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Originally Posted by thebenzbar
I beg to differ. This is why, IMO:
The 617s get better fuel economy simply because they do not need to burn as much fuel as the 110.
The 617s are built in higher tolerances and can also sustain the added stress of the higher compression ratio.
The 617s do not have an ignition system so you will never have to tune them up.
The 617's exhaust systems last longer because diesel fuel exhaust is not as corrosive a gasoline engine exhaust.
That 280CE is indeed very nice... but young Stewie, your opinion is unsubstantiated as a whole.
Once single case (from your brief experience so far) should not reflect the generalized comparison statement you just made.
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I never said that the M110 did not require more maint. because it does. I simply said that in my opinion if kept running the M110 would have a comparable life cycle to that of a OM617.
Once again, that was MY opinion, everyone has a different one, thats what makes the world go around.
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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000
GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles
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