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[mofarmer]

Hello,

I am new here and in need of a lot MB education. I have been aware of these vehicles but never paid much attention to them. But recently I have been snooping around the net looking for MB information. Someone on another board was kind enough to give me the link to here. The continual rise in gas prices have me strongly considering making bio diesel for the tractor, I have access to used cooking oil. So we are thinking about buying an older diesel Mercedes-Benz wagon. What are the pros/cons of 5 cylinder versus the 6 cylinder, turbo/non turbo engines? Anything about these oldies to be especially wary of? Any certain years to avoid? Are they difficult to maintain without a lot of special tools? I have a good shop, some tools, and although I don't really like to, I can wrench a little. Any discussion will be appreciated.