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Originally Posted by wallbenz
I recently owned Both -99 e300td (low mileage/no rust) and 05 e320cdi.
I "Flipped a coin- made decision to downsize (4 cars to 3) and sold the 99 Versus the CDI-- Feeling that the e300td would be cheaper to run... but also knowing that CDI-- has incredible torque/comfort/ no rust issues-in snow.
I LOST-- shortly after selling the 300td-- My CDI Had major electrical issues for 2nd time in 1 year... No crank/no start-- replaced SAM/ Rebuilt ECU/ had some wires reworked... Indy wired in a special relay to get car to start... 5 days later back to NO CRANK- NO START-- Bouncing tach when NO CRANK.
I guess I am the ONLY guy here to be LESS thrilled about that 05 CDI
I will say AWESOME drive- BUT electrical issue for me. I guess mines a "Unicorn"
Anyways- debating on getting an e300td OR a e250Bluetec now... CDI left me w a bad taste.
Its for sale if any SMART DIY/Electrical guru wants to "FIX it"
158,000 miles--
Good luck
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I would NOT GET an E300 if you live in Chicago....the rust will devour it. E250 Bluetec would be ideal...but it will cost you. Still over $20,000 AFAIK.
Both of my CDIs have been near perfect so far....you could save up a lot of electrical system repair money by keeping the CDI and not buying an E250.
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14 E250 Bluetec 4Matic "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 154k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 172k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver on Tan, 142k mi, wastegate conversion, ALDA delete
19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife
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