If you had a do-over, which would you get?
Honestly, if you could do it again would you go for a Mercedes diesel or a Ford V10?
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Ford V-10.
I have wrenched as a career and have worked on just about anything with a steering wheel.
I know this, the V-10 is a gas guzzling powerhouse that is a reliable engine. I know two individuals that have have exceeded 350K on theirs with minor repairs.
Any mechanic can work on the V-10. Keep spare ignition coils with you, I'm told.
Mercedes. Owned a diesel car and anything associated with Mercedes is double the price. Not everyone knows or understands their engines. Not every shop has the diagnostics to find the problem. Mine was a 300D without computerization, easy for me to repair however in a motorhome I would not have it. Mercedes makes a good engine but expensive to repair.
IF you were to need repairs miles from home you could be towed to most shops and get help, Mercedes, not too much.
I have wrenched as a career and have worked on just about anything with a steering wheel.
I know this, the V-10 is a gas guzzling powerhouse that is a reliable engine. I know two individuals that have have exceeded 350K on theirs with minor repairs.
Any mechanic can work on the V-10. Keep spare ignition coils with you, I'm told.
Mercedes. Owned a diesel car and anything associated with Mercedes is double the price. Not everyone knows or understands their engines. Not every shop has the diagnostics to find the problem. Mine was a 300D without computerization, easy for me to repair however in a motorhome I would not have it. Mercedes makes a good engine but expensive to repair.
IF you were to need repairs miles from home you could be towed to most shops and get help, Mercedes, not too much.
