Alan,
Typically, if you peek in the driver's side window and there is a tachometer beside the speedo it is a turbo car. Naturally aspirated cars will have a clock instead.
Mark in Texas
On 1/5/2012 11:12 AM, Michael Tartaglione wrote:
Alan,DI 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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