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Originally Posted by Cocacolakidd View Post
My Wife drove a Mercedes 4 cyl. diesel for slightly more than 500,000 miles, and the car was still running good when we sold it. The only car that I can compare with the Mercedes is my 85.5 Porsche 944. I'm still driving that car from late summer of 1985, and with regular maintenance it has reached 366,759 miles.

I have personally seen several 944s with over 300K, and they are still running strong and reliable.
Well said as always..
Add the fuel line caveat to Cola's prescriptions and drive confidently...

Along with early 1990's Accords, the 85.5+ 944's get my vote for best longevity.
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