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#22 of 570 Good news for diesel fans by gagrice Sep 28, 2004 (11:18 am)
"In the five months since the vehicle was introduced, it has reached its 2004 sales target of 3,000 units. This spectacular market launch also represents a fabulous comeback for diesel technology in North America."   My wife would trade her Lexus in for this diesel Mercedes. She bought the LS400 in 1990 and sold her 300D. She has missed the Mercedes quality, though the Lexus is decent also.   http://www.dieselforum.org/inthenews/prnews_090904.html
#23 of 570 Panorama Roof Feature in SE USA by tlamb Oct 16, 2004 (12:57 pm)
I am about to order a E320 CDI and intend to get the panorama roof. I will be driving in Coastal North Carolina / South Carolina. Does anybody advise against this feature due to sun or summer heat and humidity or any other reason?   All input is appreciated. Replies to this message: carnaught (Oct 16, 2004 3:02 pm) jschwartz (Oct 18, 2004 10:33 am) jmoody (Jul 21, 2006 7:49 am)
#24 of 570 Re: Panorama Roof Feature in SE USA [tlamb] by carnaught Oct 16, 2004 (3:02 pm)
Replying to: tlamb (Oct 16, 2004 12:57 pm) The E's a/c is more than adequate to keep the cabin cool and comfortable in any climate.
#25 of 570 Re: Panorama Roof Feature in SE USA [tlamb] by jschwartz Oct 18, 2004 (10:33 am)
Replying to: tlamb (Oct 16, 2004 12:57 pm) We have had the E320 CDI since August 20 and have the panorama roof. Some of the dealers seemed to try to discourage us from getting this, but I think that had more to do with them trying to sell a car from stock (we did have to order from the factory). We live in MD and do the overwhelming majority of our driving during the day. We love the roof. The AC keeps it cool. The pop-up windscreen keeps it quiet and if necessary, the shade unrolls to close it all up.
#26 of 570 Too Short a Daily Commute? Costs? by tlamb Oct 19, 2004 (5:52 pm)
Does anyone know, or have an opinion about, whether 3 mile morning and 3 mile evening commute trips only five days of seven in this CDI would be determental -- or does that concern about limited time use have to do with older diesel technology only?   Also (although hoping no one has had the need thus far) what are anticipated engine component -- fuel injection system, for examle -- repair / replacement costs vis-s-vis the gas engine? Is the regular maintenance going to be less, more, or same as gas?
#27 of 570 Re: [dudleyr] by tomjava Oct 20, 2004 (1:27 pm)
Replying to: dudleyr (Sep 23, 2004 6:22 pm) The old Diesel is true, but modern Diesel with complex fuel system, and electronic is more likely having problem similar to modern gasoline engine.
#28 of 570 Sell to CA residents by cheapowner Oct 29, 2004 (6:53 am)
Since 2005 CDI is not smog legal in California. Can a California resident buy a used one or had to wait after 2006? Replies to this message: gagrice (Oct 29, 2004 7:08 am)
#29 of 570 Re: Sell to CA residents [cheapowner] by gagrice Oct 29, 2004 (7:08 am)
Replying to: cheapowner (Oct 29, 2004 6:53 am) When a car has at least 7500 miles on it you can register it in CA. There are several VW dealers in Los Angeles that specialize in used VW TDI vehicles with just past 7500 miles. Also if you were in Las Vegas and your car were to die and not be worth fixing, you can buy a new E320 CDI and bring it back to CA and get it registered. I think that would be trickier to pull off.
#30 of 570 good review E320 CDI by gagrice Nov 13, 2004 (7:52 pm)
I can safely report based on my recent experience of the car in the San Antonio area that the new diesel can flutter hearts on those counts as well. Indeed, I cannot conceive of anyone preferring the gasoline version to the diesel.   http://www.roadandtravel.com/roadtests/reviews/2005roadtests/newc- arreviews/mercedesbenze320cdi.htm

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