There have been a couple in the family. My Uncl Eddie had one and put a 3.55 (I think) rear in it. He used it to go up north and back with his family on weekends. He routinely got 25mpg with his family in it, and had hit the upper 20s on ocasion. He ran it to over 300,000 miles when the Wisconsin rust claimed it. He always said it was the best family hauler, but had a powerstroke diesel for the heavy hauling.

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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12
1982 380SL
1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing
1987 300 D
2005 CDI European Delivery
2006 CDI Handed down to daughter
2007 GL CDI. Wifes

I used to own a '82 Blazer 4X4 with the 6.2 in it. It got around 26-27 mpg, but was lacking in power. I really liked it other than the power issue.

If you don't mind a slow take-off, it will run all day at 65-70 mph with no complaints. I never did try to tow with mine, so I can't speak to that.

In that price range, I'd say get it - if it's in good shape.

Yes I do have a lot going on, but what else is new? The burb wouldn't be a project right now anyways. Just another vehicle.

I haven't bought the burb yet. I went and looked at it last week. I doesn't have the 3rd row so that is a bit of a dissapointment. It had a bit more rust than I thought and I the interior coloring was a bit ugly.

There are a couple 6.5s for sale now that I want to look at. They are high mileage compared to the 6.2 I went and looked at.

We will see.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Well, I bought one. A 1994 Chevrolet 2500 4x4 with 211k on the clock.

It is in remarkably good shape for the miles on it.

Still learning about it.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

For a diesel truck, the 5.9l Cummins ISB is the best engine around IMO. Very reliable, great power, straight-6 smoothness. Love it. This same engine was used in lots of heavy construction equipment, school buses, military applications, etc. It's a proven design.

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'98 E300 turbodiesel

the 700R4 should be road tested. I had one that wouldnt go into overdrive when it got hot. The prices on those transmissions are pretty good though. I have the 6.2 in my Jeep. I like it.

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2007 ML320CDI
1986 Jeep CJ10a 6.2 diesel

go to heath diesel or kennedy and get an fsd and extension harness and relocate the fsd to the rad support.

Already done by PO.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

I'm on the diesel page site, and I have 4 6.2's and a 6.5 lemme know if I can help ya some...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 560SL convertible
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
2005 Dodge Sprinter 2500 158"WB
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

I for one frequent many forums for the diffrent hobbies I have. I know there are some 6.5/6.2 forums out there with many experts on that subject just as there are here on Mercedes.

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1985 300SD 322,000