being a fellow wagon owner I feel your pain. 
May she rest in peace, and hopefully your w210 treats you well!
I'm forced to sell my 300TE W124... *sigh*
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'01 W210 E320 CDI
I'm forced to sell my 300TE W124... *sigh*
The fuel cost is really starting to KILL our budget and I have to keep things real, being a family-man. You guys think fuel prices are bad in the US, here's the math for me in the Netherlands:
The current fuel price overhere is €1.36 per Litre.
One US Gallon is 3.79 Litre so that makes 3.79 * 1.36 = €5,15 the Gallon
€1 is $1.30 so I’m paying 5.15 * 1.30 = $ 6.70 the Gallon……………need I say more...
This afternoon I opted for a W210 E220 Diesel which will give me twice the mileage on cheaper fuel.
The current fuel price overhere is €1.36 per Litre.
One US Gallon is 3.79 Litre so that makes 3.79 * 1.36 = €5,15 the Gallon
€1 is $1.30 so I’m paying 5.15 * 1.30 = $ 6.70 the Gallon……………need I say more...
This afternoon I opted for a W210 E220 Diesel which will give me twice the mileage on cheaper fuel.
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Does selling the TE and buying a w210 really offset the cost of fuel? I can't blame you, that is quite expensive, and diesel is the way to go. I remember when my dad was looking at the passat diesel wagon or the audi allroad, and even thought the passat got better mileage, it only equated to about 300 bucks a year difference, but with those fuel prices you have, it make sense to do the switch.
Twice the mileage in the w210?!! I get 18 in the city and 23 on the hwy in my TE. Twice that would be awesome.
To bad, beauty wagon.
Twice the mileage in the w210?!! I get 18 in the city and 23 on the hwy in my TE. Twice that would be awesome.
To bad, beauty wagon.
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Indeed...
Yours IS the nicest out there. My 4-Matic wagon gets 17 city and 21 highway. Not only is it expensive but also an inconvenience to have to stop and fill up so often. That is why I bought an 01 Celica as my daily driver. The Benz is still the "Big Gun" and I will keep it as long as I can.
I hope it finds a good home and the new owner joins this forum.
Gongrats on the new car.
I hope it finds a good home and the new owner joins this forum.
Gongrats on the new car.
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'01 W210 E320 CDI
All I know is the 300TE gives me 8km per Litre, the E220D will run at least 15km's per Litre and a Litre Diesel fuel costs around €1.- The 300TE weights 1550kg and the E220D 1395kg, also it has a plain and simple 95hp 4 cylinder 2.2L 16V Diesel engine without a Turbo etc.
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'01 W210 E320 CDI
Sure I'll still hang out here with you guys every once in a while. Don't worry I will love the W124 forever!
Gonna take the W210 for a test drive tomorrow, I'll take some pics if you like but I dunno if it's allowed to post a few here...
Gonna take the W210 for a test drive tomorrow, I'll take some pics if you like but I dunno if it's allowed to post a few here...
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You have no idea what that would cost in insurance, holdership- and roadtaxes overhere, it really isn't an option. Keeping the TE and having to run a cheaper car next to it would cost the same if not more in the end...
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Since we went bankrupt and everything was closed down and taxes were adjusted, I started to take more notice of things.. I assume our happy-fun regulations were always in place and I was just ignornant of them, just as I laregly am now.
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'01 W210 E320 CDI
And to add to my own words: what's the point in having a "star" sitting in your driveway when you can't affort to drive it?! My solution is 'upgrading' to a nice benzo I can cruise around with without worrying about the exploitation costs all the time. Here are a few pics of the E220 16V Diesel elegance that will be delivered to us next saturday...
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Well the first W124 we had was a 200 Diesel with only 75hp and it weighed 1420kg. The W210 220 Diesel delivers 95hp and weighs 1395. Combined with a 5-speed auto it's a fine combination to cruise around with. Keep in mind that a Diesel has a lot more torque at low rpm's so you don't have to floor it often even with a light engine...
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wow, I really wish that MBUSA would import more lower budget MB's like that instead of loaded models, I would love to have any MB sedan with a small diesel and basic immenities for a daily driver. I remember when I flew into Stuttgart a few years ago and I had to get a Taxi, I picked out a w210 E320CDI to take me to the hotel. Man that was a great car, beats the hell out of a crown vic.
I think i'll just have to wait until I can afford a used US w211 CDI or ship a w210 or w211 CDI wagon over here. daydreamin......
I think i'll just have to wait until I can afford a used US w211 CDI or ship a w210 or w211 CDI wagon over here. daydreamin......
