I am really excited about the E270 CDI. Now if only I could find a way to get credit so I could lease one

or.. win lottery hehehe...
*sigh* at least the W210 E300 Turbos will be cheaper by then
I agree that the newer diesels are definitely nicer to live with than the OM617 even though I have one. I just like the car for what it is. An old car that still clacks nicely after all these years.