Today I thought about the same thing. Diesels are a little bit slow in city driving. Currenntly I dont have my own car, but most of the time I run around in my parents 95 E300D. I really enjoy the car on the highway. City is another story. I always get passed by other cars etc...Ok I will live with that, i just meet up with the cars that just passed me at the next red light. But, whenever I take off, it seems like as if the engine is not liking it. I try to have the tranny shift no later than 3200 rpm, however the engine doesnt sound all that greatful. I realize its a 24V diesel and it should like to rev higher than other diesels. Maybe the witner diesel has something to do with this. The car is maintained properly so there shouldnt be any power loss due to poor maint.

I have a little bit of an argument going on in my brain. Here we bought this pristine 1 owner car, its actually quite rare in our area and somehow sometimes I want to let it go. My dad thinks the same, he would consider selling it, however its in such a good shape that it would be dumb to sell it. Also, originally my dad bought this car for himself, he always wanted a MB diesel. However now, he drives 02 Buick century. and my mom and I share the E300D. The buick is a very comfy car and its pretty fast. However the MB just drives so well on the highway....


Ohhh, what a dumb dilema, would anyone pay good money for a mint E300D, 170000 km on the clock, perfect maintenance. :p