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C280 wizard -> RE: that Diesel sound (1/4/2005 3:26:42 PM)
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The are two reasons why I never bought a diesel, no three, 1. they make too much noise for my taste, always sounds loke the valves are coming thru the valve covers, Second, the smell of diesel is no to my liking. Third in the winter if you don't have a block heater or garage them and use anti gel additivies in the fuel they won't start. They have gotten better, I under the new E class diesel is quiet, doesn't smell and doesn't need all the winter care. But they are illegal here in Mass, you can buy one in CT but not in the rest of the New England States. Something abour CARB standards.
The last Mercedes diesel I drove was owned by a friend. It in the late 70's early 80's. All I remember it was a Turbo diesel and was slow as anything until the turbo kicked in and then the performance was OK. But around the city I thought the car was dangerous as it wouldn't get out of its own way.
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