Does she drive enough to make a diesel worth it? If she makes mostly short
trips around town the extra expense of a diesel makes no sense. I prefer a
diesel but I kind of feel bad for my TDI right now, it makes mostly short trips.
-Curt
On Thursday, November 5, 2020, 4:26:48 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via
Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Diesel CDIs/bluetec sedans or small SUVs are very scarce to find in this
area.
On Thu, Nov 5, 2020 at 4:17 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Find a better example, or double the estimate for repairs and deduct
> from the asking price.
>
> Does not seem to me that it should be impossible to find a nice E320 of
> that vintage that doesn't need any immediate work.
>
> Allan
>
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes:
>
> > I test drove this car today as a potential replacement for SWMBO's Frod.
> > Very clean and handled just fine, with plenty of pep. the 5 speed AT
> > shifted smoothly. Here are the potential issues:
> >
> > 1. Unresolved CEL that selling dealer says they will take care of
> > 2. Needs: rear shocks, rear control arm and LF ball point in order to
> pass inspection (approx. $1650 cost).
> > 3. High mileage (188K) but the interior doesn't show much wear. Clean
> carfax report.
> > 4. Rear cup holder (middle of rear bench) won't retract and stay closed.
> >
> > Any caveats?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > rear shocks,a rear control arm, and the left front ball joint replaced
>
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