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Advice, opinions and impressions wanted......
Greetings forum members,
Seeking the varied and learned opinions, both pro and con, on the possible purchase of this 07 R320 CDI. It's been listed for a while, not moving too quickly. Wondering if thats a bad indication? Pretty sure the seller will come down in price. https://meadville.craigslist.org/cto/d/meadville-2007-mercedes-diesel-r320-cdi/7056230418.html My Benz experience is limited to my 83 240D which I've owned less than a year. Fired right up on a few snowy 20 degree mornings, past couple weeks, (without using the block heater, which is functional) and warmed right up. Considering something a little more "modern"....lol Thanks, in advance, to any that might reply. |
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So first off, I've not owned one. However I have heard NOTHING but negative comments from people on here that have. Apparently the R class is notoriously unreliable....
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Thanks "dude". Exactly the type of feedback I was looking for. Due to my extremely limited experience I don't have much to go on.
There's a recent thread discussing the diesel "320" and it's getting a lot of praise. Guess that doesn't include the "R".....? Or, am I confused? (more than likely.....) |
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All the years that I've worked on these, there's only one thing that I've found good about them. The room in the interior. I won't bore you with anything about the 642 engine. IMO, there's absolutely no benefit to owning a modern diesel.
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Thanks Paul. Yes, the room of the interior is one of features that really appealed to me (besides being a diesel).
Seems like there's gonna be plenty of reasons why this one isn't "moving"... As the old saying goes, "if it's good, it's gone". |
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To me there is a lot to take in on a deal like this. Vehicle model aside what's the maintenance history for example. These R class are still an x164 platform which it shares with the GL, ML so there is nothing particularly worse on the R model than the others. The OM642 is decent, assuming great maintenance at this mileage.
I would be worried with light rust from Pennsylvania. If you scooped this up for 3,000.00 how could you go wrong even if you only got a couple of years outa it?
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Yes, "Krusty", also thinking along those lines. Dunno if the seller will go as low as 3K, but I think 3500 to 4000 would still be a decent deal. Ad doesn't address the "rust" issue. That's something that would play a big role in what I'd be willing to pay, for sure! Doesn't look that rusty for a 13 yr old rust belt car... Looks, of course, can be deceiving (especially in pictures).
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Weight reduction and sports mufflers provided free by penndot salt |
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It's like W220 S...everyone knows it's crap, but from time to time some crazy will drive it and dump money into it...
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Thanks guys. Appreciate all the replies. I think I have enough info to convince me to pass on this one. Not much input, but nothing positive. Plus the fact it's not selling says a lot. Didnt bother contacting the seller. It's not for me. Closing this thread. Thanks!
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