Another comment, which doesn't really go the way of this forum but here goes:

I had a '91 TE 4matic, excellent car. Sold it in '95 or '96 with around 120k miles, drove like new. I wouldn't get the 4matic again as that was the expensive and difficult to find parts for version, thus the reason I sold it as it was getting older, but I'd have no problem with a gas/TE.

Don't get me wrong, I MUCH prefer the diesel over the gas. The problem is that the diesel is an '87 only item and really limits choices. Going to the gas gives you the option of getting a newer car with much improved interior amenities, my '91 for example had heated leather orthopedic seats, wood all around, leather 3rd seat, cargo net/cargo cover, 10-speaker stereo w/ subwoofers and CD, items that you'll not find or find very rare on an already hard to find car (the diesel version).

If you're looking for a driver and aren't completely married to the diesel, you can get a really nice '95 wagon for less money and it'll make 200,000miles without a hiccup.

Just a thought, sorry diesel purists.

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