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Old 11-10-2004, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by psfred
68_Mercedes:

Diesels are great -- same perfomance, 30% better milage, and the normally run 500,000 miles....

Peter
It's just a matter of taste. I know they have some advantages, as well as disadvantages. I personally just don't like them. Ya know.... That's not to say they aren't any good, and aren't great motors. I just like the good ole 350 v8 better I've just honestly never cared for diesels... some people like vanilla, some people like chocolate.. that's what makes the world go 'round...
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