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Originally Posted by 280EZRider
The more rare, the more value as far as classics are concerned. In the US there many more Diesels than gas W123s of any model. The fact that the TE is Euro makes it even more rare yet.
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Not always true. I had an 84 280e euro with the five speed od. it would get 22 higheay mid teens around town. With a four speed stick I would expect 20 highway and with the auto 18 highway...?
The CIS injection is all mechanical and very robust. I would not fear it. Don't open it up though.
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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.
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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.