My mistake then. I was under the impression thats what the "Blutec" was all about. Cleanliness.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)

It does have a more advanced emissions system than the CDI. Just not the urea injection system that uses a consumable that needs to be replenished - that system is not presently used in the USA.

The bluetec system as it currently stands meets all of the emissions requirements the EPA has established without the need for that additional system. According to the dealer I visited that may be coming in future years but for now the bluetec does not have that system.

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Marty D.

2013 C300 4Matic
1984 BMW 733i
2013 Lincoln MKz

Yep, but it's still only 45-state legal. Some of you will have to buy one used, or new in another state and put a bunch of miles on it before you can take it home. Asinine.

The federal government needs to occupy the field of regulation on this legal issue, and stop letting rogue states like CA, RI, ME, NY, etc., foul it all up for manufacturers and consumers with their higher standards.

Cheers, John

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'98 E300TD (W210) | Sold 6/09 with 205k and counting
'04 VW Touareg V10TDI

Considering what they are asking for 2005 CDI's I'd just buy a new one. Why pay $35k-$40k for an almost 3 maybe 4 year old car, with lots of miles on it when you can get a brand new one for $10k-$15k more?

You can get E320's of similer vintage for a lot less, the diesel reall adds to the price. IMHO its not worth paying a large premium for the diesel.

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2016 Corvette Stingray 2LT
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

As well as choking the engine's exhaust, additional fuel consumption and a substantial addition to the "diesel premium".