Some crate engines are not available from Mercedes. the 617.952 for example is not. I checked with MB before I bought the metric motor engine.

The price has gone up considerably. It all depends how long are you going to keep the car, as the engine is way more than the body is worth.

We paid $6000.00 out the door, dropped off the old one and loaded and packed the new one home. have over 13,000 miles on it, and runs great.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works