Ops, I better go tell my 2005 320CDI with a straight 6 that it is inferior to a v6. The better than 35 mpg I achieve on the interstate and 0-60 in 6.4 secs is not inferior as far as I can tell and I'm not driving around with a chemical plant beneath me.
And the real good news is that you can probably pick one up now for 33 to 35K with an extended factory warranty up to 100K miles. At least BMW has the common sense to keep the straight six design. Maintanence is easier and all your fragile vacuum lines and other vitals are kept away from the hot side (manifold) of the engine. V6 engines are Let the flames begin......... On 3/20/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > <<I saw a diesel a year or so ago, had the E320CDI badge on the left and > > BLUETEC on the right. I have not seen one since, though I have seen > > lots of 320CDIs. I kinda liked that BLUETEC badge, thought it was very > > unique. I was thinking I should make an ORANGETEC or PUNKINTEC badge > > for Brunnhilde.>> > > > The Bluetecs are the V-6s which are superior to the inline six CDI's which > were 2006 models. Both were called 320s even though the Bluetec V-6 is 3 > liters. > Bluetec is the technology, not the particular engine. When the C Class > Bluetec shows up, it will be a 2.2 4-cylinder. The C-Class V-6 Bluetec is > available > everywhere but North America due to MBUSA's marketing knuckleheads. > > I have driven a friend's V-6 and the performance and quiet operation are > excellent. And the 35mpg hwy that the E-Class Bluetec rings up might be worth > the > one grand option cost. Maybe. > > RLE > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
