[QUOTE=DslBnz]Do you folks really drool over a 211? When you think of diesel, what thoughts are conjured up in your mind? Isn't owning a diesel more of an experience than just "fuel economy"?
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It's that and more. Owning a diesel is also about style, uniqueness and economy. A w210 is a combination of all of these NA orTurbo.
Gorgeous looks that will wear well throughout time. Uniqueness, incomparison to E320's and E420/30's there aren't many. And fuel economy as well as the diesel clatter. These are the items tha tsold me on my car. Granted there may be issues due to the newer electronics as compared to the older series like the w123 and w126.
But for the most part the w210 is also an MB that is made to rack up miles, be fixed and put back together....
How the new w211 will hold up, we'll all see. But there is no denying the sheer power and efficiency this new powerplant holds. Not to mention it's drop dead looks when dressed in the Pewter color with some E55 exterior goodies.
It's be sweet to see a w211 with the E55 body kit and brakes..... That my friends, is on teh verge of PERFECtION...
Not to mention that a w210 dressed up likewise is just as much desireable if not more. I prefer the w210 looks to the w211, but it isn't that far behind in my book....