i have to admit, i've been gone for a while...driving 2001 dodge cummins turbo diesel...had some tdi experience too...there is for sale 99 e 300 turbo diesel with 150000 miles, silver, new tires, no rust, all works except a/c compressor must be seized..cannot move clutch...some noise from engine but seems to be comming from belt tensioner shock...transmission shifts correct...no blow-by, exhaust smoke only a little, recent glowplugs, removed catalytic convertor, some fuel leak around injection pump, hopefully from lines only...i had only like hour to see all of that...needs more diagnosis time to know exactly whats going on...i would love to sell my thirsty truck and get this mercedes...i just dont know what is realistic in these days....by the way, im certified toyota mechanic, so i'll do the work, only price of parts is the problem....thanks for your help!!!