Saw an E220 CDI wagon today just outside WDC area ... diplomatic plates.

Followed him for about 50 miles - he was averaging 80 and accelerating very effectively from 75 to 85 when needed! I only saw a very tiny puff of exhaust once in the 50 miles of up and down hill driving.

I had heard that these are not imported ... assume the car could enter as long as it passed whichever state emissions, but would not be supported by MBNA?

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg

Diplomats are exempt and can import just about anything, as long as they take it back to their country when their "tour of duty" is done.

Heck, diplomats ignore parking tickets, parking zones, and speeding tickets, and claim "Diplomatic Immunity" just like Lethal Weapon 2.

:-) neil