I liked those old diesels but I'll tell you that having ice-cold a/c AND actually being able to pull away from a light with some power at the same time is really nice. oh and the Jag X-type is an all-wheel-drive Ford Mondeo. The S-type was the Lincoln platformmate.

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TXBill



Former owner of a few diesel MB cars
1998 Lexus ES 300 In Chicago We Trust

+1

I'll also add that its nice engaging in these activities while getting better fuel mileage using cheaper fuel.

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98 Dodge-Cummins pickup (137K)
13 GLK250 (157k)
06 E320CDI (341K)
16 C300 (89K)
82 300GD Gelaendewagen (54K)

Absolutely. Not to mention (but i will) reliability up the ying-yang, power window mechanisms that never fail, still-beautiful wood, leather and dash, WORKING cruise control, working tach, NO OIL LEAKS. I could go on. But I'm not a hater. I would never say that I would rather die than drive another old benz.

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TXBill



Former owner of a few diesel MB cars
1998 Lexus ES 300 In Chicago We Trust

The IS250 AWD's have really grown on me. At first I thought they were a glorigied Corolla, but that's a stretch.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

IS250/RWD/6speed is on my radar. They're definitely getting into my price range used but the manuals are hard to find.

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They hold their value too well. Can't be said of the German marques.

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'07 Yukon 2500
'13 Subaru Outback 3.6R
'13 Orbea Carpe 9-speed

Currently Benzless
Formerly: 300TD, S600, E55, 560SEL

---= The forest breathes, listen.
-Native American elder

My friend picked up an auto 06 IS250 auto for $18k a year ago. Should be a bit less now.

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