my 2 cents. RUN AWAY !!!!. I have a 4 Cyl VW Diesel and its OK. The major problem is aluminum head and warpage. You have that it spades with the 6 cyl. And parts are a serious problem. Stick with MBZ or get a Volvo gasser

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