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I would think that a major concern is the past service history. MB cars are pretty expensive to get fixed when they are out of warranty. And the reliability of the V8 engine would depend upon what the previous owners did to care for the car. As an aside having the 4Matic system would provide superior all weather traction but once the situation gets too bad outside you don't have to worry about how you're doing you have to worry about...

Quote: Originally Posted by vettdvr I really like the diesel and have a diesel truck with 152,000 miles and it isn't for sale. But in the US I don't see diesel's having long term value that they should given the price of diesel almost equal to the price of premium. Given the MB needs a "fluid" added every 10,000 miles or so to meet emissions I don't see the diesel with a future yet!. But it's time...

Quote: Originally Posted by Kajtek1 It is all regional. In some regions Mercedes generally don't hold the value. When you consider area with 250 miles to the nearest dealer and local folks having no idea what common rail is, once the car ends its warranty you will find dealing with the repair pretty annoying. In California on other hand 2 years old Volkswagens tdi sell for more than original MSRP. You can't buy new diesels here, so...

I would pull a half quart out. Too much pressure can pop a seal.

It must be different for different engines, and example here: Êàòàëîã

All USA W211 in the same model, i.e. all 320CDI, all E320 have the same rear axle ratio because that is what was EPA-certified.

At one point, according to the computer, I was able to achieve 30mpg. However I highly doubt its accuracy lol.

I believe the flipping panel is one assembly, therefore one part number. Since over 1 million of the W211 was sold since 2003, of which 350,000 in the USA, some scrapyards must have ample supplies of this part. Otherwise Auto Parts - Parts.com, For Every Part of Your Life must have it, but you have to dig quite a bit.

Quote: Originally Posted by Carnut12 Sorry but MB is not all that. Come on, a $50k plus car that comes standard with Vinyl, are you kidding me. I like the E Series, good chance I may get one, but come on. Mercedes, unlike ford, has gone down the past 10 years in my opinion. I will say the last few years they seem to be getting things in line. To get the options available on the Taurus SHO you would have to spend $70-100k on a Mercedes. Some...

Quote: Originally Posted by Carnut12 Not going to get anyone??? Sorry but I am someone......and I am considering it. As of right now it is something I am looking at, but more than likely it will not make the cut. Never know though, I have not test driven one. You might want to look at the statistics of SHO buyers, 40% of Taurus buyers are not prior Ford owners, that is a huge number. I have owned Fords, have a Mustand Shelby right now. I have...