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badali
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USA, Pa, Butler
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1966 230SL
covered over 13000 miles since my ownership
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July 17, 2019, 00:21:03 »
When I bought my 1966 230SL it had 56298 miles on it. Today it has 69342. I have been driving it all week since I'm on vacation. It has been running and shifting well since I twisted all the fuses. I also noticed that the cold start is instant since then. Hot start is a little finicky if it sits for more than 20 minutes on a 90 degree day. It stumbles a bit then clears up in about 10 seconds. Other than that all is well.
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Brad
1961 220 Sb
1966 230 SL
2019 E 450 4 Matic
2022 GLC 300 4 Matic
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USA, IL, Highland Park
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Re: covered over 13000 miles since my ownership
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July 25, 2019, 17:27:14 »
If I remember correctly, you were once going to sell it.
I'm glad you are still getting enjoyment out of it.
Take care,
Mark
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1970 280 SL Automatic, USA version, Grey-Blue (906G/906G), Blue leather (245)
1968 SS396 Camaro Convertible (owned since 1977 -- my first car
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1984 Porsche Euro Carrera coupe, LSD, SlateBlueMet/Blue
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JamesL
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Re: covered over 13000 miles since my ownership
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July 25, 2019, 19:40:11 »
How long have you had it?
I recall one of my first drives I went through 100,000m (and at 100mph!)
I've put another 40,000+ on since then. In 16 years (come October)
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James L
Oct69 RHD 280 in DB906 with cognac leather
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USA, CA, De Luz and Los Angeles
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Re: covered over 13000 miles since my ownership
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July 25, 2019, 20:19:12 »
I registered 70,000 kms in my first 10 years of ownership, and maybe 3,000 in the last 10 years as the car is no longer where I live most of the time, sadly. Perhaps I should take it with me to California.
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Cees Klumper
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badali
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USA, Pa, Butler
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1966 230SL
Re: covered over 13000 miles since my ownership
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July 25, 2019, 21:09:23 »
I have had the car 10 years. Last year and the year before I didn't drive it much since I was not well. This week it looks like it will be nice weather so I'll be driving it more.
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Brad
1961 220 Sb
1966 230 SL
2019 E 450 4 Matic
2022 GLC 300 4 Matic
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