Re: [diesel_mercedes] Question for you

Lanni,

I believe that you could find a REALLY good Benz for 5 000 MAX that would last you 5-10 years easily if you change the oil and all filters regularly. The other thing to do is baseline the car: When you get it, change oil, trans fluid, all filters, check brakes and fluid, do all the common maintenance thinbgs ONCE, so you have a chronological/historical baseline as to when they were completed.

Then you'll have a great car and no worries, just maintain. 

On Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:37:23 -0000, lostintheflood2 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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