Ulra low sulpher diesel is the key. Mercedes pulled their newer disel line
from the US market because of the sulpher content of our fuel, stating
longevity and warranty issues. What other car maker in the world would not
sell to the greatest consumer market in the world because the cars might
only
Tom Hargrave wrote:
Ulra low sulpher diesel is the key. Mercedes pulled their newer disel line
from the US market because of the sulpher content of our fuel, stating
longevity and warranty issues. What other car maker in the world would not
sell to the greatest consumer market in the world
If the 99 E-Class is any example, the new Mercedes will seldom if ever last
300kmi.
-Dave Walton
94S350, 99E300
On 4/26/06, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ulra low sulpher diesel is the key. Mercedes pulled their newer disel line
from the US market because of the sulpher content of our
dave walton wrote:
If the 99 E-Class is any example, the new Mercedes will seldom if ever last
300kmi.
A rather large number of HIGHWAY driven '98-99 E300TDs have rolled up
well over 200kmi - mostly without major problems. It's a matter of how
much they are driven and for how long. A diesel
The issue is not likely to be the mechanicals and their longevity, it
will be the electronics crapping out, and extreemly expensive
modules will have to be diagonosed, replaced, etc. if the owner
chooses. You are correct in that these are time-dependent, as opposed
to miles. I would
Which underscores the benefits of owning 123/124/126 and 201 cars. These
are still true Mercedes Benz. With care, they will last a long
time. That is why I have a pristine spare 126. If I ever drive my SDL
into the ground, I have the next one ready. This point relates to Johhny
B's
More specifically, the chassis, and fancy electronic widgets, may have
a tough time making it past 300kmi. Seems Mercedes stopped making the
million mile car after the W124. Now, on the other hand, the newer
diesel engines may be ok (mechanically) far past 300k with proper
maintenance. I'm
I don't get MB. You'd think they'd start putting diesel engines in more
cars. I know that folks who buy a new MB can usually afford to put
gasoline in the tank, but at the same time, there must be a large cross
section that would like to be able to say they get really good mileage in
their
