My mom's 420SEL had ~230k miles on it when we sold it, up to ~250k now, we never had major trouble with it, although the spare fuel pump relay we took on long trips came in handy on the way back from FL once. Current owner just had to have a soft parts rebuild of the tranny.
The whole 126 line was pretty great - in fact I recently read a review for the new 221 chassis S class that praised it for driving like the old 126. I would look for a replacement timing chain and tensioner, though - we've rebuilt quite a few where the chain broke, usually 180+k miles though but I would think age would be a factor. Mike On 9/25/06, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
All I've heard, for what that is worth, is camshafts. Here's the EPA fuel economy figures for the 420 Fuel Type Premium Gasoline MPG (city) 15 MPG (highway) 19 MPG (combined) 17 Here's what they say for the 300 Fuel Type Premium Gasoline MPG (city) 16 MPG (highway) 20 MPG (combined) 18 Jeff Zedic Toronto _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
