They are great. We got a CDI in July because we got a good deal and I prefer the straight-6 OM648 and the 722.6 trans over the new aluminum V6 and 722.9. The navigation system is a little dated (my Garmin 250W is a ton easier to use) but otherwise it's a fantastic car.

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1990 300D 2.5 Turbo -155k
2000 E430 - 103k
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ecodiesel 4x4 - 11k
2014 VW Passat TDI SE - 7k Bro's Diesel
2006 E320 CDI - 128k Pop's Benz

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