Thread: Wiw 1984 230e?
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Old 06-22-2007, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lietuviai View Post
I have a 230CE, a coupe. It is faster than a diesel, gets better mileage than a diesel and is more fun to drive. Mine has MB tex, factory a/c not climate control, roll up windows and no leaky sunroof. It handles better than the diesel because the 2.3L engine weighs less.
The Euro spec 2.3L has more hp than it's US emission choked cousin. It also runs way quieter and smoother than the diesel.
I say go for it.
This is what I would have thought. A good example should be a nice driving and economical little car.

I have no personal experience though.

But the value would not be too high. I would guess half to 2/3 the value of a comparable condition 240.

Tom W
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