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Originally Posted by Sarc
Recently I've been following Jake's posts on his MB and it gets the wheels turning again that I could get safety, room, and the economy I was looking for if I go with the 300D. This was taking place whilst off for two weeks with our newborn and away from the E30, which I've been driving everyday this week and loving every minute of it. How could I get rid of this thing? I love this car.
Hmm, what's this I see on PPOT this morning....W210 recommendations? Let's have a look. Hmmm, all favorable comments. Still I love my E30. Do not sell the E30. Whoa the stance on that AMG is fantastic. You know those rims would look great on a 300d. Time to start thinking again.....
DAMN YOU GUYS!!!!  |
Funny I thought the same thing when I saw those rims!
Nicest thing about the w210 e300d is the om606 engine. How's this for a diesel:
-Straight 6, DOHC
-24 valves
-crossflow head
-turbocharged & intercooled
-244 ft/lbs... 0-60 in 8.4 (in a 3800lb car!!)
Pain points in the diesels:
- Glow plugs seizing in the head (I had one break off... SCARY)
- fuel line leaks... they use plastic fitting with o-rings that develop little air leaks. The majority of engine problems end up being air leaks on these lines. ~$100 and 2 hours changes them all.
Mileage isn't AMAZING with the e300d... I have averaged ~28mpg over a 8 hour highway drive @ 80mph. Not Jetta TDi territory but still not too bad. Some folks get a consistent 30-34mpg but that's about tops