Replaced alternator and battery at 178,000 miles.
Ball joints replaced at 160,000.
This car was given to me by my father when I was in high school. I didn't like it to begin with due to the lack of acceleration, but it quickly grew on me.
Other than the ball joints being replaced (partially a product of hitting a curb too hard) the alternator was the very first engine component to go ever at 178,000.
My 300D actually starts well in cold weather even when I don't plug it in. It is difficult to get it stuck in the snow.
I have found sixteen inch migla migla silver (not chrome) rims for the car that make it look more like a mercedes than the magnesium alloys it comes with and I have also added a sound system.
I am 23 years of age and this car is my oldest and most reliable car as well as the most luxurious. I plan to chase 1,000,000 miles as I will probably never give up this car barring a wreck.
Not just for the young 'ons...
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