2011 ML350 bluetec right choice?
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2011 ML350 bluetec right choice?
Upgraded my lease from a 2008 c300 to a 2011 ML350 bluetec.. Wanted the ml due to more room and got it for the same monthly price as my c300.. Didn't really research beforehand.. Did I make a mistake on purchasing the diesel.. I like torque and better mileage.. But don't know much about it.. Thanks for ur input guys!
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ML320CDI 2008 all options inc air suspension
Upgraded my lease from a 2008 c300 to a 2011 ML350 bluetec.. Wanted the ml due to more room and got it for the same monthly price as my c300.. Didn't really research beforehand.. Did I make a mistake on purchasing the diesel.. I like torque and better mileage.. But don't know much about it.. Thanks for ur input guys!
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His 2019 RAM Cummins Turbo Diesel Laramie; Her's 2007 ML320 CDI P3; Mine BMW R1200R
I permanently switched to diesel vehicles in 2004. Had a Dodge Ram first, and then bought my ML CDI new in '07.
Best thing I ever did for my transportation needs. Awesome mileage, very little required service as compared to a gas, lots of turbo power whenever my right foot calls for it. Never had an issue finding fuel, but I would recommend adding some brand of diesel additive if you live in a cold area. Power Service is the brand I like.
For the most part, most of us diesel owners are happy and enjoy ownership. Its also fun when you give someone a ride, and after several miles watch the baffled look on their faces when you tell them they have been riding in a diesel.
Quiet, fast and 30MPG, which should be about 700 miles per fill up!!
Best thing I ever did for my transportation needs. Awesome mileage, very little required service as compared to a gas, lots of turbo power whenever my right foot calls for it. Never had an issue finding fuel, but I would recommend adding some brand of diesel additive if you live in a cold area. Power Service is the brand I like.
For the most part, most of us diesel owners are happy and enjoy ownership. Its also fun when you give someone a ride, and after several miles watch the baffled look on their faces when you tell them they have been riding in a diesel.
Quiet, fast and 30MPG, which should be about 700 miles per fill up!!
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I love my diesels, too, but they get a new fuel filter every 20K miles while a gas ML needs one only every 60K miles and spark plugs only every 100K miles and everything else is the same. And, if you have a 2009-on ML, the urea every so often is more "maintenance," too. It's all worth it.
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Upgraded my lease from a 2008 c300 to a 2011 ML350 bluetec.. Wanted the ml due to more room and got it for the same monthly price as my c300.. Didn't really research beforehand.. Did I make a mistake on purchasing the diesel.. I like torque and better mileage.. But don't know much about it.. Thanks for ur input guys!
my dealer told me that they just came out with a great lease for the diesel, he also said that he did not have the numbers for the diesel yet, (how dealer BS is that). Would you please tell me what the deal was or PM me if you like.
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