Like I'm supposed to believe everyone on this list drives their Benz for reasons other than status. Cant be for reliability anymore. Nope, not for performance either.

Count me out Benzers , I went BMW.

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Patrick Leber
'84 190E 2.3
'83 Porsche 944 (track car)
'84 Porsche 944 (parts car)
85.5 Porsche 944 (sled)

But mine is a 1992 wagon. I think the Mercedes is heavier built. THe frame and suspension components are thicker on my 1985 MB. Big difference in the attitude of the dealers. The BMW service writers say that BMW doesn't think their owners should work on their cars. BMW will not sell service manuals. Any information or part is available form Mercedes. If you want to buy a new car every few years a BMW is as good as anything. If you want a car for 20 or 30 years, BMW will leave you flat. Thank Mercedes for making parts and service information available.

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Steve
1985 Mercedes 500SL Euro (Gray market)
1995 BMW 520i Euro (Gray market)
1992 BMW 525it Wagon
1994 Honda Del Sol Si

Couldn't be for reliability, oh no.
Couldn't be for cost-effectiveness, as diesels are inexpensive and burn anything oil-based, oh no.

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'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b1...oD/bioclip.jpg

HA HA!!! You're funny... "status"?!? What's that? Broke college student here who, BTW, spent ever penny of the $2000 out of my own pocket to buy my 123. Also, my other vehicle looks like a complete redneck rig

I bought my M-B for exactly three reasons...reliability, fuel economy, and ease of maintenance (read: I hate working on g@$ engines). My next vehicle will probably either be a 617-powered 126 sedan or a 617-powered 123 wagon (just for the extra space), although a small piece of me's seriously considering a VW TDi for the fuel economy...

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2001 VW Jetta TDI, 5 speed, daily driver
1991 Ford F-350, work in progress
1984 Ford F-250 4x4, 6.9l turbo diesel, 5 speed manual
Previous oilburners: 1980 IH Scout, 1984 E-350, 1985 M-B 300D, 1979 M-B 300SD, 1983 M-B 300D
Spark-free since 1999

Herr Leber, there's a fair contingent of diesel enthusiasts here, and a subculture of WVO/biodiesel people, so no, it's not about status for everyone. Mine certainly doesn't elevate my perceived status when I'm driving it

So if you're against Benzes... well... I hate to say it but... you've had a look at the name of the forum you're on, right? You've noticed the URL? It a Mercedes forum.

I almost believe you since the cars you own(ed) are 190's and 944's no sane person seeking status would be seen with either.

Status yeah right. My old diesel is a status symbol, now thats a good joke.

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