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Originally Posted by Dottore
One word of advice if you buy one: in the very latest Bluetec model they have elmininated the spare tire (because that's where the urea tank—affectionately known as the 'pi$$ tank' in MB circles—goes). Instead you have run-flat tires, which are not widely available and stupidly expensive to replace. So I would look for a 2007 or 2008 pre-blutec model. There are still plenty around—at least in these parts.
But they're brilliant cars. You won't be disappointed.
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We bought a 2007 model. At the time, there were only two for sale in the entire U.S.
Supposedly pre BlueTec models have better power/performance than later ones, though it's marginal, IIRC.
Hey Dottore, what I'd like to do is import a B-Series Mercedes into The States from Canada. I saw a bunch in Europe. They're sweet little vehicles. The U.S. is getting the GLK-class, which doesn't look nearly as nice.