Well, putting the diesel bias of this group aside, you rarely hear about a gas engine lasting as long as diesel. I'm not too concerned about speed off the line .. I want a good looking MB that will last a long time...so diesel it is..for now.

Now there is a new question...the MB dealer I consulted with advised avoiding a Euro model as parts are hard to come by. Is this accurate, or is it hard for the dealer to get these parts and since they want me to come to them, they want me to get a US version. I have seen some really nice Euro's, but am concerned.