Ed.
So you don't feel so bad

"Should have definitely gone with a 100K warranty."

I DID buy the 100,000 mile Mercedes warranty and the glow plugs are NOT covered under the warranty. So you would be paying for this anyway.

I sold my 99 E300 (75,000mi and 3 sets of glow plugs) in May and I don't miss it. Another Mercedes? It will be a 71 280SE Cabriolet. And thats the only one I will buy.

Dave

PS Just changed the glow plugs in the 82 300TD. Came out without any problems. Reamed the holes and installed a fresh set for the next 6-7 years.

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car