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Old 11-02-2007, 08:28 PM
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wtb some 2.5 or 3.5 diesels

anyone have any decent cars for sale.
larry perkins lou ky

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Old 11-02-2007, 09:32 PM
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Make sure to look for them down the backroads!

I can't really say I've experienced a 3.5L turbodiesel myself, but from all I read about the problems owners have with the engines, I'd STAY AWAY from them! Apparently they're notorious for bending rods. And that's just for starts...the valvetrain just can't withstand the extra "power" coming from the 3.5L engine as opposed to the 3.0L.

I CAN however, say I highly recommend the 300sd's based on pure GREAT experiences! They're amazing cars. They handle like a smaller car, yet are so roomy. The engines are slightly sluggish, but if you enjoy modifications, you can easily tweak up the boost to satisfy your needs and make up for the sluggishness. If not, they're still wonderful cars and will probably outlast you (no offense if you have a terminal disease or something...).

I don't know much about any 2.5L diesel. 240d's are completely wonderful, but I only like the older ones that look "classy" as opposed to the ones that Mercedes started to modernize a little with plastic headlight bezels and toned down curves.

Good luck. You can EASILY find a Benz cheap as hell. It may need a little work, but you'll love it that much more when you get it going, especially if you do the work yourself. I've found more than a couple that have been kept in barns for years and just needed a little tlc.
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Old 11-02-2007, 11:39 PM
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Ah, but Larry can't stay away from 3.5s

BTW, the 3.5 valvetrain is fine. It's the exact same valvetrain as the 3.0. It's the connecting rods that don't hold up well.

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Old 11-03-2007, 08:37 AM
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sixto

at first i thought about mentioning that i would prefere the 3.5 to have engine problems then i woke up!! heck all of the engines fail early.
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