1of40
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I'm not sure how it is not directly comparable. Both vehicles are 1991 models. Others than the bodies and the engines, they are the same. Maintenance is not higher on the TDI. Why would it? Reliability is the same and I've driven them both about the same. I could care less about "professional" support and really that would be the same as well if I did.
It is a perfect direct comparison.
Weight and size are not comparable. I?ve only had a 200 for a couple years and I love having it but I could not enjoy it as much if it were my only daily vehicle. Since I?ve owned it it?s has needed, HG, bearings, oil pump, glow plugs, injectors, turbo, radiator, and now the IP is dripping like a whore in church. That?s High Maintenance in my book.