I had considered getting a Vdub for my daughter. She's in the learning stage, but I plan ahead. She has a strong preference for manual tranys, so my 300SD & CD are out. I think we'll go with a 240d though. I think it's a tougher car if she gets hit, and she doesn't mind the lower acceleration, especially if it also comes with dependability,endurance, and reasonable economy. The only real concern I have is starting any diesel here (western Canada)when it gets really cold.

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Alberta Luthier
1983 300CD ('Stinky')155k miles, 2.47 diff, EGR removed, AAZ injectors with 265 nozzles from Sean,and vogtland lowering springs.
1984 300SD ('Old Blue')150k Klicks from Japan originally, came with rear head rests, no sunroof and never had an EGR