I haven’t decided on a budget, I suppose. Depends on the deal I guess. For an ‘07, ‘08, $15K upper limit?
AZBob Sent from my iPad > On May 31, 2023, at 5:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > How much in your budget? > >> On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 7:49 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> The 642 is a complicated engine but a good engine. Problem area is oil >> cooler seal leaks. If it’s been done you should be good. Timing chain >> stretch can be an issue also usually related to the gasoline rated oil they >> spec for it in order to protect the DPF. I prefer to use a real diesel >> rated synthetic such as Rotella t6 or similar. This will protect the engine >> but a small possibility of plugging up the DPF. If it does they can be >> removed and cleaned out, or removed and tuned out. Also, I would look for >> a 07 or 08. 09 and later would have DEF and more issues to deal with. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On May 31, 2023, at 6:37 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Starting in October, I will take on the new title of grandpa. In >> preparation, I think I may sell my Passat TDI and maybe get an ML that >> would prove easier for my daughter in the business of schlepping car seats, >> strollers, etc. >>> Just when I think I have rectified the idea of not owning a diesel any >> longer, I see a couple of low mileage, MLs that are CDI. >>> Big picture/long-term, as compared to a similar petrol powered vehicle, >> are these to be steered clear of? I probably haven’t paid well enough >> attention when we’ve discussed this before. >>> The one in question is an’08 320 ML CDI 4matic, black on black (of >> course), 127k miles for somewhere around $8250. I didn’t see a way to link >> this CarGuru(?) posting. they seem to feel it’s a really good deal and they >> would love me to click on them and finance the piss out of it. >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://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 >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://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 >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://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 > _______________________________________ http://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
