there is an '06 CDI with 276,000 in the cars for sale forum too. Do both years have the SBC brake system?

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1994 E320 Wagon (Died @ 308,669 miles)
1995 E300 Diesel (228,000)
1999 E300 Turbodiesel ( died @ 255,000)
2006 Toyota Tundra SR5 AC 4X4 (115,000 miles) rusted frame - sold to chop shop
2011 Audi A4 Avant (165,000 miles) Seized engine - donated to Salvation Army
BMW 330 xi 6 speed manual (175,034 miles)
2014 E350 4Matic Wagon 128,000 miles
2018 Dodge Ram 21,000 miles

yes

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Jim

I posted that one- it's not far from me and looks great from the ad and description; high miles from highway use, second owner who appears to have taken care of it. I wouldn't have posted it if I had the money to buy another one. I hope someone here who needs a car will be helped.

I've had my 2005 CDI for over a year and really like it but I've had issues with the computers which cause other problems. I replaced the secondary unit and fixed a other related issues for $2000. The trunk closer no longer works- it chafed thru the wires. The wiper washer system had a broken plastic fitting, and the headlight bulb replacement involved alot of swearing and far too long for such a simple task. I had to replace the secondary battery and my favorite feature- found only on the '05 version- the active messaging seats- stopped working. Mine has not been problem free but I do love it. I'm driving 110 miles a day and for the last two weeks my overall mileage has been over 38mpg.

Can you provide more details on the headlight replacement (assume you have the Xenon ones since you mention headlight washers)? Also, what computer problems?

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991

I'm glad I bought an I6 CDI, with 59K miles on it.

Owned 3.5 years now.

If I could change 1 thing, it would be an upgrade to Xenon headlights.

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Definitely want the factory Xenon head lights on the W211.....much brighter and therefore safer at night. They also have the active feature which directs light in direction of steering input.

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991

Any tips on how to getting them installed? Is it a DIY procedure??

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'06 E320 CDI
'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

I do not know about retrofitting. I was making the comment that if one is shopping for a used one, the Xenon active lights are a good option to obtain.

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-- Chris

'95 E300, 216k miles, Silver Surfer
'05 E320 CDI, 138k miles
'07 S550 4matic, 69k miles

Gone but not forgotten:

'76 300D, 350k miles?, SOLD in 1995
'75 240D, 300k miles, SOLD in 1991

I replaced the headlight bulbs- not the whole assembly. Strangely enough that was quite difficult the first time and I'm a mechanic. Who ever started it did not complete the job when I bought the car. It involved alot of swearing and some blood.
No headlight washers- the windshield washer system had a broken fitting under the hood which caused the fluid to never make it to the windshield.
Not sure what the issue is with the main cpu but a specialist has declared mine to have issues. I cannot access much of my cars supposed history which should be on it, and have had other issues. I lost the display screen was the major one but that was solved when I replaced the secondary cpu. I took it to the local vehicle electronics expert who deals solely with cpu issues on ICE powered cars and electric cars.