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11-18-2004, 03:32 PM
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Diesel Questions
Thinking of buying a late model Turbo Diesel like a 99 E300 or something like that. Not knowing a thing about diesels, I have a few questions:
1. Longevity of motor. At what mileage should I pass it up as being too much of a hassle? 2. What should I expect to pay for a decent mileage one. 3. What are the problems assiciated with a diesel. I know that it is harder to get fuel in the cities since I drove 4 miles of madison on the main drags and not a one of them sold diesel 4. What are the Pros and Cons of Diesel That is all I can think of for now. TIA 
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11-18-2004, 03:59 PM
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Milage is not so important on a diesel, a quarter of a million miles they should last at least with proper maintanance. Proper maintanance and condition with documented records are what to look for.
If your talking about Madison, Wi you will have to fuel at a truckstop on 90 probably. The new ones probably don't have any real disadvantages other then in some areas finding fuel. The new ones are quiet, start easy, and have plenty of get up n go. They are more fuel efficient then their gas cousins and will go the miles. Good luck
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11-18-2004, 04:05 PM
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Do a search on that particular model and you can find a lot of information on here about it. Condition of the car matters a lot more than miles but on something that new, it probably won't matter.
Why a diesel? Check out this link: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=84136 Here's a post on a nice '99 for sale. Take a look at it. www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=108016 Scott
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11-22-2004, 11:08 AM
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Right now resale on the 98 and 99 diesels is much higher than for the gas model, at least in the DFW market. If I sold my 99 and tried to replace it with the same car, I would have to pay between 25-27K. The reason is probably twofold. First, the cars are scarce and second, the next newest model will
cost you at least 50K. A dealer in Fort Worth sold a low mileage 99 with some paint work for around 28K not too long ago, and last week a 99E300TD was listed in the local paper for 27K. As far as longevity goes, I saw a 99 in my tech's shop with 189K. The owner said he's had a few minor problems (brake light switch, mono valve, MAF sensor) but nothing major. Both the 98 and 99 are great cars that have great performance with excellent fuel economy. If you can find a low mileage car with good records for less than 24K, you should buy it, or let me know where it is, at least. Steve
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