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Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-19-2009, 10:03 AM

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Thinking of buying my 1st MB?

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Posted By snookwhaler

A. Look closely at the area around the battery...

A. Look closely at the area around the battery and in the hinge/spring pockets under the hood for rust. Rust can be a real problem here and water can find its way into the passenger compartment. Also...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-18-2009, 11:53 AM

Replies: 64

Thinking of buying my 1st MB?

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Posted By snookwhaler

If you are really that concerned about fuel...

If you are really that concerned about fuel economy... Go find an old 1996/1997 VW Passat TDI.

I have had 2 of them in the past. They return 42 to 48 MPG all day long, have 5 speed sticks and can...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-18-2009, 11:47 AM

Replies: 64

Thinking of buying my 1st MB?

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Posted By snookwhaler

It will provide better MPG. But "not that much...

It will provide better MPG. But "not that much more". IMO any stick is more durable and better in the long run. These auto's are pretty good. Especially considering the age and the fact that these...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-18-2009, 11:25 AM

Replies: 64

Thinking of buying my 1st MB?

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Posted By snookwhaler

From the sounds of it... You should be shopping...

From the sounds of it... You should be shopping for a 300TD. Good for hauling small loads around and can handle a trailer pretty well. The auto's. are ok. Just keep up with the maint.

If you good...

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