I have to agree. My 240d had one cylinder that was way down on compression (post-unheated WVO use by the previous owner) and it still was perfectly adequate for urban use. Onramps required forethought.

The real-world difference between an average NA 300d and a 240d isn't huge. I have test driven 300d cars that were down on compression and they were way worse than my 240d. Which was an automatic.

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

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