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With my non-turbo 5 cylinder 300D I have towed a ford minivan
for about 75 miles (slow uphill) and a moving trailer (small-ish)
on daily 80 mile runs. I deem it reliable.
I don't know about racing, but longevity and dependability are what it is all about.
During my 22 years of owning my first MB diesel many gas cars have I owned,
worn out, and passed on. The MB continues on, and on, and on.
If you want performance, keep a big cubic inch gasser around.
It all balances out, short term high performance use and long term good MPG.
Strength, many here will point out the reasonably light weight, yet incredibly strong structure.
Look inside your door panel sometime, steel bars to reinforce.
Why not add your location in your settings so we know where you are.
Add your vehicles to your signature.
And..., welcome.
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80 300D 340K Owned 30 yrs
83 300SD 440K Owned 9 yrs - Daily Driver 150mi/day
02 Z71 Suburban 117,000
15 Toyota Prius 2600 miles
00 Harley Sportster 24k
09 Yamaha R6
03 Ninja 250
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