Yes but you have to worry about the gelling if you are in cold climate, pumps are often dirty from diesel fuel, same with floor, etc, etc. Hell, I have to wash my hands every time I fillup unless I wear disposable gloves. Plus diesel is now more expensive than gas so whatever savings I get may be eaten up plus the inconvenience. Diesels have a harder time starting cold than gas. So diesel is not all roses and honey.

Modern as in how modern till they get rid of the turbo lag? My 99 E300 was a dog till I had it chipped and now it is acceptable. Now the new CDIs are a little different but that is how modern you are going to have to get in the MB line. Personally, I have yet to see a diesel car vs a similarly equipped gas be less poochy. Now, granted we are talking sticking a turbo or a supercharger on the gas motor since the diesel is a turbo to be equal otherwise we are comparing a NA gas vs a turbodiesel which is apples and oranges.

As to the question, not intersted in a 4 banger so if they imported it, I would not be in the market for one.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
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04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
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