Re: [diesel_mercedes] early 1980s 300TD wagon -- turbo?

 

Alan,

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I have onwed numerous Mercedes 300D, SD, TDs.  1981 on are typically turbo.  I do have a 1985 300D sedan and a 1984 300TD wagon if you are interested.  Let me know if you woudl like to discuss.

 

Michael 

On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 5:53 PM, amillar <grunthos503@yahoo.com> wrote:

 

I'm new to the list, and to Mercs and diesels. I want to get a diesel car because I'm interested in alternative fuels. I've been reading up a lot in the message archives, but have plenty of questions percolating in my head :-)

I really like hatchbacks/wagons and so I think my ideal car right now is perhaps a 1980 to 85 (W123) 300TD. (I do my own car repairs, and I do understand I'll be buying a classic but probably still a fixer.)

How can I tell if it has a turbo or not? The model descriptions I've come across haven't been to clear to me as to which models came in turbo and/or non-turbo versions, or what.

I have yet to test-drive one of these cars yet, but based on my experience with the Volvo 740 (similar size/weight reputation), I'm sure I'll want a turbo version :-)

Any advice on how I can tell, or where to look? Thanks!

- Alan

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