I want to see how many hard core diesel ites are here. What life situation would prompt you to get rid of your diesel and drive a gas burner.

For me I hate gas burners so much, it would have to be a real desperate situation for me to dump the Mercedes diesel in favor of a gas burner.

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1981 300D 147k
1998 VW Jetta Tdi 320k
2001 Dodge Ram 2500 141k
1979 300D 234k (sold)
1984 300D "Astor" 262k(sold)
Mercedes How-To and Repair Pictorials
I love the smell of diesel smoke in my hair

what is wrong with you.. ive got diesel running rampet through my veins now .. another 10000 hours and ill need a filter change and this dang EGR valve on my neck is bothering me

Can't think of anything.

I will get a gasser though, because I want an SL too.

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'87 300SDL

dieselbenz

Do the letters A M G tempt anyone?
or S L ?
remember- one out of three is 33%.
I have fallen for the dark side...
corners at 50 are fun, and punishing those who attempt to pass are a evil delight.

What??? They make gas cars???

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Palangi

2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz
2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser
2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg
2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg



TRUMP .......... WHITEHOUSE
HILLARY .........JAILHOUSE
BERNIE .......... NUTHOUSE
0BAMA .......... OUTHOUSE

Not S L; but S L C .....

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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

I don't feel loyalty to a particular car or engine because of the particular fossil fuel it uses . . . in general I buy a car because it's in good shape, has a little character and quality and is a joy to drive. Oh, and has a manual transmission, too.

A crappy diesel is just as bad as a crappy gasser, but it will probably keep running longer.

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PagodaLOVER
1967 230SL, manual
1959 180D, manual

Given the signatures on this site, I think that most, if not all of you have yet to experience what a modern diesel is capable of. Down right scary power folks. Even in the form of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that weighs in excess of 7k.

I have my preferences, and they are not of the blue oval persuasion, but none the less, all three when chip'd or reprogrammed can down right scare the bu-jesus out of you.

400hp and 800+ ft pounds of tq is some serious poopie power people.

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But what do I know...

1984 300SD 256k

I don't hate gassers, I just think each has advantages and disadvantages. IMHO, diesels are great highway cars, they just love to cruise for hours on end. I also like the simplicity of diesels, which contributes to their reliability. I also like to drive cars that are a little unusual. I think there will also be a future for small high efficiency diesel engines. For quick performance, I would have to go with a gasser. It's difficult to imagine a serious diesel sports car, where light weight and quick acceleration are desired. I'm perfectly happy with my gas powered motorcycle as well. I just think there's plenty of room for both.

My 40 bhp 180D with column manual shift hauls some serious butt, I will have you know.

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PagodaLOVER
1967 230SL, manual
1959 180D, manual

Off a cliff!

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But what do I know...

1984 300SD 256k

bypass that EGR and use the Brian's blocking plate kit #3 !

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

My current other diesels have nearly four times the HP as your chipped Isuzu and the next two more than 6 times. Motor and Turbine Union aka MTU , Mercedes off road division produces diesels with 150 HP per cylinder. Don't judge a book by it's cover.

I would love to drive and/or own another column shift someday! Last one I drove was a Ford Econoline van. Of course, I would love a floor shift also. I just want to shift!!!

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Jimmy L.
'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Oh, great point. And what consumer vehicle is that engine available in?

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But what do I know...

1984 300SD 256k