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E320 CDI by carmaven18
Jul 20, 2004 (2:43 pm)
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How does everyone like the E320 CDI? Any problems or especially good features, and is the milage satisfactory and is it worth the $50,000?
Thanks.
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Re: E320 CDI [carmaven18] by tomotomo
Jul 20, 2004 (3:56 pm)
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Replying to: carmaven18 (Jul 20, 2004 2:43 pm)

I've only had my CDI for a little over one week and have driven it about 350 in city miles. It is getting about 26 mpg, but hopefully that will improve. So far no problems. As to the question "is it worth $50,000.?" that depends on each individual to answer. From a pure economical point of view, one could argue that no auto is worth $50,000. As for me I have no regrets concerning the cost.
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Still deciding by lcd1
Jul 20, 2004 (8:26 pm)
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If the CDI is a reliable as a Lexus, I'd take a $55,000 plunge. As there is a limited number of CDI's in the U.S., is there really a best time to buy one? Thanks for any words of wisdom from Lexus and CDI owners.
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Re: Still deciding [lcd1] by aauno
Jul 21, 2004 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: lcd1 (Jul 20, 2004 8:26 pm)

I'm in the same boat of thought, Lexus or E320 CDI. I have time since my current lease expires in 2005. I drive 20k miles per year and would like to buy my next car and keep it for 10 years.
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Look who is driving an E320 CDI by gagrice
Jul 29, 2004 (2:07 pm)
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Makes me want one even more. It must be some fine automobile.
 
http://www.biodiesel.org/resources/users/artists/willie.shtm
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...appears - at least inferentially - that willie... by ezshift5
Jul 30, 2004 (6:58 am)
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and IRS have come to terms......
 
...coming "to terms" in CA may take somewhat longer.........
 
Good link, gagrice.............best, ez......
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The "Diesel" by mark156
Aug 23, 2004 (7:10 am)
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I read the article on Willie Nelson, can he switch back to regular diesel in his 320 CDI? Can he alternate between the different diesel fuels?
 
Mark
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Biodiesel mixing by gagrice
Aug 23, 2004 (7:28 am)
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Replying to: mark156 (Aug 23, 2004 7:10 am)

I talked to the fellow that owns Pacific Biodiesel on Maui. My interest is getting biodiesel on the Big Island. He told me you can mix it with any percentage you want. If you are in a cold climate you will need to mix it as biodiesel gels at a higher temperature than #2 diesel. If you mix with real high sulfur diesel you will get more smoke and pollution. I have not heard any rumblings that it makes any difference on warranty. I would think MB was involved in all the publicity surrounding the Willie Nelson purchase on Maui.
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E320 CDI by jschwartz
Aug 25, 2004 (3:42 am)
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My wife bought this car to replace her 2000 C230 Sport. We absolutely love this car. Workmanship is great and we drove it all over this past weekend in DC traffic. Still averaged almost 26 MPG for over 300 miles. So far we can't believe how good this car is. Has anyone heard any rumors about what changes may have to be made to hoses and seals when the low sulfur diesel is introduced? When this happened in the marine industry many boat owners had to change hoses and seals. Not exactly the cheapest thing to do.
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Re: E320 CDI [jschwartz] by habitat1
Aug 25, 2004 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: jschwartz (Aug 25, 2004 3:42 am)

I asked the a similar question to a Mercedes factory rep that happened to be at the dealership when I was considering the E320 CDI. I asked what, if any, affect would new low sulfer diesel have on the 2005 model. He indicated absolutely nothing, that essentially its mechanically the same vehicle runs on the low sulfer diesel in Europe now. He claimed absolutely no retrofits will be required on the US 2005 E320CDI. I ended up buying an Acura TL, but after averaging 16-18 mpg around town with the 6-speed, I'm a little envious of E320 CDI owners. Congrats on a great car.

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