Re: Re: Don't want to start a diesel truck battle,

Posted by Ludwig on November 28, 2003 at 11:26:56 from (66.31.230.55):

In Reply to: Re: Don't want to start a diesel truck battle, but posted by Bob T. on November 28, 2003 at 09:27:53:

You got that right. While I'd love to have a new truck my '96 Dakota is plenty, 146,000 with no real troubles other than a water pump.
You want real longevity though you want a Mercedes Diesel. Mrs. Ludwig drives an '83 Mercdes Benz 240D 4cyl diesel, its got 213,000 miles! I figure in another 70k it'll need new injectors, they're supposed to be good for 140k. It'll probably need its third clutch around then. I use synthetic oil so it'll start easier when its cold and that thing runs like a top. I commute with it a couple days a week to keep our gas costs down. Around here diesel is a penny or two cheaper and the car gets 35mpg compared to my truck's 20.

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