Re: [diesel_mercedes] Question for you

I bought a diesel one its from my hometown.Two I hate computers,sensors,aluminum heads and blocks,rubber timing belts that cost a fortune to replace.Three My S class will total anything on the road.I can run any oil when fuel is over $5. a gallon.Easy to work on.But don't trust mechanics,they are a ripoff in Tennessee.

lostintheflood2 <lanni.johnson@verizon.net> wrote:

Hello Everyone, I joined this group a couple of days ago because we
need to get a diesel vehicle and I've been looking at Mercedes Benz on
various forums online for about a year.

I've concluded that we need to either buy a 2000 or newer VW TDI, or
an 80's version Benz TD.

I like the idea of buying an '80's version Benz TD, but we've never
had a diesel and my husband is not a mechanic and he has no interest
in working on cars. He is concerned that buying a car that old (over
20 years) will mean a LOT of maintenance. From reading the posts on
here, I can't figure out if you guys are doing what you do because you
have to or because it's fun (maybe both?).

Anyway, my question...if we could find a well-maintained 84 or 85
Benz, would it mean constant maintenance, way more than a newer car?
Would we be in danger of breaking down on a road trip?

I realize these questions are subjective, but I'm just trying to
understand the attraction of the older Benz cars to justify my
interest and I want to know your thoughts.

We've been driving a 2001 Camry since it was new and it's been a great
car, but the days of diesel are here.

So, please let me know what you think.

Thanks,
Lanni

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