Getting ready for 200k miles
09-27-12, 05:52 PM
#16
Alright, that is probably it even if it isn't as long as i don't need to add oil, i wont fix it. This car has a noise coming from the strut mount, but besides that its perfect. I would rive it anywhere. I should put up pictures of the interior to someday
10-22-12, 06:48 PM
#17
Well i hit 200 on the way back from Albany going to Buffalo. Got 25.7 mpg. Besides regular work, here is a list of things that have been replaced since new
6 Struts (4 of them being in the rear)
4 new strut mounts
4 new sway bar links
1 o2 sensor
2 oil control valves
1 knock sensor
2 set of sway bar links
4 new calipers (replaced the original ones)
1 rebuilt transmission (wasn't broken, but was leaking so for the price i figured i'd replace a lot of things)
1 driver door window regulator
1 rear passenger door window (car got broken into)
2 sets of HID bulbs (aftermarket)
1 heated seat switch
Thats about it, not bad for 12 years and 200k miles in the rust belt, and 2 minor accidents.
The picture of the s500 was what i was thinking of replacing it with, but to be honest, it didn't drive much better, that and it wasn't really in a great area. The sales guy saw me and the first thing he asked was "what are you doing in this neighborhood and how did you even find this place?" needless to say i was in one of the worst parts of the city haha
Also a picture of the original engine
6 Struts (4 of them being in the rear)
4 new strut mounts
4 new sway bar links
1 o2 sensor
2 oil control valves
1 knock sensor
2 set of sway bar links
4 new calipers (replaced the original ones)
1 rebuilt transmission (wasn't broken, but was leaking so for the price i figured i'd replace a lot of things)
1 driver door window regulator
1 rear passenger door window (car got broken into)
2 sets of HID bulbs (aftermarket)
1 heated seat switch
Thats about it, not bad for 12 years and 200k miles in the rust belt, and 2 minor accidents.
The picture of the s500 was what i was thinking of replacing it with, but to be honest, it didn't drive much better, that and it wasn't really in a great area. The sales guy saw me and the first thing he asked was "what are you doing in this neighborhood and how did you even find this place?" needless to say i was in one of the worst parts of the city haha
Also a picture of the original engine
10-22-12, 08:31 PM
#19
nice..but dont get that S-Klass = repair bill will be really high.
i know you would want to get a different car but also consider sticking with the car. Who knows you will hit even more miles...... and be on TV!!!..lol
i know you would want to get a different car but also consider sticking with the car. Who knows you will hit even more miles...... and be on TV!!!..lol
11-30-12, 01:56 PM
#24
^It really is a great looking car, even when i walk out to the parking garage after school, i still think the car doesn't look that old, maybe just the wheels. I am looking for a new car, but instead of selling or trading this one in, i just decided to insure and drive two cars, can't really justify it other than after 110k miles and 3.5 years, i think a new car is pretty reasonable
12-18-12, 08:50 PM
#26
Well i just hit 208k miles, and i also bought a new car, more pics to come once i pick it up. I will keep both cars. The new one will sit in the garage during winter since its from florida and only has 62k miles.
Last edited by RXGS; 12-18-12 at 08:54 PM.
12-18-12, 08:52 PM
#27
Car has all options besides navigation and mark levinson, but has OEM self-leveling HIDs, heated seats, and is a sport design. Glad i waited to find one. All the badges, including the sport design badges are inside the car and are being out back on.
12-18-12, 09:48 PM
#29
At some point the blackwood has been switched to oakwood, but i'm actually ok with that as i prefer it, call me weird. All interior lights, as well as exterior ones have been switched to LED's. Has dealer service records for EVERYTHING up till 57k miles. Wipers, bulbs, tint, tires, brakes, oil changes everything done at the dealership.