Generally, typically.
Ever seen a naturally aspirated WITH a tach (that was not converted)?
Mark in Texas
On 1/6/2012 8:16 AM, Nate wrote:
Yes but.......
My European Turbo Wagon has no tach.....
-Nate
Mark wrote:
>
> 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,
> > D
> > 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@...
> > <mailto:grunthos503@...>> 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
> >
> >
> >
>
