If operating costs are not a big deal, then yeah go with the gasser. But remember the gasser (S500) will bet getting about 14mpg around town, compared with probably 24mpg on the diesel (S350). That's a BIG difference in the wallet if you drive a lot of miles, even after adjusting for the fact that D#2 is a few pennies more than premium petrol in most places. I don't think the S420 or S320 will offer much, if any, benefit in around-town economy. They'd probably be a little better on the freeway though. Even at 16mpg, the diesel is still FIFTY PERCENT more efficient. YMMV, etc...
=) Dave M. Boise, ID 1994 E500 (5.0L M119.974) 1987 300D (3.0L OM603.960) > ------------------------------ > Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2006 13:16:27 -0600 > From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] anybody with a 603 3.5? > > > Im sure gas would be the choice anyways since she doesnt like diesel
