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Mercedes Benz does 4.6 million Km, now that's a reliable car.

xj13 submitted on 07/15/2007 Official AutoSpies Timestamp: 11:42 AM
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Mercedes Benz does 4.6 million Km, now that's a reliable car.

A Mercedes Benz is renowned for often traveling several hundred thousand kilometers or more in its life. The record holder, a W115 240D acknowledged by Daimler-Benz and on display in their Stuttgart museum, clocked 4.6 million kilometers between 1976 to 2004, mostly working as a taxi based in Thessaloniki.During this time the owner was able to call upon the original engine and two spare units, deploying them on a rotational basis 11 times in total. Mercedes made badges available for their cars to mark each 250,000 kilometers the car had traveled.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/classics.cfm?classicid=5040929.001&mercedes=1.html/country/gcf

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Htay7500 - 7/15/2007 2:24:45 PM

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apperantly, thts tru. in a modern s-class (or any of its german rivals), its f-ing retarded to find how to turn on the a/c or radio by using a knob. and with all those gadgets, they can cause a distraction when driving. when tht breaks, its very costly to repair. a lexus, infiniti, or acura, or better yet most american luxury carmakers, the a/c button and radio controls are there. therefore its practical and simple, and less to repair and spend.

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SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/15/2007 2:41:49 PM

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Utterly astonishingly rubbish! You are twisting facts in your advantage.

Mercedes always made extremely reliable, innovative and robust cars. Early 90s there were some problems on some models and later on we got the rubbish ML and early A-class. Some purists may complain about the interior quality drop from the 90s and honestly I have to agree with them.

But Mercedes is back, since the launch of the new generation cars (S-class, CL and now C-class) quality and reliability is totally back. The reassuring "thunks" and "clunks" when open/close a door/boot/bonnet are back.

Please, spare me your bullshit. It's not making any sense. I don't care if you like Lexus cars, but don't go and disrespect the household brands in the business.

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EnnNorak - 7/15/2007 4:56:18 PM

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The Germans have always been good mechanical engineers but fell short in electrical engineering. I had 3 Audis in the eighties (all plagued with electrical problems) and I finally gave up on Audi for that reason. I recently returned to Audi by leasing an A6 Quattro and will be looking to replace it next spring when the lease terminates. Only minor warning light problems appear to persist with this brand. The car is perfect in every other way. I don't know why German cars have become so needlessly complex with the most horrible example being BMW's dreaded iDrive. Mercedes is wasting money on overly complex safety gimmicks when they could be improving in other areas like building aluminum bodies, installing S-Class seats in all models, and using Torsen differentials in their AWD systems.

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toolatetorace - 7/15/2007 1:40:31 PM

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This had to be in the Sun Belt area instead of the Rust Belt area . After that many miles the only thing you would be hanging on to is the steering wheel . So, no matter how good the car is made, rust is the big equalizer there and here as well

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david989 - 7/15/2007 1:40:55 PM

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So? A Toyota Prius has done over 400,000 km and is far more complex than that old slow diesel. Hybrids are the future.

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Willis - 7/15/2007 1:44:42 PM

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They started after numerous tries. I used to have a 240D from '79 and it took a few tries, but they eventually started up.

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Willis - 7/15/2007 1:54:40 PM

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As a former owner, I expected the car to start-up poorly in the winters. No complaints on my end. Eventually the combustion chambers heated up enough for the engine to clatter to life.

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SevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/15/2007 2:53:52 PM

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It's not secret that older Merc were almost overengineered, because offcourse German cars weren't allowed to go wrong. Old S-classes, old SEL, old SECs, .. they all could do over a million km with ease.

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david989 - 7/15/2007 1:42:41 PM

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Also there are countless Toyota's and Lexus out there that have done more than this slow diesel. Toyota just doesn't brag about it like Mercedes. They don't need to brag about it.

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Willis - 7/15/2007 2:32:43 PM

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Oh please...

Htay7500 - 7/15/2007 1:52:37 PM

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any used MB before 95 is good to buy since electronics werent has complex to work or maintain as those after tht yr.

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Rupert - 7/15/2007 6:46:52 PMView My AgentSpace

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Basically anything with square headlamps is good, including the old SL and old old S class.

Lexus - 7/15/2007 5:39:07 PM

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How many MB actually last that long? I seriously doubted if all the MB lasted that long. Why don't all do a research on this website and see who the 2006 king of recall? MB is pretty high on that list.

Want talk realibility, get Japanese brand, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, and Infiniti. MB are NOT what it use to be, so stop living in the past.

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w209w114 - 7/16/2007 11:22:26 AMView My AgentSpace

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Stop living under a rock. Wake up and smell the roses. Mercedes Benz is now back getting better and better while Toyota faces more recalls and rebates (tundra anyone?) Shut your garbage hole.

BentleyGT - 7/15/2007 8:28:56 PM

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Oh stop your bitchings, just learn to accept the truth.

"Want talk realibility, get Japanese brand, Honda, Acura, Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, and Infiniti."

Im glad you learned that Lexus and Infiniti falls with the rest of the cheep trash. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU. Change your username and side with the with the best cars in the world, Mercedes is #1.

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w209w114 - 7/16/2007 11:23:34 AMView My AgentSpace

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They cant join us so they want to beat us with their cheap garbage. Haters

markusck - 7/15/2007 8:51:48 PM

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Here they go again..."RELIABILITY!! RELIABILITY!!!" man you guys need to find something else to talk about..well, that is a problem isnt it? There really isnt much else.how about..the L-Finesse styling of the ES..(the Buick wannabe) wait! how about the LSh...(read the NYT article as Lexus missed the boat there too...) So what is there...driving dynamics..nope...prestige..please..so we are back to reliability...oh yes, their wiz bang marketing...pathetic

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markusck - 7/15/2007 9:00:13 PM

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It just amazes me that an article about a car that has achieved 4.6million!! km turns into a Lexus fan haven of negativity..instead of a reasoned discussion about the accomplishment, whoever the manufacturer. For the Lexus guys its all about the propoganda and brand loyalty to a point of fanaticism...really sad.

EL34 - 7/15/2007 9:30:51 PM

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Congrats to Mercedes-Benz the #1 car for the world.

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Htay7500 - 7/15/2007 9:39:35 PM

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This is no suprise tyt these benzdiesels last long. I know someone from the biggest MB dealer in the dc area whos rebuilding an 89 240d.

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w209w114 - 7/16/2007 11:26:23 AMView My AgentSpace

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They didnt make the W123s 240D or any other chassis in 89. Trust me I had one.

Agent63 - 7/15/2007 10:21:14 PMView My AgentSpace

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Lexus fanclub members quit talking trash now that Mercedes has to show for something they built. MB quality and reliability hasn't been great all these years but they are improving. MB's are still bought off the lot no matter how bad of times MB are going through. There level of luxury is still up there and the rides are still comfortable despite the darker days of MB reliability and quality.

The current generations of MB's are of high quality. reliability is still to be known. So far my S550 is holding up great. Quiet, luxurious, all expected from a Benz.

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Lexus - 7/16/2007 12:17:17 AM

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MB is NOt #1 number one, BMW has just outsold Mb worldwide this past june. Do a search on this website and see for yourself.

If you look at automotive history, German brand is losing it gripe. Japanese cars is gaining momentum and is taking over very soon.

Don't deny it, just accept, sooner or later you will be driving a Lexus just like me;)

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Rupert - 7/16/2007 7:11:19 AMView My AgentSpace

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Why can't you just say something reasonable? Why is everything you say full of hyperbole?
Sure, Lexus sales are increasing, but "taking over"??? Do you really think Lexus will drive the Germans out of business?

Czelinski - 7/16/2007 6:10:09 AM

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"If you look at automotive history, German brand is losing it gripe. Japanese cars is gaining momentum and is taking over very soon."

Obviously never been to Europe. Japanese cars sell well in the economy market i admit, Honda, Nissan, Toyota etc etc. But of course, the Japanese only make economy cars i suppose. In terms of luxury vehicles, Audi, Mercedes and BMW dominate, and it's no mystery as to why this is so.

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Will_ - 7/16/2007 7:01:06 AM

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Because they have been the only ones doing so for quite some time now. The world has had Lexus, Infiniti and Acura for roughly 20 years now, most of which the three of them set their ambitions on being successful in the toughest automotive market in the world. What's unique about Europe though is that the Germans also make plenty of economy cars too.

Rupert - 7/16/2007 7:10:03 AMView My AgentSpace

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Honda and Toyota combined sell less than Ford or Vauxhall in Europe.

Will_ - 7/16/2007 7:36:49 AM

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North America doesn't even know what Vauxhall is, and Toyota already sells more than Ford, period.

david989 - 7/16/2007 9:52:25 AM

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Lexus is the future.

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Czelinski - 7/16/2007 10:20:34 AM

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No it isn't...

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