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Originally Posted by nismodrifter
Had a 300SD, now own 2 TDI's. I am done with old MB's, never again, though I may consider a CDI in the future.
IMO TDI>MB
Because:
-TDI is faster.
-TDI gets better mileage.
-TDI can start in -30C with no problems.
-TDI has much more comfortable seats.
-TDI has 10000mile oil change intervals.
-TDI handles better IMO.
-TDI has more modification options (upsolute chip etc), decent gains for cheap.
-TDI HAS NO RUST!!!!!
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Don't know about your 300SD, but in comparison to my sister's car, I can't agree with most of those when lined up against my car (603, W124)...
-speed: couldn't tell you ... I've never gone over 100 in mine (I'm a wimp) and never gone terribly fast in my sister's. Acceleration-wise mine seems little more sluggish "off the line" but after that is, IMO, much livelier than the TDI.
-mileage: can't argue it. I got 29mpg on the last tank and was thrilled. My sister can drive to Michigan on a single tank.
-cold starting: my sister's car performs like a dead clydsdale in cold temps. It may just be her particular vehicle, though. My car is a definate diesel in the winter, but it started on the first shot when it was -7F here. Hasn't been colder than that in a few years ...
-seats: personal preference, I'm sure, but I find my car much more comfortable. My friends seem to find my car unusually comfortable, too, especially the back seats. I never ride in my own car's backseats, so I can't verify their comfort personally. But driver's seat, even with 18 years of butts, I find far more cozy than the TDI.
-oil: can't argue with you there, either, but have to admit I like doing oil changes. It's one of the only things I can figure out how to do on a car. It makes me feel special.
-mods: My idea of a modification is the $5 cupholders I bought at Pep Boys ... so ...
-rust: My car is 18 years old, has been slugged around in ice, snow and salt, has never been garaged, and has never been waxed. It has some small rust spots on the door panels and one rocker panel. At 3 years old, I would hope my sister's car has no rust.
You realize not only are you getting into car rivalry here ... you're delving into sibling rivalry
