holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times.
Paul Raheb wrote:
Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79.
TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal.
OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal.
Paul
Visalia, CA
1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon"
1984 300D-T "Hot Rod"
PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net
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Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 +0000
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Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95
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Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400
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Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
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Hi All,
Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st
choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
So, I have to factor in:
-- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high
also)
-- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
-- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
-- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
-- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
-- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
reasonable 96-99 E300D
Thanks for your insight,
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