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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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When are we getting a CDI 4-Matic wagon?

What's taking so long? Hell, at least start with a RWD CDI wagon.

Are the sedans not selling well?

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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by mbr129
What's taking so long? Hell, at least start with a RWD CDI wagon.

Are the sedans not selling well?


The I-6 in the US Spec CDI is too long to mate to the 4-matic system. You'll have to wait for the V6 in '07 and the low sulfer fuel (if that even happens). My opinion is, if it's between the benefit of a 4-matic and the V6, or no 4-matic and the I-6.. I'll take the I-6 anytime. MB used to make the best I-6 in the world.. they've let BMW run with that now, alas.
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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The I-6 in the US Spec CDI is too long to mate to the 4-matic system. You'll have to wait for the V6 in '07 and the low sulfer fuel (if that even happens). My opinion is, if it's between the benefit of a 4-matic and the V6, or no 4-matic and the I-6.. I'll take the I-6 anytime. MB used to make the best I-6 in the world.. they've let BMW run with that now, alas.
I know. I have a 330i. I just sold my old 190E 2.6 (I-6). I love in-line sixes.

We drive to Montreal a few times every winter. It would be nice to have AWD.

I know that in 2007 MB will bring over more diesels, I just hope that includes the wagon. There is no "official" word on it though, unlike the ML320 CDI, which is almost a given. I rather have the E over the ML even if they are a LOT more money.
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