007, 08:00 PM

212,462 on my 1996 S320 LWB - still can cruise with the best of them.

BudW · 05-22-2007, 04:53 PM

202,000 500SEL and going strong as new

silver500 · 05-22-2007, 07:13 PM

145,000 miles on a 1996 S320

Benzkid89 · 05-29-2007, 02:50 PM

Wow that's pretty high guys, seems like the people at Benzworld.org have way more problems with their 140's than yall (or maybe your not telling

). What would you guys think of a 95 S320 with 191k on the clock for $4,200?

NZ_Benz · 05-29-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benzkid89

Wow that's pretty high guys, seems like the people at Benzworld.org have way more problems with their 140's than yall (or maybe your not telling

). What would you guys think of a 95 S320 with 191k on the clock for $4,200?

To be honest I think it's and no offense to people here BW has more technical people I get more replies to technical threads there than I do here by a mile.

trimaster · 06-01-2007, 01:40 PM

I'm at 119k. It's VERY nice to see these high mileage W140's out there. I'll be perfectly honest, I don't really care for the newer models. they're nice, but not for me. There's no other Mercedes sedan I want out there!

They'd feel like a downgrade from mine, so I plan on keeping it for as long as I can. & if this thread's any indication, I'll be driving it for a looong time...

BeeJay(UK) · 06-16-2007, 09:35 AM

My first post

I own a S280, 1998 which I have just bought it has 100 000 miles on the clock, and runs beautifully. I am in the UK, and I believe this model was never available in the USA as it was deemed to be underpowered.

Fuel here is VERY expensive. A litre of unleaded is 96p, this works out at $7.24 per US gallon (no, I did not get my calculations wrong, it really is that expensive). For that reason smaler sized engines are popular.

I paid my first visit to the USA over Easter, and hired a couple of vehicles. I came away a big fan of large engines, automatics and cruise control. Up to that point I had been driving a small French, diesel hatchback. Now I pass these tpes of cars on the motorway and smile

As I do about 30 000 miles a year I have just had it converted to run on LPG. I have had to tanks fitted, a 70 litre tank to replace the spare wheel, and a 100 lite tank in the boot up against the rear seat. This should give me a range of about 850 miles and as LPG is only 37p a litre it works out to be equivalent to 80mpg - which makes it affordable.

Even though I have only had my S280 for just under a month, I am never going back to 'the bad old days'. I just love the way it drives, even on the smaller, twistier, roads of the UK.

When converting it to LPG, the mechanics assured me that with regular servicing (especially fluid checks) I can expect another 250 000 miles out of it. That should see me through to retirement - and then another MB !

custodian · 06-17-2007, 08:46 AM

Welcome BJ

I'll keep a look out for you in South Wales. If you see blue (light or dark) S600, its probably me because I haven't seen another W140 s600 blue down here

BeeJay(UK) · 06-17-2007, 03:10 PM

Thanks Custodian

Actually, I am in mid-Wales and don't often visit South Wales. I used to have a microlight hangered at Swansea Airport, but that was years ago. My most recent visit was in March to Newport to get a quick passport for my son.

The W140 is certainly an unusual sight in these parts, and it is nice to have people stop and stare as you go past.

I think it is in serious danger of being classified a 'classic' any time soon, and certainly reassuring to know it was one of the last 'over engineered' models and with TLC will last for years to come.

Mine is a 280, rather than the 600 - so considerably less lively than yours

It is Blue, although one of my daughters swears it is more Purple than Blue.

You will recognise me if I drive past I have a permanent smile

jhholl · 06-18-2007, 11:13 PM

She is still smoooooth !

nexter2 · 08-14-2009, 12:30 AM

215,000

1991 E 4Matic

Runs good as new

aallii1991 · 09-04-2009, 05:07 AM

just passed 197,700!
so it just got broken in =p

sinyo1 · 09-05-2009, 12:36 AM

1993 400sel 289k miles still run perfect...

custodian · 09-28-2009, 05:45 PM

The older W140 S600 has just passed 300k miles and looks good for another 200k!

The newer W140 S600 up around 160k miles and running really well.

V12 engines have been trouble free. They seem so understressed I can imagine both cars being good for 500k miles. I'd certainly have no worries about buying any W140 with over 100k miles on the clock.

Most vulnerable mechanical part: heater duovalve which fails and then heater refuses to give warm air. Its happened on both cars but a £30 replacement from scrapyard has fixed both.

BENZBAEZ · 09-30-2009, 04:44 PM

1995 S500 EURO SHORT BODY WITH 90,000 MILES

1995 S500 USA WITH 85,000 MILES IN BODY SHOP

1993 600SEC JUST TURNED 100,000 MILES

1997 S420 190,000 MILES

03-27-2007, 06:51 AM	#27
Germancar1 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 2,397 Drives: 03 CLK430 Cabrio	Wow, some good miles on the W140s. I see them all the time and sometimes I'm still in awe at how large they are. I did see a S600 the other day on I294 that was so beat up to the point where I couldn't believe it was still running. M __________________ I am Merc1. Visit Germancarzone! 03' CLK430 Cabrio - Brilliant Silver/Ash/Ash

04-01-2007, 10:50 PM	#28
Jim Fitzgerald Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 21 Drives: 92 300SE '86 560SL	My '92 300 SE has 167K. I had some type of water leak repaired at 140K but no other problems. Get this! In a weak moment we bought a '99 Jaguar XJ8. It now has a whopping 79,000 miles and the engine is shot!. Seems they used a special cylinder bore coating which wears out at 70 to 80K and the only solution is to replace the engine! And the Benz just keeps going! __________________ The older a Benz gets, the better it looks.

04-10-2007, 11:42 AM	#30
Rod Spohn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 323 Drives: 1996 S320 & 2002 Pewter C5 Corvette	Mileage Badges Does anyone know if they still do the mileage badges? If the do, is it through local dealers or MB head quarters? Its kind of goofy but I'm proud of how well the car does and have though about getting the first badge. Isn't it @ 150K ?

04-10-2007, 01:30 PM	#31
miroxz Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	yes you get them from the dealer...i need some of those myself __________________ the only way to go! 1996 S320 210k drives like 21k..sold 1997 S500 95k...platinum on black..sold. (dumb move) 1995 S500....just the way i like it !!!

05-29-2007, 02:50 PM	#39
Benzkid89 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Knoxville, Tn aka K Town! Posts: 16 Drives: 1992 Mercedes 190E 2.6	Wow that's pretty high guys, seems like the people at Benzworld.org have way more problems with their 140's than yall (or maybe your not telling ). What would you guys think of a 95 S320 with 191k on the clock for $4,200? __________________ The star on my hood doesn't mean I am better person than you, just that I drive a better car.

04-09-2007, 03:14 PM	#29
miroxz Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	ok...so does that make me 2nd?....ive got 210,000 on my 1996 S320 LWB

04-23-2007, 01:48 PM	#34
custodian Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Well, just taken the plunge and bought another S600 with only 108000 miles on the clock, so it can sit alongside my 275000 S600. So in the mornings I will have to decide whether to drive the light blue or the dark blue! The high miler just seems to go from strength to strength.

04-27-2007, 08:00 PM	#36
JoeDoey Newbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: plano texas Posts: 1 Drives: W220, W140	212,462 on my 1996 S320 LWB - still can cruise with the best of them.

05-22-2007, 04:53 PM	#37
BudW Almost a Member! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 27 Drives: 1993 500SEL	202,000 500SEL and going strong as new

05-22-2007, 07:13 PM	#38
silver500 Almost a Member! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Palo Alto, Ca Posts: 71 Drives: 96 S320, 00 SL500, 06 S430	145,000 miles on a 1996 S320

06-01-2007, 01:40 PM	#41
trimaster Newbie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: florida Posts: 18 Drives: 95 s500, 88 BMW 735i	I'm at 119k. It's VERY nice to see these high mileage W140's out there. I'll be perfectly honest, I don't really care for the newer models. they're nice, but not for me. There's no other Mercedes sedan I want out there! They'd feel like a downgrade from mine, so I plan on keeping it for as long as I can. & if this thread's any indication, I'll be driving it for a looong time... __________________ German Car Lover! 2006 Tampa Auto Show Clearwater Auto Show

06-16-2007, 09:35 AM	#42
BeeJay(UK) Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 9 Drives: S280, 1998	My first post I own a S280, 1998 which I have just bought it has 100 000 miles on the clock, and runs beautifully. I am in the UK, and I believe this model was never available in the USA as it was deemed to be underpowered. Fuel here is VERY expensive. A litre of unleaded is 96p, this works out at $7.24 per US gallon (no, I did not get my calculations wrong, it really is that expensive). For that reason smaler sized engines are popular. I paid my first visit to the USA over Easter, and hired a couple of vehicles. I came away a big fan of large engines, automatics and cruise control. Up to that point I had been driving a small French, diesel hatchback. Now I pass these tpes of cars on the motorway and smile As I do about 30 000 miles a year I have just had it converted to run on LPG. I have had to tanks fitted, a 70 litre tank to replace the spare wheel, and a 100 lite tank in the boot up against the rear seat. This should give me a range of about 850 miles and as LPG is only 37p a litre it works out to be equivalent to 80mpg - which makes it affordable. Even though I have only had my S280 for just under a month, I am never going back to 'the bad old days'. I just love the way it drives, even on the smaller, twistier, roads of the UK. When converting it to LPG, the mechanics assured me that with regular servicing (especially fluid checks) I can expect another 250 000 miles out of it. That should see me through to retirement - and then another MB !

06-17-2007, 08:46 AM	#43
custodian Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Welcome BJ I'll keep a look out for you in South Wales. If you see blue (light or dark) S600, its probably me because I haven't seen another W140 s600 blue down here

06-17-2007, 03:10 PM	#44
BeeJay(UK) Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 9 Drives: S280, 1998	Thanks Custodian Actually, I am in mid-Wales and don't often visit South Wales. I used to have a microlight hangered at Swansea Airport, but that was years ago. My most recent visit was in March to Newport to get a quick passport for my son. The W140 is certainly an unusual sight in these parts, and it is nice to have people stop and stare as you go past. I think it is in serious danger of being classified a 'classic' any time soon, and certainly reassuring to know it was one of the last 'over engineered' models and with TLC will last for years to come. Mine is a 280, rather than the 600 - so considerably less lively than yours It is Blue, although one of my daughters swears it is more Purple than Blue. You will recognise me if I drive past I have a permanent smile

06-18-2007, 11:13 PM	#45
jhholl Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	93 300se 255k Miles She is still smoooooth !

09-04-2009, 05:07 AM	#47
aallii1991 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 24 Drives: 1993 400 sel	just passed 197,700! so it just got broken in =p Last edited by aallii1991; 09-04-2009 at 05:07 AM. Reason: spelling

08-14-2009, 12:30 AM	#46
nexter2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2 Drives: 300E 4Matic	215,000 1991 E 4Matic Runs good as new

09-05-2009, 12:36 AM	#48
sinyo1 Super Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 743	1993 400sel 289k miles still run perfect...

09-28-2009, 05:45 PM	#49
custodian Newbie Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	The older W140 S600 has just passed 300k miles and looks good for another 200k! The newer W140 S600 up around 160k miles and running really well. V12 engines have been trouble free. They seem so understressed I can imagine both cars being good for 500k miles. I'd certainly have no worries about buying any W140 with over 100k miles on the clock. Most vulnerable mechanical part: heater duovalve which fails and then heater refuses to give warm air. Its happened on both cars but a £30 replacement from scrapyard has fixed both.

09-30-2009, 04:44 PM	#50
BENZBAEZ Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MIA Posts: 7 Drives: Anything I can afford	1995 S500 EURO SHORT BODY WITH 90,000 MILES 1995 S500 USA WITH 85,000 MILES IN BODY SHOP 1993 600SEC JUST TURNED 100,000 MILES 1997 S420 190,000 MILES

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