280CE will be a gas hog and the engine will be difficult for shade tree diy'ers, but probably a fun car.
Non-turbo diesel will have the climate control servo, which will be bad news when it breaks. I would say 300CD turbo model would be the best choice for most folks.

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Palangi

2004 C240 Wagon 203.261 Baby Benz
2008 ML320 CDI Highway Cruiser
2006 Toyota Prius, Saving the Planet @ 48 mpg
2000 F-150, Destroying the Planet @ 20 mpg



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