Thread: This appears to be a nice CDI for under 5K in Georgia
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Old 12-24-2018, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by sixto View Post
I have as soft a spot for Diesels as anyone else but I’d be surprised if the long term cost of ownership of the CDI is significantly different than an M112. Plus it’s generally easier to find a gasser with a specific configuration than a CDI.

Sixto
98 E320s sedan and wagon
02 C320 wagon
Given the cost difference between 87 octane and diesel I suspect the m112 has cost of ownership advantage. For me the decision was really easy because I can't get a CDI wagon in this country. Even if the CDI wagon was available, it's not worth the premium.
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