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Old 08-25-2008, 06:51 PM   #12 (permalink)
whokilledthejams
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Originally Posted by Johnny Mullet View Post
Nobody wanted a stinkin' diesel especially after the GM 5.7L turned out so unreliable.
...except the nerds that buy German cars.

I wish I was a nerd with a diesel German car. In particular, a 5-cylinder Mercedes would be fantastic. They'll run with a thrown rod; as well as a whole bunch of crap thrown into the crankcase:
"So, instead of crushing said car, it was decided to take the car, remove the oil cap, run the engine at WOT, while the other team captains dropped items into the engine. Things that were put into the poor engine included New England Clam Chowder, milk-o-magnesia, fabric softener, Heiniken Beer, a loose bolt, cleanser, and other things. "

24 Hours Of Lemons: People's Curse Fails To Kill Diesel Benz, Once-Angry Mob Has Change Of Heart

Not terribly efficient, but nigh-unkillable.
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