Very true - the ML does things the 124s won't. Too bad it's not Diesel! However, my Dad did carry "firewood, hay, gravel, cows, pigs, chickens, etc." in the 240D before I got it from him. I took all day to clean the trunk!
On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM, Fmiser <fmi...@gmail.com> wrote: > "Perfect" diesel - huh? > > It depends on what I want it to do, my order of preferences > regarding features and functions, etc. > > There is no one "perfect" car. > > I really like the TD for the cargo capacity and the rear > suspension. My wife prefers having a trunk to hide stuff in. > > I like the manual HVAC controls, but like power windows (manual > is fine for the drivers door, but the others are hard to reach > from the drivers seat). And a turbo. And a manual transmission. > > I would like the power and economy of a 603, but the durability > of a 617. > > But there isn't a W123 that is big enough for my family. A > wagon with the third seat has enough seats, but not enough room > for my collection on necessary travel accessories. (tool boxes, > spare parts, etc.) > > And none of the passenger cars are of any real use for hauling > firewood, hay, gravel, cows, pigs, chickens, etc. > > So what is the perfect diesel? That's easy!! It depends! > > -- Philip > -- OK Don 2001 ML320 1992 300D 2.5T 1990 300D 2.5T 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
