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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
Actually, Jim, you are a prime example of this.
You spent quite a bit of money to fix their design problem and you return to the fold with one of their newer and more modern vehicles.
Their strategy is working...........
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I was hooked on MB Diesels in the first fuel crisis - I drove up to a Diesel pump, passing dozens and dozens of cars in the gas lines, and filled up without delay. Then, the 1971 220D delivered something like 450 miles to a tank of fuel. And it was easy (other than the oil filter) to maintain.
The 350SD was a beautiful car. Until it turned into an oil burning piece of junk with no resale value. I was lucky. I got the "high" blue-book value, and my engine repair costs applied as a trade to my E300D TurboDiesel. It was an offer I couldn't refuse, as it amounted to more than $10K difference for any dealer I might try to trade in to, and it had begun to smoke again.
So, yeah, I am guilty of buying another. And, based on how I was treated by the dealer here, I would do it again. The E300D TurboDiesel is a hell of a machine, but the electrical stuff is just not up to snuff. Too many peculiar failures - from light bulbs to climate controls. Just a mess.
Next time around, if I buy another MB it will be to the credit of the dealership. Maybe by then some other Diesel choices will be available that may make the default to MB decision a little less likely. Jim
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Own:
1986 Euro 190E 2.3-16 (291,000 miles),
1998 E300D TurboDiesel, 231,000 miles -purchased with 45,000,
1988 300E 5-speed 252,000 miles,
1983 240D 4-speed, purchased w/136,000, now with 222,000 miles.
2009 ML320CDI Bluetec, 89,000 miles
Owned:
1971 220D (250,000 miles plus, sold to father-in-law),
1975 240D (245,000 miles - died of body rot),
1991 350SD (176,560 miles, weakest Benz I have owned),
1999 C230 Sport (45,400 miles),
1982 240D (321,000 miles, put to sleep)
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