Thinking about buying a MB diesel. Have been looking at 83-85 300D but have not found one in good condition. Wanted to know if I should go with a later model instead like a 98/99 E300. I see those for about
tom snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com (Tom) wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@posting.google.com:
The 93-95 E300 D are the best of the lot.
The 1991-1993 300Ds have the 2.5T (OM602 I think) engine in it, which is a pretty "bulletproof" and veritable 2nd-generation. They are quick enough but not really fast.
The 1995 E300D (124 chassis) has the first 3rd-gen diesel in it, the OM606. Nonturbo 24v that puts out as much power as the 12v turbo OM603 from the
1987 model lineup. I hear good things about these cars.1996+ and you're dealing with the W201 chassis, which is more problematic, but the same OM606 series engine.
Have you thought about a middle-ground? The 87 300D may crack a head eventually but it's fast and pretty reliable otherwise... plus they go for good prices.
-Mike
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